Junior Security Engineer

As a member of the Argo Security Engineering & ArchitectureTeamyou willbe responsible forstaying up to date with recent cybersecurity threats and technologies. This is an entry-level position focusing on protecting Argos information systems and networks. This role involves monitoring security systemsidentifyingvulnerabilities and exposures and implementing scalable corrective measures to enhance protection.

A successful person in this role will have strongorganizationalskills including the ability to manage time across several areas of focus the ability to communicate clearly to partnering IT teams as well as non-technicalstakeholdersand be thorough and precise when performing tasks.

Daily activity includes evaluation and response to incidents and critical alerts to drive quick resolution. You willassistin the coordination of incident response to include assessing investigating and documenting review and triage of actionable alerts. As an engineer you will be givenco-ownership of various security tools to drive improvements and ensure new features and functions are reviewed and implemented.

As a member of the Security Engineering & Architecture Team you will gainexpertiseand experience working with Secure Web Gateway Cloud Posture Management SaaS Application Posture Management Network Security DNS Security Endpoint Security Threat Hunting Email Security and Data Security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze alerts from security tools including SIEM EDR and vulnerability management platforms.

• Assistwith triage investigation and documentation of security incidents under guidance from senior team members.

• Support vulnerability scanning patch validation and remediation tracking across infrastructure and applications.

• Perform basic access control reviews and support identity and access management processes (i.e. MFA Active Director privilege monitoring).

• Help document security processes playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Participate in compliance and audit activities (i.e. NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation NAIC Model Law).

• Assistwith security awareness campaigns and user training initiatives.

• Collaborate with IT infrastructure applications and business teams to ensure secure system configurations.

Education & Experience:

• Abachelors degree in computer scienceinformationtechnologycybersecurity or a related field or a highschooldiplomawith 3yearsof relatedIT/Security experience.Relevant internships co-ops or academic projects will be considered.

• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (NIST CIS Controls ISO 27001).

• Basic knowledge of network and system security concepts (firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS DNS).

• Exposure tocloud environments (AWS Azure or GCP) and their native security controls.

• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM vulnerability scanners and endpoint protection.

• Understanding ofidentity and access management authentication and privilege controls.

• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow established processes.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn adapt to new tools and technologies and grow within the field of cybersecurity.

• CompTIA Security (highly preferred for junior candidates).

• CompTIACySA SSCP or cloud security fundamentals (AWS Azure or Microsoft) are a plus.