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