Top Entry Level Positions in IT & Cybersecurity
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Discover our list of entry-level cybersecurity careers, carefully selected by the team at Simplify, a YCombinator startup. These roles are perfect for new graduates and those with no experience in the field, and are available at a variety of companies, from startups to Fortune 500 firms. All the entry level computer security positions jobs are paid positions from vetted companies, ensuring a valuable and secure experience.
Entry-level cyber security pay ranges from $75,000 to $110,000 per year in the United States. Our list allows you to easily search and filter by location, company, and other criteria, so you can find the ideal opportunity to match your career aspirations and salary in cybersecurity.
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Corewell HealthEntry LevelSurgical TechnologistFerndale, MI---today - today
TKO Group Holdings, IncEntry LevelIT Support EngineerDallas, TX---today - today
Diebold NixdorfEntry LevelAssociate Network EngineerHyderabad, India---today - today
KBREntry LevelICT EngineeringSydney NSW, Australia---today - today
SibyllineEntry LevelEmbedded GSOC Analyst$70.3kSan Francisco, CA$70.3ktoday - today
Delivery HeroEntry LevelTechnical Support SpecialistSant Cugat del Vallès, Spain---today - today
The Adaptavist GroupEntry LevelAssociate Service Desk Analyst - f/m/d - German speakerRemote in Germany---today - today
SOCOTEC GlobalEntry LevelAssociate ITDallas, TX---today - today
Radius LimitedEntry LevelAssociate Technical Support AnalystNorthwich, UK---today - today
AirbusEntry LevelDigital Campus Operations Specialist Compliance SolutionsAlbacete, Spain---today - today
ComcastEntry LevelResidential Installation & Service Technician$20/hrOttawa, IL$20/hrtoday - today
TD SynnexEntry LevelAssociate Software Asset Management AnalystRemote in India---today - today
MagnaEntry LevelIT TechnicianWarren, MI---today - todayAirbusEntry LevelVolunteer for International Experience - Vulnerability Management Analyst - All GenderBengaluru, India---today
- todayAirbusEntry LevelAssociate Systems Engineer - Zabbix Monitoring SpecialistBengaluru, India---today
Explore our FAQ section to learn more.
Start with hands-on practice: set up virtual machines, learn basic networking, and get comfortable with command-line tools. Take certifications like CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Google IT Support. Build a home lab or use platforms like TryHackMe or Hack The Box to gain real troubleshooting or security skills.
You can still break in. Self-study is common in this field. Use free resources from Cybrary, CISA, or open YouTube channels. Completing projects, passing beginner certs, and participating in CTFs (capture the flag challenges) will show initiative, even without a formal program.
AI can automate parts of the work (like log analysis or basic ticket triage), but it still needs humans to respond to incidents, patch systems, and investigate complex threats. Early-career roles may shift, but strong fundamentals in networking, security protocols, and systems will remain essential.
IT roles focus on maintaining systems, like setting up hardware, managing user accounts, or fixing network issues. Cybersecurity roles focus on protecting those systems, monitoring for threats, managing firewalls, and investigating breaches. Some jobs overlap, but cybersecurity is more defense-focused and often higher-stakes.
Common roles include IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Network Technician, Security Analyst, SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center), and IT Operations Associate. Some companies also hire junior compliance analysts or vulnerability researchers if you have strong technical fundamentals.
Not always. Many employers care more about certifications, hands-on skills, and troubleshooting ability. A degree helps, but some candidates get hired through bootcamps, apprenticeships, or strong personal projects. If you can prove you know your stuff, the paper credential matters less.
