Entry-level Cybersecurity Associate No experience required
nuKudo5 months ago
San Antonio, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Entry-level Cybersecurity Associate – No prior IT or cybersecurity experience required. Through immersive, in-person training in San Antonio, TX, you'll gain hands-on experience, earn top certifications such as GCIH and OSCP, and work on real-world projects before transitioning into roles like Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, GRC Specialist, Incident Responder, or Penetration Tester. You become a paid employee from day one with structured training, mentorship, and ongoing career support.
Key Responsibilities
- Fulfill your duties as a full-time cybersecurity professional in training.
- Participate in intensive, hands-on instruction led by industry experts.
- Earn leading certifications (GCIH and OSCP) while building real-world technical skills.
- Engage in advanced simulations and team-based projects to apply your training.
- Transition into a cybersecurity role with one of our partner organizations after successful training.
- Commit to ongoing upskilling through structured, biannual professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Must pass a 17-panel drug test along with financial, civil, and criminal background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Self-starters with strong discipline, curiosity, and drive.
- Excellent communicators and effective team players.
- Additional benefits include a degree in higher education, an active or eligible security clearance, willingness to relocate, or some prior IT/cybersecurity exposure.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Compensation and full-time benefits from day one.
- Structured training and certification pathway with no tuition or upfront costs.
- Paid employment from the start with ongoing career development and support.
- Opportunities to transition into a long-term, high-impact cybersecurity role.
Required Skills
incident response
vulnerability assessments
certification preparation
problem solving
daily monitoring
hands-on training
documentation
team collaboration