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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Axle's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Axle's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axle
- high 20 stale, 0 reposted of 53 open
- Hiring momentum
- 102 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axle's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axle.
About this role
The Cybersecurity Research Assistant at Axle will support rare disease research by implementing and monitoring security controls across Kubernetes clusters and high-performance computing infrastructure. This hands-on role is designed for early-career candidates with a background in IT, focusing on security engineering tasks such as vulnerability scanning, automation, and documentation, while gaining experience and certifications in cybersecurity.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axle as an employer.
What you need
- One to three years of professional experience in IT, systems administration, help desk, network operations, or a comparable hands-on technical role.
- Comfort on the Linux command line.
- Scripting ability in Bash and Python.
- Demonstrated interest in security through coursework, home lab, competitions, or projects.
- Careful, methodical work habits.
- Willingness to ask questions early and communicate when unsure.
Nice to have
- CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Linux+, a Kubernetes certification, or a cloud certification.
- Coursework or a degree concentration in cybersecurity or information assurance.
- Exposure to NIST security standards or compliance work.
- Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or another configuration management tool.
- Experience with monitoring or logging platforms like Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic.
What you get
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided.
- The role emphasizes training and certification, which may appeal to candidates looking to grow in cybersecurity.
- The position requires a willingness to learn and follow procedures closely, which may not suit everyone.
Summarised from Axle's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Axle on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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