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Spark Lab Leader

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Serving children and teens throughout southeastern North Carolina, BGCSENC provides safe, inclusive ... Through high-quality programming, dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships, BGCSENC ...

Spark Lab Leader

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Serving children and teens throughout southeastern North Carolina, BGCSENC provides safe, inclusive ... Through high-quality programming, dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships, BGCSENC ...

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How much do teen cyber security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for teen cyber security engineer in the United States is $122,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Teen Cyber Security Engineer?

Teen Cyber Security Engineers are young individuals, typically in high school, who are learning and practicing the fundamentals of cyber security. They may participate in internships, online courses, school clubs, or competitions to develop skills in areas such as ethical hacking, network defense, and digital forensics. Although not full professionals yet, teen cyber security engineers often work on projects, solve security challenges, and may assist with basic security tasks under supervision. Their early exposure helps them build a strong foundation for future careers in the cyber security field.

What types of projects or tasks can a Teen Cyber Security Engineer expect to work on in an entry-level position?

As a Teen Cyber Security Engineer in an entry-level capacity, you can expect to be involved in tasks such as monitoring networks for unusual activity, assisting with vulnerability assessments, and supporting the implementation of basic security measures like firewalls and endpoint protection. You may also help document incidents and learn to analyze security logs under the supervision of senior team members. Collaboration is a key part of the role, as you'll often work closely with IT staff and other engineers to identify and address potential threats while gaining hands-on experience with real-world security tools and protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Teen Cyber Security Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Teen Cyber Security Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles, often supported by self-study, online courses, or introductory certifications like CompTIA IT Fundamentals or Security+. Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Kali Linux, and basic scripting languages is commonly expected. Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and effective communication set standout candidates apart in this field. These skills and qualities are vital for identifying vulnerabilities, collaborating with teams, and adapting to the rapidly evolving threats in cybersecurity.

What states have the most Teen Cyber Security Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Teen Cyber Security Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,890 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

Senior Corporate Counsel, Digital Safety Unit (DSU)

Redmond, WA • On-site

Microsoft
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

$185K - $278K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview
Join Microsoft's Digital Safety Unit (DSU) as Senior Corporate Counsel and help shape a safer digital future empowering every person on the planet, including children and teenagers, to leverage and learn from Microsoft's technology. In this role, you will advance global trust by addressing harmful and illegal online content, strengthen protections for vulnerable users, and enable safer interactive AI experiences. In this role, you will provide clear, practical legal counsel to product and engineering teams across Microsoft; anticipate and respond to emerging regulatory trends; support regulatory engagement; and deliver innovative, agile legal solutions at the pace of Microsoft's business
Responsibilities
  • Serve as legal counsel for assigned teams and projects.

  • Provide strategic legal guidance on online safety, child safety platform and product protections, and provide guidance on regulatory compliance.

  • Manage cross-functional projects at scale.

  • Build trusted professional relationships across the company with product and engineering teams and with external stakeholders.

  • Exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory landscape.

  • Partner effectively across CELA and engineering in a highly matrixed environment.

  • Demonstrate deep legal expertise and the ability to remain curious and think creatively.

Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
  • Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ years experience as a practicing attorney
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

Additional or preferred qualifications:
  • 5+ years of in-house counsel experience in a matrixed organization.
  • Background in specialized or regulated practice areas (privacy, cybersecurity, AI, product legal).
  • Experience managing legal projects within deadlines and budgets.
  • Experience managing outside counsel.
  • Proven collaborator dedicated to achieving collective success.
  • Ability to foster cooperation, solve problems creatively and professionally, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated growth mindset with a record of learning from both successes and challenges.

Legal Counsel IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $147,000 - $258,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $185,900 - $278,900 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Redmond, WA, US

Year founded

1975

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