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Cybersecurity Research Assistant

Axle
Location
Remote
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Information Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • One to three years of professional experience in IT, systems administration, help desk, network operations, or a comparable hands-on technical role.
  • Comfort on the Linux command line.
  • Scripting ability in Bash and Python.
  • Demonstrated interest in security through coursework, home lab, competitions, or projects.
  • Careful, methodical work habits.
  • Willingness to ask questions early and communicate when unsure.
Nice to have
  • CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Linux+, a Kubernetes certification, or a cloud certification.
  • Coursework or a degree concentration in cybersecurity or information assurance.
  • Exposure to NIST security standards or compliance work.
  • Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or another configuration management tool.
  • Experience with monitoring or logging platforms like Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic.
What the job really is

The Cybersecurity Research Assistant at Axle will support rare disease research by implementing and monitoring security controls across Kubernetes clusters and high-performance computing infrastructure. This hands-on role is designed for early-career candidates with a background in IT, focusing on security engineering tasks such as vulnerability scanning, automation, and documentation, while gaining experience and certifications in cybersecurity.

Benefits
  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided.
  • The role emphasizes training and certification, which may appeal to candidates looking to grow in cybersecurity.
  • The position requires a willingness to learn and follow procedures closely, which may not suit everyone.
Job score3.2/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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