P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Security Engineering (InfoSec) Entry/Mid
Early-career security engineers focus on operational tasks like running scans, fixing known vulnerabilities, and learning security protocols.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Fix security issues
- Ensure compliance
- Participate in incident response
- Run security scans
- Document security protocols
- Assist in security audits
- Support senior engineers in security projects
- Monitor security alerts
- Conduct basic security training
- Maintain security tools
- Run and analyze security scans
- Fix identified vulnerabilities
- Assist in incident response
- Document security processes
- Monitor security alerts
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Security scanning
- Vulnerability assessment
- Incident response
- Compliance monitoring
- Security tool management
- Documentation
- Basic scripting
- Network security basics
- Security protocols
- Compliance standards
- Incident management
- Network security
- Security tools
- Threat landscapes
- Risk assessment
- Data protection
- Vulnerability remediation
- Compliance adherence
- Incident Response
- Attention to detail
- Basic security knowledge
- Technical troubleshooting
- Communication Skills
- Team collaboration
What good looks like
- Basic understanding of security protocols
- Experience with security tools
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in security engineering
- Strong analytical skills
Common titles
Security Engineering (InfoSec) ISecurity Engineering (InfoSec) 1Entry-Level Security Engineering (InfoSec)Junior Security Engineering (InfoSec)Associate Security Engineering (InfoSec)Security Engineering (InfoSec) Entry/MidP1–P4
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 15-0000 — Computer & Mathematical Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.