Junior Cyber Security Engineer

About Us

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. 

About Andesite:

After decades defending the nation's most sensitive networks, we founded Andesite with a clear mission: to build security products that transform how humans and AI collaborate to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

We’re a diverse team of cyber and security experts, passionate technologists, and experienced product builders. We come from some of the largest national security, tech, cybersecurity, and data organizations on the planet.

We've raised more than $38 million from investors like General Catalyst and Red Cell Partners.

The future of cybersecurity isn't about better technology alone—it's about reimagining how humans and machines work together. Come build with us.

The Role:

Andesite is looking for a Junior Cyber Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity operations. In this role, you will monitor for and minimize security risks and respond to security threats and attacks. This includes performing digital investigations through detection, triage, root cause analysis, remediation, and reporting. This position requires maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of stakeholders' information and systems. You will facilitate or support vulnerability assessments and gap analysis to identify deficiencies and areas requiring remediation. The Junior Cyber Security Engineer will resolve problems independently and work closely with other departments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to ensure the organization’s cloud and IT systems and data are secure and compliant with relevant regulations, standards, compliance, and customer requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• System Monitoring: Monitor computer networks and systems with SIEM to identify vulnerabilities and respond to security threats and attacks
• Incident Response: Triage, document, and escalate incidents—cross-team collaboration to perform root cause analysis
• Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts using common scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Vulnerability management: Support with scanning, tracking, and remediating security vulnerabilities across systems and applications
• Validating Software Upgrades and Updates: Ensure software upgrades and updates are implemented to protect computer networks from viruses and potential cyber-attacks
• Professional Development: Stay current with industry developments and best practices through training, conferences, and other professional development activities

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of IT or security security operations experience
• Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of operating systems, networking, and security software
• Familiarity with cloud computing and virtualization technologies
• Knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM) systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of IT security principles and practices
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards, such as HIPAA, ISO, and PCI-DSS

Even Better If You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Obtained the Security+, CC, or GSEC certification
• Experience working in a security operations center

What We Can Offer:

• A competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
• Flexible work environment where you manage your workday
• A remote-first environment, with occasional travel to collaborate with customers, your team, and teammates from across the company in person
• 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

Salary range: $65,000-$80,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.

Andesite is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.