JUNIOR DEVELOPER - INDUSTRIAL CYBERSECURITY

About the role

The Junior Industrial Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for supporting, developing, and providing technical guidance for cybersecurity across industrial and control‑system projects. This role ensures that solutions, technical specifications, and deliverables meet client requirements, safety standards, and regulatory codes. The position collaborates closely with the engineering team, project managers, technical teams and other engineering departments to provide technical support and ensure successful project execution from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and improvement of software and tooling used across cybersecurity projects.
• Contribute hands‑on to engineering activities, in accordance with the strategy for each project.
• Analyse technical and network information to support engineering and security decisions.
• Collaborate with technical leaders and project managers on design, review, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in design and code review meetings, providing technical input.
• Support testing and commissioning, ensuring solutions operate as intended.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
• Document work clearly and accurately.

Required Skills and Competencies

• 2 to 4 years of hands‑on experience in software development, networking, or cybersecurity.
• Exposure to industrial control systems or OT environments. (Preferred)
• Python programming for building tools and automation.
• Networking fundamentals and the ability to analyze network traffic and packet captures.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts.
• Scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and their protocols.

Required Experience

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Attention to accuracy — verifies findings and reports honestly. Good written and verbal communication for working with technical teams. Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Eager to learn and take technical direction. Awareness of OT security standards and frameworks.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline. Coursework or concentration in cybersecurity, networking, or control systems. A related master’s degree is a plus but not required. Minimum of 0 to 2 years of experience in software development, networking, or cybersecurity, including academic projects, internships or CTF experience. Entry‑level candidates, current students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply; internship and co‑op opportunities are available. Cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long‑term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• Vacation/PTO

Compensation

Salary: $55,000 – $75,000 USD Gross Annual

Schedule

Full‑time