Junior Security Engineer

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM About the Company BMI is a mission-driven organization at the forefront of music rights and creator advocacy. Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, BMI is a global leader in music rights management. Currently representing the public performance rights in over 25 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million artists. BMI negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are publicly performed. About the Role This role assists with security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, security tool administration, and implementation of security controls across the enterprise. The Junior Security Engineer works under the guidance of senior security team members to develop technical expertise while helping maintain a secure computing environment. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Essential Functions: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. Participate in the investigation and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. Investigate and escalate suspicious activity to senior security staff. Assist with daily cybersecurity operational tasks and ticket management. Support security monitoring activities and document findings. Collect and preserve system logs and evidence as directed. Support communication and coordination efforts during security events. Perform third party risk reviews. Support deployment and testing of new security tools and controls. Assist with security awareness initiatives and phishing simulations. Support compliance assessments and evidence collection activities. Help maintain security policies, standards, and procedures. Participate in security training and certification programs. Develop technical knowledge of enterprise security technologies and processes. Monitor various intelligence feeds to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Assist s with the development of dashboards and data visualizations for executive management, operations teams, and other stakeholders. Assist with the management of the BMI SharePoint environment. Assist with the ongoing Data Loss Prevention efforts. Participate in the Security Operations Center (SOC) on-call rotation. POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education: At least 1 year of college in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Experience: 1-2 years of information security, IT, or related technical experience preferred, but not required. Candidates with relevant coursework, internships, certifications, or hands-on experience are encouraged to apply. Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices. Familiarity with Windows, MacOS, Linux, and cloud environments. Knowledge of common cybersecurity concepts including: Vulnerability Management MFA and Identity Management Endpoint Security SIEM Monitoring Network Security Fundamentals Incident Response Processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Compensation: The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, education, skills, and geographic location. This range does not include potential bonuses, equity, or benefits, which are addressed separately . This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. “Commonly associate” is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits & Perks We take care of our people, here’s what you can expect when joining the team: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K with employer match on 100% of the first 4%. Flexible Spending Accounts Hybrid Office Schedule & Remote Friday's Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits Paid Vacation & Sick/Personal Time Paid Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Summer Half-Days Company Paid Life Insurance Up To 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance Program Commuter Benefits (New York) Employee Resource Groups Entertainment discounts and access to BMI concerts and events in our offices Employee appreciation events and holiday parties hosted at all office locations