RELX

Security Engineer I

Miamisburg, OH Full time

Basic Function:

Supports the organization’s security operations by monitoring and responding to security alerts, assisting with vulnerability management, maintaining security controls, and collaborating with teams to help protect systems, networks, and data.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Information Security team. This is an entry-level role designed for candidates who are early in their cybersecurity careers and eager to build hands-on experience securing systems, networks, and applications. You will work closely with senior security engineers, IT, and development teams to help protect company assets, monitor security controls, and respond to security events.

This position offers strong mentorship, training opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of security technologies and practices.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Security Operations & Monitoring

  • Assist with monitoring security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools

  • Triage and escalate security incidents according to established procedures

  • Help investigate suspicious activity and support incident response efforts

  • Participate in log analysis and basic forensic data collection

Vulnerability Management

  • Support vulnerability scanning of networks, systems, and applications

  • Help analyze scan results and track remediation efforts

  • Validate fixes and document vulnerability remediation status

Security Engineering & Controls

  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security controls and tools

  • Support endpoint, network, and cloud security configurations

  • Help maintain firewall rules, access controls, and security policies

  • Contribute to security hardening and baseline configuration efforts

Risk, Compliance & Documentation

  • Assist with security documentation, standards, and procedures

  • Support compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)

  • Help with access reviews, audits, and evidence collection

  • Maintain accurate records of security activities and findings

Collaboration & Learning

  • Work closely with IT, DevOps, and engineering teams on security best practices

  • Participate in security awareness initiatives and internal training

  • Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends

  • Actively seek feedback and mentorship to grow technical skills

 

Qualifications:

  • US Citizen that is eligible to obtain a Security Clearance. Active Clearance is not required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles (CIA triad, defense-in-depth, least privilege)

  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, firewalls)

  • Exposure to multiple operating systems: Windows, Linux, or macOS

  • Basic knowledge of security concepts such as:

    • Malware and phishing attacks

    • Authentication and authorization

    • Encryption fundamentals

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to follow processes and document work clearly

  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced security environment

 

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

  • Internship, lab, or academic project experience in cybersecurity

  • Familiarity with security tools such as:

    • SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic)

    • Vulnerability scanners VMDR (Nessus, Qualys)

    • EDR or antivirus solutions

    • Patch Management

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • Entry-level certifications such as:

    • CompTIA Security+

    • Network+

    • ISC² CC

    • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $53,900 - $89,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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