Cybersecurity Specialist

About the job Cybersecurity Specialist


Cybersecurity Specialist

This is not a training program; it's a full-time job.

The nuKudo Specialist Training Program (NSTP) is a full-time, W-2 employment opportunity designed to launch your career in cybersecurity. From day one, you are hired as a paid employee of nuKudo, where your job is to train, develop, and prepare for placement in a long-term, high-impact role in the cybersecurity field. Throughout the program and even after your placement with one of our partner organizations, you will remain an employee of nuKudo, with ongoing support, continued upskilling, and long-term professional growth opportunities.

Why Join nuKudo?

• You are a paid employee, not a trainee or student
• Competitive salary from the start, no tuition, no upfront cost
• No prior IT or cybersecurity background required
• Build a career in roles such as
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • SOC Analyst
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist
  • Incident Responder
  • Penetration Tester
  • And many more!

nuKudo makes a significant investment in each individual, ensuring that only the most driven and capable candidates are chosen. Every assessment is carefully reviewed, and each candidate is thoroughly evaluated before progressing to the next stage.

The application assessment consists of:

• Initial Application Form
• Online Challenge
• Logical Aptitude Assessment
• Analytical Aptitude Assessment
• Personality Assessment
• In-Person Interviews

There are 4 stages within the nuKudo Training Program:

1. In-Office Training
2. Certifications & Skills Development
3. Special Projects and Skills Development
4. Placement

Key Responsibilities:

• Fulfill your duties as a full-time cybersecurity professional in training
• Complete intensive, hands-on instruction led by industry experts
• Earn leading certifications (e.g., GCIH and OSCP) and build real-world technical skills
• Apply your training to advanced simulations and team-based projects
• Transition into a cybersecurity role with one of our partner organizations, where you will be embedded as an nuKudo employee

Ideal Candidates:

• Self-starters with a strong sense of discipline, curiosity, and drive
• Strong problem solvers who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communicators with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Adaptable and resilient when facing new challenges
• Passionate about launching a career in cybersecurity
• Additional qualities that can be beneficial include:
• A degree in higher education
• An active or eligible security clearance
• Willingness and ability to relocate
• Some prior IT or cybersecurity experience

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must pass a 17-panel drug test
• Must be able to relocate
• Undergo and pass a financial, civil, and criminal background check

This position is designed for highly motivated individuals who want to launch a long-term career in cybersecurity, even if they have no prior IT or cybersecurity experience. nuKudo invests heavily in your growth, offering ongoing professional development, structured upskilling, and career advancement opportunities that extend beyond your initial placement.

In short: your job is to become a cybersecurity professional through training, certifications, and real-world experience while being paid and supported as a full-time employee from the very beginning.