What you will do- An early-career, hands-on position focused on daily security and network operations, documentation, audit evidence, awareness activities, initial alert triage, and corporate/OT infrastructure support.
How will you do it- - Support corporate and OT network operations by documenting network architecture, mapping switches and patch panels, validating VLAN assignments, and assisting with approved switch and firewall changes.
- Support the installation, cabling, configuration, inventory, and documentation of switches, firewalls, servers, wireless equipment, and other data center or plant infrastructure.
- Assist with the daily administration and monitoring of security platforms, including EDR, IDS/IPS, SIEM, vulnerability management, email security, password management, firewalls, SASE, and privileged access systems.
- Review security alerts, vulnerability findings, phishing reports, and system health notifications; document findings, perform initial triage, and escalate issues according to established procedures.
- Help troubleshoot email delivery and authentication issues involving SPF, DKIM, DMARC, approved third party senders, and email security platforms.
- Assist with recurring security control reviews, including user access, privileged accounts, firewall policies, access control lists, inactive accounts, vendor access, and security tool configuration.
- Collect, organize, validate, and maintain evidence for customer, and internal audits.
- Track identified vulnerabilities, audit findings, and control gaps through remediation and closure.
- Help operate the security awareness program by scheduling training and phishing simulations, tracking completion, following up with users, and preparing program metrics.
- Maintain security procedures, network diagrams, asset records, change records, knowledge base articles, and policy documentation.
- Participate in cybersecurity projects and incident response activities while developing deeper skills in networking, security engineering, compliance, and OT security.
Why you are right for the job- - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in networking, IT infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity.
- CCNA, Network+, Security+, or a comparable certification.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:Required:
- Foundational knowledge of switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, network segmentation, and common network protocols.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, operational security tools, and industry best practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow established procedures, recognize when escalation is necessary, and manage multiple operational tasks.
- Eagerness to gain hands on experience across corporate networking, cybersecurity, data center infrastructure, and industrial/OT environments.
Preferred:
- Previous exposure to enterprise cybersecurity tools such as EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, email security, or firewalls.
- Experience documenting networks, mapping switch and patch-panel connections, or maintaining asset inventories.
- Familiarity with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
- Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or OT environments.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, or security-awareness programs.
- Hands-on experience installing or configuring switches, firewalls, wireless equipment, or servers.
What to expect- Physical Demands and Work Environment:- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Occasionally required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
- Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
- Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to __50lbs_ pounds
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world's toughest challenges.
Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.
Expected Compensation: Between $90,000 and $105,000 USD/year based on experience 
