Jr Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Portland, OR, United States

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

Description

About Levata:

At Levata, we believe in making your journey with us seamless, impactful, and full of opportunities. We help businesses grow by offering cutting-edge technology solutions for barcoding and mobile computing. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to learn, grow, and make a difference, all while receiving mentorship and support from experienced professionals.

We are seeking a motivated Junior level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our information security team. In this role, you will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, assist with security tooling, and contribute to compliance initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience while working under the guidance of a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage, investigate, and resolve security-related tickets escalated from the IT Help Desk.

• Support administration and maintenance of the email security gateway.

• Assist with the management and operation of the Security Awareness Training (SAT) platform.

• Provide operational support assistance and escalation for the CrowdStrike endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform.

• Perform vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation activities where needed.

• Participate in customer and vendor security assessments

• Support compliance efforts by collecting, organizing, and securely storing required artifacts and evidence.

• Collaborate with the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer and other IT/security team members on security initiatives and incident response activities as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of computer operating systems, computer networks, and identity management concepts.

• Familiarity with core concepts and controls of ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and GDPR.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in a cybersecurity or related technical role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Proofpoint, CrowdStrike, and/or Microsoft 365 / Azure administration.

• Prior exposure to the compliance audit process and security frameworks.

• Prior exposure to vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) or security awareness platforms.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent) are a plus.

• 4-year degree with computer science focus.

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship from a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer.

• Opportunity to develop practical skills across multiple enterprise security platforms.

• Collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth.

Compensation range: $69,000-85,000