Information Security Apprentice Engineer

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is offering an exciting opportunity through their REACH apprenticeship program for aspiring Information Security Engineers. This unique program is designed for individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, including self-taught programmers, career switchers, and coding bootcamp graduates.

The Information Security Apprentice Engineer role is a hybrid position based in Sunnyvale, CA, offering a competitive salary range of $82,000-$109,000 per year. This apprenticeship program runs between 1-5 years, providing extensive hands-on experience in enterprise security engineering.

As an apprentice, you'll work directly with LinkedIn's security teams, learning crucial aspects of information security including incident response, security operations, and detection engineering. The role combines practical experience with dedicated learning time, allowing you to develop your technical skills through both internal and external educational resources.

The ideal candidate should have completed a Year Up Internship at LinkedIn and demonstrate a strong interest in security engineering. You'll need experience with coding projects, whether through open source contributions, personal projects, or automation work. Knowledge of basic security concepts, operating systems, and common security threats is preferred.

This is an exceptional opportunity to launch your information security career at a leading tech company that values diverse perspectives and invests heavily in employee development. The program offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to work on security challenges at scale while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.