About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Technology & Consulting (Professional Services).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Cybersecurity Specialist to join their cybersecurity practice in Dimondale, MI. This role provides hands-on client project experience, mentorship, and opportunities for certification and professional development while working across security monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and cloud security fundamentals.

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What You’ll Do

• Support client cybersecurity programs across threat detection, monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
• Assist with security assessments, basic threat analysis, and remediation recommendations.
• Contribute to configuration and tuning of security monitoring tools and playbooks.
• Help document findings, produce reports, and present technical information clearly to client teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (security consultants, architects, analysts, AI specialists) to enable secure digital transformation and AI adoption.
• Continually learn through formal training, certifications, labs, and mentorship.

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Work Arrangement

• Hybrid — approximately 1 day per week in-office based on project requirements.

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Compensation

• Estimated base salary: $67,275 per year (estimated). Final pay will depend on skills, experience, and location.

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Required Education & Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree (completed or near completion) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship; Confidential Client will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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Required Technical & Professional Skills

• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, operating systems, and information security concepts.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security best practices.
• Exposure to security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, identity & access management, or risk management through coursework, labs, projects, competitions, or internships.
• Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence / Generative AI and associated security considerations.
• Exposure to cloud technologies or enterprise environments and familiarity with basic security tools or concepts.
• Demonstrated analytical or technical skills via academic projects, labs, internships, or personal learning.

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Preferred Experience

• Hands-on exposure to cybersecurity operations, threat management, governance, risk, or compliance projects.
• Experience or coursework involving security monitoring tools, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, or recognized frameworks.
• Ability to analyze security risks and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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Benefits & Career Growth

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package and professional development resources, which may include:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage and mental health resources
• Retirement plans and financial wellness programs
• Generous paid time off and parental leave programs (subject to policy and eligibility)
• AI-driven learning platforms, certification support, and mentorship programs
• Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts

(Actual benefits and eligibility depend on employment status and local law.)

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About the Client

Confidential Client is a Technology & Consulting (Professional Services) organization delivering technology-enabled business transformation and cybersecurity services to public and private sector clients. The team values curiosity, mentorship, and continuous learning to help clients adopt secure, innovative solutions.

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Important Notes

• This is an entry-level role; we hire for potential, curiosity, and a growth mindset rather than expecting deep experience.
• The posted salary is an estimate and final pay will vary by skills, experience and location.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
• You will receive application-status updates; check your account for messages and next steps.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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