Cybersecurity Associate Apprentice

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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Cybersecurity Associate Apprentice – Carmel, IN The Cybersecurity Associate Apprentice is a unique opportunity offered in partnership with the TechPoint Indiana Adult Apprenticeship Program. This role is designed for adults looking to launch a career in tech, focusing on aptitude and a willingness to learn rather than prior professional experience. As an apprentice, you will proactively learn and assist our senior team members within our global Allegion environment. You will rotate through and support three critical areas of our security team: Security Operations (Analyst), Security Architecture (Engineer), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This position requires a problem-solving mindset, curiosity, and the ability to effectively operate in a blended environment of business and technical personnel of various levels across the global organization; specifically cross-functional engagement with other IT and business areas such as IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Regional IT teams, HR, and Legal. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. Hybrid: At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion. What You Will Do: Assist in the daily triage of SPAM reports, user requests, and security alerts under the guidance of senior analysts. Shadow senior team members during security incidents to learn the Incident Response lifecycle and assist in running basic vulnerability scans. Support the deployment, basic configuration, and troubleshooting of security software (e.g., endpoint detection, password managers, SASE). Assist in writing, reviewing, and updating cybersecurity process, finding, remediation, and program documentation. Gather evidence and documentation to assist in the achievement and maintenance of compliance goals regarding PCI-DSS, SOX, ISO, HIPAA, ITIL, NIST, etc. Some weekend and evening assignments as well as availability during off-hours for participation in scheduled and unscheduled activities. Maintain high standards of professionalism when dealing with sensitive or confidential IT security matters. What You Need to Succeed: Must meet the eligibility requirements of the TechPoint Indiana Adult Apprenticeship program. High integrity, strong curiosity, a problem-solving mindset, and a genuine passion for technology and cybersecurity. Learning agility, including a demonstrated ability to grasp business and technical subject matters. Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the comfort to ask questions when learning new concepts. Organizational skills and the ability to work independently, plan workloads, and deliver on commitments. Foundational understanding of basic IT concepts (networks, operating systems, hardware) through self-study, bootcamps, or certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, IT Fundamentals, Security+) - Preferred. Demonstrated technical aptitude with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical business language - Preferred. Why Work for Us? Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential. What You’ll Get from Us: Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy” Generous Vacation and Sick Time A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses Disability Insurance –Short-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Tuition Reimbursement Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards Employee Discounts through Perks at Work Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place! Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. #ALLEGION We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team . © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy