Cybersecurity Specialist Trainee

nukudo • United State
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This is a full-time W2 job offering paid training and development in cybersecurity. You will learn through hands-on instruction and simulations, aiming for placement in a cybersecurity role with a partner organization. Requires self-starters with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Highlights
Paid full-time W2 employment from day one, including salary and full benefits.
Intensive, hands-on cybersecurity training program with a low trainer-to-trainee ratio.
Guaranteed placement in a real cybersecurity role with a partner organization after graduation.
Key Responsibilities
Complete intensive, hands-on instruction led by industry experts
Earn certifications like GCIH and OSCP
Work through advanced simulations, labs, and team-based projects
Develop technical communication skills, including presentations and product demos
Collaborate with peers and mentors in person, in Dallas
Transition into a cybersecurity role with one of our partner organizations
Technical Skills Required
GCIH OSCP
Benefits & Perks
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Nice to Have
A higher education degree
An active or eligible security clearance
Some prior IT or cybersecurity experience

Job Description


Full Job description: All applicants must apply here to be considered: https://www.careers-page.com/nukudo/job/QW7X49Y6


Start Your Cybersecurity Career - Full-Time Job from Day One


This is not a bootcamp. It is not a course. It is not a certificate program with "good luck out there" at the end. This is a full-time W2 job. From day one you are a paid employee of nuKudo with full benefits, and your job is to train, develop, and get placed in a real cybersecurity role with one of our partner organizations. We pay you to learn (You read that right.)


Whether you are starting from zero or already have an IT background, the nuKudo Specialist Training Program (NSTP) meets you where you are and pushes you forward.


Who We Are


nuKudo is a next-generation technical staff augmentation firm. We find the sharpest people, turn them into specialists that companies (literally) fight over, and place them at the most awesome companies out there. Cybersecurity, AI, data, cloud, software, enterprise. The good stuff. The kind of roles Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and high-growth enterprises are working hard to fill.


We are powered by our parent company, Red Alpha Cybersecurity, one of the most respected talent development engines in Asia, now scaling across North America. Same playbook. New zip code.


Our selection process is rigorous by design. The companies we work with trust us to deliver people who raise the bar from day one. If you are that person, we want to meet you.


What's In It For You? Glad You Asked.


  • Paid education. Yes, paid. Salary and full benefits from day one. We pay you to learn.
  • Real placement after you graduate. Real work at real companies. No "good luck out there" energy.
  • Training that actually sticks. 80% hands-on problem solving, a 1-to-6 trainer-to-trainee ratio, and industry-recognized certifications like GCIH and OSCP.
  • Mentorship that does not ghost you. We stay as your employer after placement, which means ongoing career support, real feedback, and a team actively invested in how you grow. Not a handshake and a "best of luck."


Want to see what life as a nuKudo candidate looks like? Check it out here: https://www.nukudo.com/candidates


The Careers You Can Build


NSTP graduates move into roles such as:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • SOC Analyst
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
  • Incident Responder
  • Penetration Tester
  • And many more


What You'll Do


  • Complete intensive, hands-on instruction led by industry experts
  • Earn certifications like GCIH and OSCP
  • Work through advanced simulations, labs, and team-based projects
  • Develop technical communication skills, including presentations and product demos
  • Collaborate with peers and mentors in person, in Dallas
  • Transition into a cybersecurity role with one of our partner organizations


The Program in Four Stages

1. In-office training in Dallas

2. Certifications and skills development

3. Special projects and advanced skills work

4. Placement with a partner organization


What We're Looking For:


No CS degree or prior cybersecurity experience required. What we care about:

  • Self-starters with discipline, curiosity, and drive
  • Strong problem solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communicators who work well alone or on a team
  • Adaptable and resilient when facing new challenges
  • Genuinely interested in launching or advancing a long-term career in cybersecurity


Nice to have, but not required:


  • A higher education degree
  • An active or eligible security clearance
  • Some prior IT or cybersecurity experience


Minimum Eligibility Requirements


  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 18 years old
  • Able to pass a 17-panel drug test
  • Able to relocate to Dallas, TX (we do provide support for relocation)
  • Able to pass financial, civil, and criminal background checks


The Application Process


We take selection seriously, because the companies we place people with do too:

  • Initial application form
  • Logical aptitude assessment
  • Analytical aptitude assessment
  • In-person interviews


What You'll Get


  • Full-time, paid W2 employment
  • Paid training program, no tuition required
  • Placement with a partner organization after graduation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Relocation assistance to Dallas
  • Long-term career growth at companies that matter


In all seriousness, thank you for taking this step. Applying to a program like this is a real commitment and trusting us with it means a lot. We're already cheering you on.

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance


Work Location: In person, Dallas TX


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