Associate Engineer – Security, C++ (Entry-Level)

Title: Associate Engineer – Security (Entry-Level)Industry: Automotive.Job Summary:We are hiring an Associate Engineer – Security to support our cybersecurity engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity who are looking to build hands-on experience in secure systems and software development.Responsibilities:Support security engineering initiatives, including system hardening and vulnerability analysisAssist in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats and incidentsDevelop and maintain secure applications and tools using C/C++Work within Linux environments for system configuration, troubleshooting, and security enhancementsCollaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement security best practicesParticipate in code reviews, testing, and documentationRequired Qualifications:Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related fieldStrong programming skills in C/C++Hands-on experience or academic exposure to Linux/Unix systemsBasic understanding of cybersecurity concepts (network security, secure coding, cryptography, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:Degree from Georgia Tech or similar top-tier cybersecurity programInternship, research, or academic project experience in cybersecurityFamiliarity with security tools or penetration testing conceptsWork Setup:Hybrid role with possibly 1 to 2 days work from home depending on the project needsWhy Join Us?Opportunity to work on real-world cybersecurity challengesCollaborative team environmentStrong growth potential for early-career engineersThe Associate Engineer – Security (entry-level) role in the automotive industry focuses on supporting cybersecurity engineering efforts through system hardening, vulnerability analysis, threat monitoring, and incident response. The position involves developing and maintaining secure applications in C/C++, working within Linux/Unix environments for configuration and troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineering and IT teams to implement security best practices, alongside participating in code reviews, testing, and documentation. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, strong C/C++ programming skills, hands-on or academic experience with Linux/Unix systems, and foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts such as network security, secure coding, and cryptography. Preferred qualifications include a degree from a top-tier program (e.g., Georgia Tech), prior internship, research, or academic project experience in cybersecurity, and familiarity with security tools or penetration testing concepts.