Entry Level Security Operations Engineer Jobs

New grad security operations engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with employers like Ryder System, Amazon, and Paylocity hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles202+
Top stateTexas
Top employerRyder System
Top citySchaumburg, IL
Work type88% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Ryder System
Supply Chain Ops Manager
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Ryder System
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Supply Chain Ops Manager
Ryder System
Arlington, Texas
Business Development
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Strategy & Corporate Development
$70k - $74k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Cushman & Wakefield
Sr. Assistant Project Manager - Ops
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Cushman & Wakefield
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Sr. Assistant Project Manager - Ops
Cushman & Wakefield
Ashburn, Virginia
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$75k - $88k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architecture
10,000+

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CarMax
Developer, Learning - Serv Ops & Logistics
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CarMax
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Developer, Learning - Serv Ops & Logistics
CarMax
Richmond, Virginia
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Curriculum Design
Instructional Design
$55k - $83k/yr
10,000+

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State Street
Senior Associate Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst
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State Street
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Senior Associate Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst
State Street
Quincy, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$52k - $91k/yr
10,000+

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Amazon.com
IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions
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Amazon.com
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IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions
Amazon.com
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
Quality Control
$25 - $41/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Entry Level Security Operations Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Ryder System
    Ryder System24
  • Amazon
    Amazon22
  • Paylocity
    Paylocity12
  • CENCORE
    CENCORE10
  • Securitas Security Services USA
    Securitas Security Services USA8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software39
  • Retail26
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces23
  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Accounting & Auditing12

Entry Level Security Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level security operations engineer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on exposure over a long resume. Candidates who stand out typically hold a CompTIA Security+ or similar certification, have completed a cybersecurity internship or capstone project, and can demonstrate familiarity with SIEM tools, incident triage, and log analysis. A home lab or documented CTF competition work can also show practical readiness when direct work experience is limited.

Which companies hire entry level security operations engineers?

Companies hiring entry level security operations engineers right now include Ryder System, Amazon, and Paylocity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of large enterprises with structured SOC teams, government contractors, and managed security service providers that regularly bring in junior analysts and engineers to grow within their operations centers.

Are there remote entry level security operations engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles remain common given the hands-on nature of security operations work. About 12% of entry level security operations engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, so candidates who need flexibility should filter specifically for those work settings when searching current listings on Migrate Mate.

Are these new grad security operations engineer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward its requirements, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Searching for new grad or junior security operations engineer openings will surface the most accessible roles for candidates entering the field for the first time.

Which industries hire the most entry level security operations engineers?

Entry Level security operations engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large IT environments, face significant regulatory and compliance obligations, or manage sensitive data that requires dedicated security monitoring staff, creating a steady need for junior engineers to join existing SOC teams.