Warframe level doesn't mean all that much. Mods are the driving force for how strong each frame is. There are essential mods you NEED to have, we can go over builds and stuff in person. There is another thread here about essential mods, but it's a bit extensive for a new player.
If your JsinOwl you open everything, if your Jason not owl you open shit if it's in front of you, but thats about it. Unless it's the void. That's a different story,but since you guys are new, everything helps, so it doesn't hurt.