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, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like CENCORE, TikTok, and Pure Storage hiring at this level now.
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- Bachelor’s degree in cyber/information security or related field or equivalent experience
- Recognized information security certification (or ability to acquire within one year).
- One to two years’ direct experience in information security analysis
- Understanding of technical concepts underpinning internet-connected enterprise services
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, producing high-quality procedural documentation and comprehensive activity and incident reports that enable accurate self-assessment, audit readiness, and continuous improvement within the Information Security Office.
- Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to instruct or guide clients at all levels of experience in basic account operations, including account management and basic usage of common applications;
- Effective organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and support cases;
- Demonstrated ability to apply judgment and work with accuracy in routine cases and in exceptional situations;
- Proficiency with common productivity applications and command line interfaces in Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Professional experience with cybersecurity incident response, endpoint/network forensics, and/or continuous security monitoring;
- Ability to produce admissible documentation and maintain evidentiary chain of custody;
- Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms;
- Experience with constituent education/outreach and proficiency presenting via remote instruction tools;
- Familiarity with securing cloud-based email, file storage, and applications; experience with enterprise-level security information and event management (SIEM).
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber/information security or related field or equivalent experience
- Recognized information security certification (or ability to acquire within one year).
- One to two years’ direct experience in information security analysis
- Understanding of technical concepts underpinning internet-connected enterprise services
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, producing high-quality procedural documentation and comprehensive activity and incident reports that enable accurate self-assessment, audit readiness, and continuous improvement within the Information Security Office.
- Effective customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to instruct or guide clients at all levels of experience in basic account operations, including account management and basic usage of common applications;
- Effective organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and support cases;
- Demonstrated ability to apply judgment and work with accuracy in routine cases and in exceptional situations;
- Proficiency with common productivity applications and command line interfaces in Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Professional experience with cybersecurity incident response, endpoint/network forensics, and/or continuous security monitoring;
- Ability to produce admissible documentation and maintain evidentiary chain of custody;
- Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms;
- Experience with constituent education/outreach and proficiency presenting via remote instruction tools;
- Familiarity with securing cloud-based email, file storage, and applications; experience with enterprise-level security information and event management (SIEM).
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.
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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 CENCORE, TikTok, and Pure Storage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 44% of entry level security operations engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.