Cyber Security Associate at Olcademy
Who can apply
- Experience
- No experience required
About this role
Responsibilities of the Candidate: Build-in security during the development stages of software systems, networks, and data centers Look for vulnerabilities and risks in hardware and software Find the best way to secure the IT infrastructure of an organization by building firewalls into network infrastructures constantly monitoring for attacks and intrusions when the cyber security specialist finds a potential threat or attempted breach, closing off the security vulnerability Identify the perpetrator and liaise with the police if necessary Add new software to security files, perform security tests on data processing systems, and keep virus protection systems up to date Requirements: Strong IT skills and knowledge including hardware, software, and networks meticulous attention to detail Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of IT systems A forensic approach to challenges A deep understanding of how hackers work and the ability to keep up with the fast pace of change in the criminal cyber-underworld
Questions freshers ask
Is this role open to freshers?
Yes. Olcademy has listed this Cyber Security Associate role as open to candidates with no prior full-time experience, which is why it appears on Umbrix's fresher feed.
Does applying cost anything?
No. Applying is free, and it always should be. Umbrix runs every listing through a scam filter before publishing it, and any posting that asks for a registration fee, a security deposit or a training charge is rejected outright. If this employer asks you for money at any stage, that is a scam — stop and report it.
Where does this listing come from?
This posting was collected from Olcademy's own careers listing or a licensed job feed, checked by our scam filter, and re-verified on each ingest run. The Apply button sends you to the original posting — Umbrix never sits between you and the employer.
Is this job still open?
Umbrix re-checks every listing against its source on a schedule and closes any posting that disappears. This it & software role was still live at the last check. If the employer's page says otherwise, it closed since then.