Security Engineer I at RiskSolutions in Miamisburg, OH

Summary: Risk Solutions is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their Information Security team as a Security Engineer I. This entry-level role involves monitoring security alerts, assisting with vulnerability management, and collaborating with teams to protect systems, networks, and data while gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Responsibilities: - Assist with monitoring security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools - Triage and escalate security incidents according to established procedures - Help investigate suspicious activity and support incident response efforts - Participate in log analysis and basic forensic data collection - Support vulnerability scanning of networks, systems, and applications - Help analyze scan results and track remediation efforts - Validate fixes and document vulnerability remediation status - Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security controls and tools - Support endpoint, network, and cloud security configurations - Help maintain firewall rules, access controls, and security policies - Contribute to security hardening and baseline configuration efforts - Assist with security documentation, standards, and procedures - Support compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST) - Help with access reviews, audits, and evidence collection - Maintain accurate records of security activities and findings - Work closely with IT, DevOps, and engineering teams on security best practices - Participate in security awareness initiatives and internal training - Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends - Actively seek feedback and mentorship to grow technical skills Required Qualifications: - US Citizen that is eligible to obtain a Security Clearance. Active Clearance is not required - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) - Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles (CIA triad, defense-in-depth, least privilege) - Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, firewalls) - Exposure to multiple operating systems: Windows, Linux, or macOS - Basic knowledge of security concepts such as: Malware and phishing attacks, Authentication and authorization, Encryption fundamentals - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to follow processes and document work clearly - Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced security environment Preferred Qualifications: - Internship, lab, or academic project experience in cybersecurity - Familiarity with security tools such as: SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic), Vulnerability scanners VMDR (Nessus, Qualys), EDR or antivirus solutions, Patch Management - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) - Entry-level certifications such as: CompTIA Security+, Network+, ISC² CC, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Required Skills: Cybersecurity principles, Networking fundamentals, Security tools familiarity Important Skills: Operating systems exposure, Entry-level certifications Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Eagerness to learn Benefits: This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus., We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.