Junior Security Operations Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Junior Security Operations Engineer 

Department: Technical 

Reporting To: Senior Director IS

Employment Type: Full Time  

Pay Transparency: 

The anticipated starting salary range for Philadelphia-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $65,000/yr. to $75,000/yr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Location: Philadelphia  

Overview:

Audacy is seeking a motivated and quick-learning Junior Security Operations Engineer to join our growing security team. As a Junior Security Operations Engineer, you will play a crucial role in protecting our organization's information systems and data by monitoring security tools, responding to security incidents, and assisting with the implementation of security controls. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do: 

• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems and other security tools for suspicious activity.
• Triage and investigate security alerts, escalating incidents as necessary.
• Assist in the response to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Participate in security awareness training and education initiatives.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners.
• Document security incidents and create reports for management.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required/Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or 1 year of equivalent experience in a security operations role.
• Basic understanding of security concepts, such as network security, endpoint security, and data security.
• Familiarity with common security tools, such as SIEMs, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+).

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

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About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.