Junior Security Engineer - OP02275

We are hiring in Europe!

At Dev.Pro, a US-based outsourced software development company, we're looking for contractors to join our global team of IT professionals helping tech companies scale their business through software engineering expertise. Operating as a remote-first company, our experts work across 55+ countries on five continents, giving us the flexibility and skillset to deliver high-quality engineering for projects of any size or complexity.

What's in it for you:

• Gain hands-on experience with modern information security tools and processes
• Explore AI-powered security automation and incident response
• Work alongside experienced colleagues within a mature security team with established processes

Is that you?

• 1-2 years of experience in security engineering
• Experience handling alerts from security solutions (WAF, EDR, DLP, IPS/IDS, SIEM)
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability analysis tools
• Familiarity with Python for scripting and automation
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform, including its security tools, IAM, and best practices
• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset focused on identifying root causes of events
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain security concepts to technical teams
• Intermediate+ English level

Desirable:

• Technical degree (Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, etc.)
• Completed certifications or training in cybersecurity, incident response, or related areas
• Experience in penetration testing or participation in CTFs
• Knowledge of application security frameworks and best practices, including ISO 27001

Key responsibilities and your contribution

In this role, you'll support day-to-day security operations, help protect our systems, data, and infrastructure, and contribute to improving security practices.

• Triage and respond to security alerts and incidents in line with established company standards and best practices
• Assess the security of IT infrastructure and cloud environments to identify potential risks
• Support application security through assessments, vulnerability scans, and gap analyses
• Perform vulnerability scans across specified network ranges and review the results to identify potential issues
• Automate routine security tasks and use AI-powered tools to boost efficiency
• Assist with security audits to assess compliance with internal policies and best practices
• Help automate access reviews to improve efficiency and accuracy