Junior Systems and Security Operations Engineer (Remote, Full-time) - WEALTHCOUNSEL LLC

WealthCounsel is the premier provider of solutions for estate planners and business lawyers. Our comprehensive offerings of automated drafting technology, legal education and practice development help attorneys elevate their practices and achieve greater success. We believe in the power of service and the strength of an elite member community to make a difference in the lives of our customers and their clients.

SUMMARY 

The Junior Systems and Security Operations Engineer assists in maintaining the security and integrity of our infrastructure and systems, focusing on cloud environments, vulnerability management, system monitoring, and automation. This role works closely with other engineers on monitoring and managing critical systems and services to enhance our security posture and ensure that our systems are protected against emerging threats.

Essential Functions

• Assist in monitoring and responding to security incidents, including identifying vulnerabilities, applying patches, and mitigating threats
• Support the configuration and maintenance of cloud security tools in AWS (Amazon Web Services) and other cloud platforms
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for security operations, using common scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Participate in the setup, configuration, and monitoring of logging and metrics software, such as Splunk, ELK Stack, or similar tools, to detect and respond to potential security threats
• Support vulnerability management efforts, including scanning, tracking, and remediating security vulnerabilities across systems and applications
• Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to implement security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure as code (IaC) pipelines
• Assist in conducting security assessments, including penetration tests and risk assessments
• Stay current with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and assist in the development of strategies to mitigate those threats
• Cross-train to assist with operational management of infrastructure

Competencies 

• Experience with security monitoring and SIEM solutions
• Basic understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, and other security technologies (IDS/IPS, WAF, VPN, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of OS, virtual machine, infrastructure, and database management
• Experience with security and vulnerability management processes, including the use of vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) and remediation workflows
• Proficiency in common scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Ansible for automation tasks and incident response
• Familiarity with logging and metrics tools such as Splunk, ELK Stack, or similar technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to learn new systems and concepts quickly

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Experience with security monitoring and SIEM solutions.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and familiarity with their security features (IAM, VPC, security groups, CloudTrail, etc.)