AHEAD

Associate Security Engineer

AHEAD$80K — $88K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Security Solutions such as Cyber Security, IAM, and Zero Trust.
  • Preferred certifications include Security+, CCNA, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, but not required.
  • Willing to travel for client projects and shadowing (50%+ time).
  • Must have existing U.S. work authorization.
  • Experience through internships, co-ops in IT or software is a plus or technical bootcamp completion.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively and build positive relationships across teams.
  • Collaborate on projects to ensure successful delivery and outcomes.
  • Demonstrate a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  • Utilize creativity and critical thinking to analyze issues and recommend solutions.
  • Manage competing priorities and deliver results within deadlines.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.
Full Job Description
Associate Security Engineer

(Internally known as an Associate Technical Consultant)

As an Associate Engineer in LAUNCH, you will start out in a 3-month training program within our Security practice. Upon completion of LAUNCH, you will have the opportunity to work on client projects based on skillset, personal interest, and business needs.

Who we're looking for: Think Big, Learn, and Be Curious

  • Innovative Thinkers
  • Enthusiastic Collaborators
  • Creative Problem Solvers
  • Curious Self - Starters


Responsibilities:

  • Ability to communicate effectively across teams, and build positive relationships
  • Demonstrate ability to work on teams, collaborate on projects, and contribute to the overall successful delivery of projects
  • Demonstrate drive and proactiveness to get things done, be solutions-oriented, and enjoy solving complex problems
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, courage, critical thinking, and a desire to use technology to search for new and innovative solutions to problems
  • Exercise sound reasoning, ingenuity, and inclusive perspectives to analyze issues, solve problems and make recommendations
  • Ability to execute, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines


Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of Security Solutions: Cyber Security, IAM, Zero Trust, etc..
  • Any of the following preferred but not required: Security+, CCNA, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, etc..
  • Willingness to travel to support client projects and shadowing opportunities (50+ % of the time)
  • Existing U.S. work authorization is required


Experience in at least one of the below:

  • Graduated with a degree in technical discipline by 1/11/2027
  • Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or relevant field is a plus
  • Successful completion in a technical-related bootcamp
  • Working knowledge of Data Center


$80,000 - $88,000 a year

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

- Paid parental and caregiver leave

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

Use of AI:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

About AHEAD

AHEAD is a leading provider of enterprise cloud solutions. The company offers a range of services, including cloud migration, managed services, and consulting. AHEAD works with clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has additional offices in Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wisconsin. AHEAD was founded in 2007 and has grown rapidly since its inception. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. magazine.
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