{"id":1650981,"url":"https://alion.io/job/payhawk-junior-security-engineer","title":"Junior Security Engineer","company":{"id":51389,"name":"Payhawk","domain":"payhawk.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/payhawk","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"C","score":61,"open_postings":49,"ghost_share":0.571,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":65,"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sofia, Bulgaria"],"countries":["BG"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":19000,"max_usd":54000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":309},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Crowdstrike","optional":false},{"name":"DNS","optional":false},{"name":"Nessus","optional":false},{"name":"OpenVAS","optional":false},{"name":"PowerShell","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Qualys Cloud Platform","optional":false},{"name":"SIEM","optional":false},{"name":"Splunk","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2022-09-27T07:17:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T17:52:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1466,"trust":{"level":"ghost","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale","company_stale"],"days_open":1465},"description":"Company Mission\nPayhawk is one AI-powered spend management platform for scaling businesses - corporate cards, expense management, procurement, and accounts payable, unified in one place. We serve finance teams across 32+ countries, cutting month-end close time and reconciling 99.7% of transactions with zero manual touch. AI runs through the platform as core infrastructure, not a bolted-on feature - and we hire the top 1% of talent in every function to keep building it that way.\nWhy Payhawk\nPayhawk, where the bold builders make an impact.\nWe're not a family, we're a high-performance team - and that's deliberate. We debate, ideate, and push each other to be better, because the best ideas come from direct feedback. We've already made history as Bulgaria's first unicorn, but the ambition doesn't stop there: if you want to grow fast - own it; do not wait for it.\nGive: Honest opinions, real ownership, a focus on outcomes.\nGet: A front-row seat to a market leader in one of the fastest-moving industries.\nJunior Security Engineer\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for a Junior IT & Security Engineer to assist in maintaining and improving the organization’s security posture through proactive monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response. As a key member in our IT & Security Team. this role is ideal for individuals passionate about cybersecurity who are eager to grow their technical skills and contribute to safeguarding enterprise systems and data.\nResponsibilities\nAssist in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across the organization.\nConduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, and coordinate remediation efforts with relevant stakeholders.\nProvide technical support for system monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal endpoint performance and security.\nSupport the configuration, management, and maintenance of the company’s mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint protection platforms.\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date records of endpoint management, asset inventories, and software configurations.\nManage software deployments, operating system imaging, and patch compliance across enterprise endpoints.\nCollaborate with other teams to maintain security baselines and to respond to security incidents.\nMonitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents using SIEM and EDR tools, ensuring timely containment and mitigation.\nDocument security monitoring activities, incident response actions, and investigation outcomes using ticketing and case management systems.\nParticipate in security awareness initiatives and help promote best practices across the organization.\nSupport the evaluation and implementation of new security tools, technologies, and automation scripts to improve efficiency.\nRequirements \nEducation & Certifications\nDegree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field (or 2+ years of relevant work experience).\nRelevant entry-level security certifications would be considered a strong advantage (CompTIA Security+, Cisco CyberOps Associate, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, or similar.)\nTechnical Skills\nBasic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).\nFamiliarity with operating systems (Windows, macOS) and endpoint security tools.\nExposure toSIEM, EDR, or log management systems (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or similar).\nKnowledge of vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).\nExperience withscripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash is a plus.\nSoft Skills\nStronganalytical and problem-solving skills \nHigh attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment\nExcellentcommunication and teamwork \nEagerness tolearn, adapt, and grow in a dynamic cybersecurity team.\nCompany Benefits\nCompetitive compensation package\n30 days holiday paid leave\nOne week exchange policy to another Payhawk office (London, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam and Vilnius)\nFlexible working hours and opportunity to work from home\nRegular team-wide events\nAdditional medical care\nMultiSport card fully funded by us\nCompany office massages\nPersonal assistant service\nOpportunity to use the Payhawk product (that is, essentially, built by you).","description_format":"text","description_chars":4302,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cards & Card Issuing","Information Security","Procurement & Spend Management"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-02T00:16:23Z"}],"liveness":{"score":4,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.134,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":1465,"expected_fill_days":65,"reasons":["conf:5","stale_co","ghost","win:tail","crowd:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/payhawk-junior-security-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/payhawk-junior-security-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T00:56:02Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":692,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4308,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}