Security Associate Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

About The Position

Under close supervision, assist in applying basic cybersecurity engineering and operational principles within a specific security domain or program. This entry-level role focuses on learning core cybersecurity practices while supporting projects and day-to-day operations. Responsibilities for this role will include contributing to project tasks by preparing simple action steps and documentation, support process improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency, and assist with cost analysis by collecting data and identifying potential savings. In addition, performing initial security checks and document findings to improve risk visibility, participate in incident response activities under guidance to gain hands-on experience, help maintain security architecture documentation and compliance standards, and provide basic support for managing and monitoring security tools. Under close supervision, assist in applying basic engineering and operational principles within a specific security domain or program. Performing initial security checks and documenting findings to improve risk visibility. Participating in incident response activities under guidance to gain hands-on experience. Helping maintain security architecture documentation and compliance standards. Providing basic support for managing and monitoring security tools. Supporting process improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

Education Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Experience Required 1+ Year Cyber Security Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects successfully to timely and budget-friendly completion.
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and solve problems effectively

Responsibilities

Contributing to project tasks by preparing simple action steps and documentation
Support process improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency
Assist with cost analysis by collecting data and identifying potential savings
Performing initial security checks and document findings to improve risk visibility
Participating in incident response activities under guidance to gain hands-on experience
Help maintain security architecture documentation and compliance standards
Provide basic support for managing and monitoring security tools