Associate Security Engineer

Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Shift Type Job Title Associate Security Engineer Education Associate Degree Location Bedford - Bedford, MA 01730 US (Primary) Experienced (Non-Manager) Category Managed Services Salary Grade Date Needed By 11/20/2026 Job Type Full-time Travel 0 - 10% Job Description Job Summary The Associate Security Engineer is an early-career technical role supporting both Managed Security Services (MSSP) operations and Professional Services engagements. The position provides hands-on experience with identity, cloud, network, endpoint, and security technologies while developing consulting, troubleshooting, and customer communication skills. General Responsibilities Monitor and respond to security events and service requests. Perform health checks, configuration reviews, and basic troubleshooting. Assist with incident response, change management, and documentation. Assist senior engineers with deployments and migrations. Build lab environments and validate configurations. Produce implementation of documentation and knowledge articles. Participate in customer meetings and technical workshops. Follow security and quality standards. Communicate professionally with customers and teammates. Continuously expand technical knowledge. Exemption Type Exempt Hiring Manager Job Requirements Qualifications Associate's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience. 1-3 years of IT, networking, or security experience. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Required Knowledge & Experience Candidates should have foundational knowledge across the following areas. Hands-on experience with one or more relevant technologies is preferred. Identity and Access Management Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and identity lifecycle management. Basic identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) concepts. Cloud and SaaS Security Microsoft Azure fundamentals, including identity, access controls, and cloud networking. Microsoft 365 security fundamentals. SaaS security concepts and common cloud security risks. Network Security TCP/IP, routing, and switching fundamentals. Firewalls, VPNs, and network access control (NAC). Basic network segmentation and troubleshooting. Endpoint Security and Management Windows administration fundamentals and basic macOS familiarity. Microsoft Intune or other mobile device management (MDM) platforms. Endpoint detection and response (EDR), endpoint protection, and device security concepts. Security Operations and Security Platforms Familiarity with security monitoring, alert triage, incident investigation, and escalation procedures. Exposure to one or more security platforms, such as: Adlumin SIEM and managed detection and response (MDR). SentinelOne Singularity. Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. CrowdStrike Falcon. Equivalent SIEM, EDR, MDR, or XDR platforms. Basic understanding of security alert investigation, threat detection, incident response, and remediation workflows. Familiarity with vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation tracking. Automation and Scripting Foundational knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages. Basic understanding of APIs and automation concepts. Ability to follow scripts, troubleshoot basic issues, and identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks. Professional Development Certifications Preferred progression: CompTIA Security+ Microsoft SC-900 / AZ-900 Cisco CCST or CCNA Microsoft SC-300 Work Schedule Primary business hours with participation in rotating shifts, scheduled maintenance windows, after-hours on-call rotation, and occasional weekend work to support customer operations. Travel This is a remote position. Why Join Our Team Work with modern cybersecurity technologies across identity, cloud, network security, endpoint protection, and security operations while receiving structured mentorship, certification support, and clear career growth opportunities. At ConRes, our responsibilities to our employees are paramount. I'm particularly proud of our continuing commitment to employee training and professional development. #J-18808-Ljbffr ConRes Continental Resources