Junior Security Engineer

The State of Indiana, through the Indiana Office of Technology, offers a supportive environment for building strong cybersecurity foundations. This on-site Junior Security Engineer role focuses on practical security work across documentation, monitoring, assessments, risk testing, and user support for security products. In addition to meaningful mission work, you’ll have access to a structured benefits package and professional development resources, including free LinkedIn Learning.

What you’ll do

• Support documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.
• Monitor networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
• Assist with coordinating vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.
• Support information security standards and best practices.
• Assist in identifying or implementing solutions to information security problems.
• Support risk assessments and help execute system tests to ensure data processing activities and security measures function correctly.
• Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.
• Recommend information security enhancements to management.
• Assist in reviewing security assessments for computing environments and checking compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for security and network problems.

Knowledge and qualifications

• Knowledge of security frameworks, software, operating systems, and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of programming languages and scripting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with technical experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain information security standards.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and experience: A degree is not required. High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and 3+ years of experience applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Work setup

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US (onsite).
Salary: USD 61,022 per yearly.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage), plus vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Paid leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Supervisory responsibilities

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

For full-time employment, the State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes additional plan details.