Security Engineer (Fresher / Entry Level)
Phenom
Description
Phenom People is seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our IT & Security team as a Security Engineer (Fresher / Entry-Level). This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates passionate about cybersecurity and eager to build a career in protecting enterprise systems, applications, and data.
As a Security Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in security operations, internal audits, Digital Employee Experience (DEX) assessments, and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO, FedRAMP, and GRC. This full-time role is based at our headquarters in Ambler, PA.
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this position. You must be willing to work in a hybrid model (3 days in office) and live within a 50-mile radius of our Ambler, PA headquarters.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts, incidents, and vulnerability scans; support patching and remediation.
- Assist with IAM (provisioning/de-provisioning, access reviews).
- Conduct DEX audits to assess employee digital experience and compliance.
- Act as internal auditors – run control checks, collect evidence, support SOC 2/ISO/FedRAMP.
- Support commercial cloud and FedRAMP (inside/outside boundary) compliance checks.
- Participate in security awareness and governance programs across IT, HR, and Finance.
- Automate security tasks using Python, Shell, or similar scripting languages.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Strong technical skills with coding experience and ability to work hands-on with tools.
- Solid understanding of OS, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC 2, NIST, FedRAMP) is a plus.
- Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
Growth Path:
- Year 1: Support operations, audits, automation, and compliance.
- Year 2+: Progress into roles such as Security Analyst, GRC Specialist, or FedRAMP Engineer.
Job Description
Work Experience – What You’ve Done:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Coding skills (Python, Shell, or similar).
- Knowledge of operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity concepts.
- Exposure to compliance or auditing environments (academic or internship experience is acceptable).
- Experience with IAM, vulnerability management, or cloud platforms a plus.
Salary:
Expected salary range: $70,000 – $90,000
(Range subject to change per Phenom’s policies.)
Benefits:
We want you to be your best self and to pursue your passions!
- Full healthcare benefits, 401K, mental health support.
- Flexible hours and working schedules.
- Career pathing, mentorship, and development opportunities.
- Onsite perks: catered lunches, wellness programs, and more.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
Our commitment to diversity runs deep! Diversity is essential to building phenomenal teams, products, and customer experiences. Phenom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, taking collective action to build a more inclusive environment where every candidate and employee feels welcomed.
We recognize there is more to be done. Our teams are committed to continuous improvement until these powerful ideas are ingrained in our culture for Phenom and employers everywhere.
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