Are you a university student passionate about cybersecurity and eager to gain practical experience during your academic year? We're offering a Placement Position as a Junior Security Engineer at our Plymouth office. This opportunity is designed for the 2025 academic year, starting in September 2025, and provides a unique chance to develop your skills while contributing to industry-leading security solutions.

About the Role
As a Junior Security Engineer, you’ll support our Engineering and Delivery functions by contributing to the implementation of the Outpost24 Security Program. This role is perfect for individuals keen to develop their expertise in cybersecurity and gain hands-on experience in a customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the Outpost24 Security Program, helping customers reduce risk and improve remediation efforts.

• Participate in onboarding exercises and customer calls to ensure a seamless service experience.

• Provide first-line support via our Jira Service Desk, assisting customers with their subscriptions and tools.

• Maintain accurate documentation of customer configurations.

• Support Security Engineers in their day-to-day tasks.

What We're Looking For
To excel in this role, you should:

• Have foundational knowledge of operating systems, networking, cloud architectures, system authentication (AD/LDAP/SMB/SSH), DNS, and common business software.

• Possess strong skills in word processing tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Be working towards a degree or equivalent qualification in IT, ideally with a focus on IT Security.

• Be fluent in English, both written and verbal.

• Be hands-on, well-organized, and ready to take on challenges in a growing business.

Why Join Us?

• A comprehensive set of tools, training, and coaching on the job 

• An organizational culture founded on trust, respect, adaptability, and commitment, where your personal and professional development will be emphasized.

• A flat organizational structure and lots of autonomy, you are not just a number.

• And so much more!

Did we manage to spike your interest? Then apply today and we will get back to your application as soon as possible!

As part of the recruitment process, you must be able to pass a background check to qualify for this position.

Don’t fulfil all the criteria? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to job openings unless they fulfil every single requirement. At Outpost24, we're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where attitude, values, and willingness to learn are valued above all. So, if you're excited about this role but your professional experiences don't completely align with what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway!