Junior Cyber Security Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and technically curious Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our growing Cybersecurity team. This role is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who have completed relevant training or certifications and are eager to build a career in application, cloud, and DevSecOps security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the team in securing web applications, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Contribute to secure coding practices and basic code-level vulnerability identification.
• Basic in integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and gain hands-on exposure to DevSecOps workflows.
• Apply basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and security monitoring.
• Use Kali Linux tools for reconnaissance,

  penetration testing

  , and vulnerability assessments.
• Participate in ethical hacking exercises and assist in security monitoring and incident analysis.
• Stay engaged with the latest developments in cyber threats, tools, and security best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing and Web Application Security.
• Completion of cybersecurity-related training or certifications (e.g., CEH, CompTIA Security+, ISO27001 Foundation, etc.).
• Good understanding of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and API security principles.
• Knowledge of cloud security fundamentals (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of secure coding practices basic.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevSecOps basics.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of Kali Linux for security testing.

Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have):

• Internship or project experience in the cybersecurity domain.
• Exposure to ethical hacking, reconnaissance, penetration testing, or bug bounty platforms.
• Hands-on practice with tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, or similar.
• Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity through self-learning, labs, or personal projects.

Why Join Us:

• Structured guidance and mentoring from a skilled cybersecurity team.
• Exposure to real-world security practices in applications, APIs, cloud, IoT and DevSecOps.
• Continuous learning opportunities, training support, and career growth.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening the organizations security posture.

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