Security Officer Trainee

About Us AccuKnox is a Zero Trust CNAPP Provider. Job Description This is a remote position. Job Title: Security Officer Trainee About the Role As a Security Officer Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience in modern cybersecurity practices while supporting our mission to secure cloud-native environments. This role offers exposure to compliance standards, threat analysis, and security frameworks, making it ideal for individuals starting their career in cybersecurity. Key Responsibilities Security Monitoring & Analysis : Assist in monitoring, detecting, and analyzing potential threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents. Compliance & Governance : Learn and apply industry compliance and governance standards (PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.). Threat Intelligence : Understand and research current and emerging threats, attack vectors (ransomware, zero-day exploits, etc.). Security Hardening : Support implementation of zero trust security principles and cloud security best practices. Incident Response Support : Participate in incident triage, log analysis, and escalation processes. Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Support) to ensure security best practices are followed. Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Linux-based systems. Basic understanding of security frameworks (MITRE, CIS, OWASP, NIST, STIGs). Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), and cloud VM/network provisioning. Exposure to tools such as Falco, Trivy, KubeArmor, or similar security products (preferred). Basic scripting or automation knowledge (bash, Python, or similar). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (cybersecurity certifications a plus). Bonus Points For Contributions to open-source security projects. Participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions or security workshops. Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Vault. Writing security-related blogs, research papers, or reports. Benefits What You’ll Gain Exposure to enterprise-grade cloud security operations. Hands-on experience with real-world security challenges in a fast-paced product-based environment. Mentorship from industry experts in cybersecurity and cloud-native protection.