Associate Cybersecurity Engineer

This Associate Cybersecurity Engineer role helps protect Dutch Bros systems, data, and people through security tooling support, monitoring, and continuous control improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, configuration, and day-to-day health of security tooling including SIEM, endpoint protection, email security, and identity and access management
• Monitor and triage security alerts; conduct initial investigation, document findings, and escalate potential incidents to senior engineers
• Assist with vulnerability scanning; track remediation with system owners and help verify fixes are applied and effective
• Partner with IT, engineering, and business teams to apply secure configurations, support access reviews, and remediate identified risks
• Support security awareness efforts and promote secure practices across the organization under senior team guidance
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security best practices to improve approach over time
• Participate in knowledge sharing, tabletop exercises, and training to build competency in security tooling and incident response
• Collaborate in-person, including occasional impromptu in-person meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, etc.) or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
• 0-1+ years experience in a cybersecurity, IT, systems, or network role, including internships or lab/home-lab experience
• Working knowledge of core security concepts: CIA triad, common attack techniques, defense in depth, and least privilege
• Exposure to security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, email security, or identity and access management platforms preferred
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPN), and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) is a plus
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to reduce manual security work is a plus
• Good communication skills; ability to explain security risks and requirements to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, multitasking, and critical thinking
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, SSCP, or cloud security fundamentals are a plus or willingness to obtain

Technologies

• SIEM, endpoint protection, email security, identity and access management
• EDR, vulnerability scanners
• Windows, Linux, macOS
• TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPN
• AWS, Azure
• Python, PowerShell, Bash
• CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, SSCP

Location and Work Schedule

• Tempe, Arizona (hybrid)
• Required to be in office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs); Fridays are optional remote work days

Skills

• Curiosity
• Adaptability
• Detail-oriented
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Multitasking
• Critical thinking
• Threat detection & response
• Vulnerability management
• Security automation

Physical Requirements

• In-office environment: ability to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions
• In-person collaboration required, including occasional impromptu in-person meetings
• Adaptability to typical office conditions (air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, varying noise levels)
• Mobility: ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches; occasional ability to move or lift office items up to 25 pounds
• Hearing must be sufficient or correctable for clear understanding of spoken information, including virtual meetings and phone calls (hearing aids or assistive devices acceptable if needed)
• Reading and writing proficiency in English for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on actions
• Vision adequate or correctable to perform essential duties, including reading documents on a computer screen
• Technology proficiency with computer and office productivity tools (printers, scanners, collaboration software)
• Effective verbal and written communication for interactions via email, video conferencing, and in-office tools

Compensation

DOE