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 Retail, with employers like TikTok, Pure Storage, and SWBC hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top stateTexas
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Antonio, TX
Work type70% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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D.A. Davidson Companies
Operations Associate – Account Transfers and Security Processing
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D.A. Davidson Companies
Added 6d ago
Operations Associate – Account Transfers and Security Processing
D.A. Davidson Companies
Great Falls, Montana
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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SWBC
Security Operations & Compliance Intern
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SWBC
Added 2w ago
Security Operations & Compliance Intern
SWBC
San Antonio, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant

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Sony Pictures Entertainment
Global Security Operations Center Operator
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Sony Pictures Entertainment
Added 2w ago
Global Security Operations Center Operator
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Culver City, California
Compliance & Risk
IT Support
Project Management
$54k - $67k/yr
Bachelor's degree in emergency management
5,001-10,000

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Molson Coors Brewing Company
Physical Security Operations Specialist
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Molson Coors Brewing Company
Added 1mo ago
Physical Security Operations Specialist
Molson Coors Brewing Company
Golden, Colorado
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$52k - $69k/yr
CPR Certification

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Xforia
Security Operations Center Analyst/ SOC Analyst
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Xforia
Added 1mo ago
Security Operations Center Analyst/ SOC Analyst
Xforia
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Security Engineering
$75 - $87/hr
On-Site

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Entry Level Security Operations Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok
TikTok2 open roles
Pure Storage
Pure Storage2 open roles
SWBC
SWBC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Retail
  • Food & Beverage
  • Media & Entertainment

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 TikTok, Pure Storage, and SWBC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 30% of entry level security operations engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.