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Junior Security Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

... Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education * 1 plus years of Incident ...

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Manage security-related projects from start to finish; mentor junior security engineers to enhance their skills. * Monitor network traffic and security alerts for potential threats across multiple ...

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Sr. Security Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

Mentors junior security engineering staff and manage security interns. * Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data. * The above is not intended ...

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to raising the overall security maturity of the organization. What You Will Bring (Required) * 6+ years of experience in cloud security, security engineering ...

The Role We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Logical Security Engineer to design, implement, and ... your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud ...

Senior IT Security Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$105K - $143K/yr

The Senior IT Security Engineer is responsible for planning, deploying, administering, and ... May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team. * Resolves issues which are often ...

Senior IT Security Engineer

Phoenix, AZ ยท Hybrid

$92K - $120K/yr

The Senior IT Security Engineer is responsible for planning, deploying, administering, and ... May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team. * Resolves issues which are often ...

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How much do junior security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior security engineer in Arizona is $66,909.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,200.00 and $74,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a junior security engineer do?

A Junior Security Engineer assists in protecting an organization's systems and data from security threats. They help monitor networks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security measures under the guidance of senior engineers. Their tasks may include security assessments, incident response, and maintaining security tools. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and familiarity with common security frameworks are essential. This role provides hands-on experience and a pathway to more senior cybersecurity positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior security engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Security Engineer, you should possess a foundational understanding of network security, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, often supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM platforms, and certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and convey technical information clearly. These competencies are essential for identifying threats, supporting senior staff, and maintaining the overall security posture of an organization.

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Infographic showing various Junior Security Engineer job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $66,909 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Jr. Security Engineer

1 point system

Chandler, AZ โ€ข On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

  • Interview Process: 1 round of virtual interviews 1 hour duration
  • Immersive Lab Assessment will be mandatory for candidates Will need candidates email address
  • Shift: Friday Monday 10:30 am to 8:30 pm Weekend Shift AZ Time

 

Job Description:

  • Provide information security consultation to improve awareness and compliance with Enterprise Information Security policy, processes and standards
  • Perform remediation of security assessment review issues, complex ad hoc data, and reporting to support information security risk management
  • Provide guidance and direction in reviewing assessment findings and mitigating controls to optimize information security
  • Identify and direct information asset portfolio reconciliations and certifications
  • Provide advanced data aggregation and data of information security risk exposure
  • Develop and deliver Information Security Education Awareness and Training in accordance with the Enterprise Information Security Program standards
  • Review draft and proposed control standards for business impact and recommend modifications or clarifications as required
  • Conduct security control testing and consultation with stakeholders
  • Evaluate and interpret internal and Enterprise Information Security policies, processes and standards, and provide recommendations to improve them
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Interact with internal customers
  • Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff.

Skills:

Category

Name

Required

Importance

Experience

xms-USIT

Case Management

No

1

1 - 2 Years

xms-USIT

EDR

No

1

1 - 2 Years

xms-USIT

SIEM

No

1

1 - 2 Years

xms-USIT

SOC

No

1

1 - 2 Years

xms-USIT

Splunk

No

1

1 - 2 Years

Required Qualifications:

  • 2 plus years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 1 plus years of Incident Response Protocols and Tools experience
  • 1 plus years’ experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) products(s)
  • 1 plus years of Azure, Office 365 or Cloud technologies
  • 2 plus years of Information Security Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 2 plus years’ experience with Endpoint Detection and Response(EDR)product(s)
  • Knowledge and understanding of security analytics including: incident response and a digital forensics discipline
  • Knowledge and understanding of data security controls including malware protection, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, content filtering, Internet proxies, encryption controls, endpoint detection response, and log management solutions
  • Knowledge and understanding of banking or financial services industry
  • Experience with host and/or network log analysis as applied to incident response / threat hunting
  • Knowledge of offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when hunting and responding to incidents
  • Knowledge and understanding of security analytics including: incident response and Identity Access Management
  • Certifications in one or more of the following: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), Offensive Security Exploitation Expert (OSEE), or Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
  • Cloud Certifications such as GCP, AWS
  • Experience in a 24 x 7 x 365 global security operations center environment