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Security Officer Trainee

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Linux-based systems.
  • Basic understanding of security frameworks (MITRE, CIS, OWASP, NIST, STIGs).
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and cloud VM/network provisioning.
  • Basic scripting or automation knowledge (bash, Python, or similar).

Responsibilities

  • Assist in monitoring, detecting, and analyzing potential threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
  • Learn and apply industry compliance and governance standards (PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
  • Understand and research current and emerging threats, attack vectors (ransomware, zero-day exploits, etc.).
  • Support implementation of zero trust security principles and cloud security best practices.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication

About the company

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AccuKnox

  • Cybersecurity
  • 51–200
Gen-AI Powered Zero Trust CNAPP. Launched in 2020 in co-partnership with Stanford Research Institute (www.sri.com) and is anchored on seminal patented inventions in the areas of Container Security, Anomaly Detection, and Data Provenance. AccuKnox can be deployed in Public and Private Cloud environments. AccuKnox has received seed funding from SRI, National Grid Ventures, z5Capital, and Outliers.vc Check out our product vision video: https://vimeo.com/489025103 Check out kubearmor.io our opensource project [container aware runtime security enforcement system]

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Title: Security Officer Trainee

About the Role

As a Security Officer Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in modern cybersecurity practices while supporting our mission to secure cloud-native environments. This role offers exposure to compliance standards, threat analysis, and security frameworks, making it ideal for individuals starting their career in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Security Monitoring & Analysis: Assist in monitoring, detecting, and analyzing potential threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.

  • Compliance & Governance: Learn and apply industry compliance and governance standards (PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).

  • Threat Intelligence: Understand and research current and emerging threats, attack vectors (ransomware, zero-day exploits, etc.).

  • Security Hardening: Support implementation of zero trust security principles and cloud security best practices.

  • Incident Response Support: Participate in incident triage, log analysis, and escalation processes.

  • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Support) to ensure security best practices are followed.


Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Linux-based systems.

  • Basic understanding of security frameworks (MITRE, CIS, OWASP, NIST, STIGs).

  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and cloud VM/network provisioning.

  • Exposure to tools such as Falco, Trivy, KubeArmor, or similar security products (preferred).

  • Basic scripting or automation knowledge (bash, Python, or similar).

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (cybersecurity certifications a plus).

Bonus Points For

  • Contributions to open-source security projects.

  • Participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions or security workshops.

  • Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Vault.

  • Writing security-related blogs, research papers, or reports.



Benefits

What You’ll Gain

  • Exposure to enterprise-grade cloud security operations.

  • Hands-on experience with real-world security challenges in a fast-paced product-based environment.

  • Mentorship from industry experts in cybersecurity and cloud-native protection.




Salary: 10 K+

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