Entry Level Information Security Specialist Jobs
New grad information security specialist jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like Walmart, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Watermark Risk Management International hiring at this level now.
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This is a third shift position. Hours are from 7.00 PM to 7:30 AM Sunday/Monday/Tuesday with alternating Saturday's
Responsibilities:
- Creating and opening accounts on various applications within SSC.
- Monitors day-to-day application reports to ensure all user id’s are current.
- Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from operational business units and SAS help desk.
- Provides on the job training to new staff and assists new staff with attainment of understanding job responsibilities.
- Elevates unresolved issues/problems to management.
- Maintains appropriate documents required for internal/external audits.
- Identify any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
- Support various client-facing applications, set up, training and resolving data integrity issues within specific timeframes.
- Responsible for performing daily processes accurately and in accordance with defined time frames and internal/client requirements.
- May perform other duties as directed by management.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of administrative experience.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $91,000 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
This is a third shift position. Hours are from 7.00 PM to 7:30 AM Sunday/Monday/Tuesday with alternating Saturday's
Responsibilities:
- Creating and opening accounts on various applications within SSC.
- Monitors day-to-day application reports to ensure all user id’s are current.
- Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from operational business units and SAS help desk.
- Provides on the job training to new staff and assists new staff with attainment of understanding job responsibilities.
- Elevates unresolved issues/problems to management.
- Maintains appropriate documents required for internal/external audits.
- Identify any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
- Support various client-facing applications, set up, training and resolving data integrity issues within specific timeframes.
- Responsible for performing daily processes accurately and in accordance with defined time frames and internal/client requirements.
- May perform other duties as directed by management.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of administrative experience.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
Salary Range:
$52,000 - $91,000 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers
Read our CEO Statement
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Who's Hiring
- Walmart3
- Booz Allen Hamilton3
- Watermark Risk Management International3
- SAIC2
- Equinix2
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- Technology & Software11
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Education9
- Banking & Financial Services8
- Aerospace & Defense4
Entry Level Information Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level information security specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for foundational certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Google's Cybersecurity Certificate alongside practical experience from labs, internships, or academic projects. Building a home lab, completing capture-the-flag challenges, and documenting your work in a portfolio gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list coursework. Tailoring your resume to the specific tools and frameworks each job posting names also helps.
Which companies hire entry level information security specialists?
Companies hiring entry level information security specialists right now include Walmart, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Watermark Risk Management International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Government contractors, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and managed security service providers tend to hire consistently at this level, often as part of structured early-career programs.
Are there remote entry level information security specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this level. About 25% of entry level information security specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in companies with established security operations centers or distributed IT teams that have the infrastructure to onboard and mentor junior staff remotely.
Are these new grad information security specialist jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A posting is new-grad friendly when it asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts internship work or academic projects as qualifying experience, or treats a portfolio or certification as a substitute for full-time history.
Which industries hire the most entry level information security specialists?
Entry Level information security specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the junior level because they handle sensitive data at scale, face strict regulatory compliance requirements, and need analysts who can staff security operations and monitoring functions around the clock.