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 Education, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Equinix, Capital One, and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals hiring at this level now.
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JOB TITLE: Senior Information Security Engineer
FLSA: Exempt position
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite)
SALARY: $140,000 - $170,000
The Information Security Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving the
organization’s cybersecurity program across domestic and international operations. This role provides
technical expertise in security architecture, risk management, vulnerability remediation, security
controls, and compliance initiatives. The position also supports ISO 27001 governance activities,
facilitates communication between US and global teams, and assists with the execution of enterprise
security projects and directives.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assess, implement, and maintain technical security controls across infrastructure, systems,
- Conduct security reviews of systems, configurations, and proposed technology changes.
- Support vulnerability management activities, including identification, prioritization, remediation
- Perform security risk assessments for new technologies, projects, and operational processes.
- Assist with security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Evaluate emerging threats and recommend appropriate security countermeasures.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science.
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Architecture Review
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
- Technical Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Bilingual Communication (English/Mandarin)
- Security Testing
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- 2-5+ years of information security, cybersecurity, or IT security experience.
- Thesis or publication in information security is a plus.
- Experience with ISO 27001 and TISAX implementation, auditing, or compliance management.
- Experience working within multinational organizations.
- Strong understanding of risk management, security controls, and security governance frameworks.
- Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification is also preferred.
- Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for extended periods.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to thirty pounds at a time.
JOB TITLE: Senior Information Security Engineer
FLSA: Exempt position
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (Onsite)
SALARY: $140,000 - $170,000
The Information Security Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving the
organization’s cybersecurity program across domestic and international operations. This role provides
technical expertise in security architecture, risk management, vulnerability remediation, security
controls, and compliance initiatives. The position also supports ISO 27001 governance activities,
facilitates communication between US and global teams, and assists with the execution of enterprise
security projects and directives.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assess, implement, and maintain technical security controls across infrastructure, systems,
- Conduct security reviews of systems, configurations, and proposed technology changes.
- Support vulnerability management activities, including identification, prioritization, remediation
- Perform security risk assessments for new technologies, projects, and operational processes.
- Assist with security incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Develop and maintain security standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Evaluate emerging threats and recommend appropriate security countermeasures.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science.
- Cybersecurity Engineering
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Architecture Review
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
- Technical Documentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Bilingual Communication (English/Mandarin)
- Security Testing
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- 2-5+ years of information security, cybersecurity, or IT security experience.
- Thesis or publication in information security is a plus.
- Experience with ISO 27001 and TISAX implementation, auditing, or compliance management.
- Experience working within multinational organizations.
- Strong understanding of risk management, security controls, and security governance frameworks.
- Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification is also preferred.
- Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for extended periods.
- Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and perform repetitive tasks.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to thirty pounds at a time.
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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 Equinix, Capital One, and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 35% of entry level information security specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Education, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.