Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS)

Junior Security Engineer

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MarltonNew JerseyUnited States

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Salary

💰 $54,200 - $90,200 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Assist with onboarding new MSS clients, deploying security services (EDR, SIEM, MFA, vulnerability scanning)
  • Set up and manage security awareness training (SAT) and phishing campaigns, track completion, and generate client-facing reports
  • Perform initial triage of SOC alerts, document incidents, and escalate high-severity events
  • Support SIEM tuning including refining alert thresholds, validating false positives, and configuring log sources under supervision
  • Launch vulnerability scans, export reports, and document findings under senior engineer guidance
  • Communicate with clients, deliver initial SOC notifications, and present SAT status updates

Requirements

  • CompTIA Security+ (required) or equivalent entry-level certification
  • Knowledge of SOC operations, including alerting, incident handling, and escalation
  • Familiarity with SIEM and EDR tools
  • Experience in IT or technical support
  • Strong foundational knowledge of networks, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles
  • Must be US citizen (due to some contract requirements)
Benefits
  • UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer
  • Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
EDRSIEMMFAvulnerability scanningsecurity awareness trainingincident handlingalertingescalationnetworkingcybersecurity principles
Soft skills
communicationclient managementreportingincident documentationteam collaboration
Certifications
CompTIA Security+