A Cyber Security Engineer plays a critical role in protecting an organization's computer and networking systems from potential cyber threats. Here’s a comprehensive job description for this role:
Job Brief
A Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures to protect the organization's data, systems, and networks. They ensure that the organization's infrastructure is secure from cyber-attacks and unauthorized access.
Responsibilities
· Security Measures: Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks.
· Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve security and network problems.
· Incident Response: Respond to all system and/or network security breaches.
· Security Controls: Ensure that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.
· Change Management: Participate in the change management process.
· Vulnerability Assessment: Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities.
· Administrative Tasks: Perform daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with relevant departments.
· Education: A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or a related qualification.
· Experience: At least 2 years of work experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics.
· Skills: Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go, and/or PowerShell. Experience with Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and Security Audits.
· Attributes: Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, analytical mind, and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills
· Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
· Ability to work comfortably with a variety of technologies and security problems.
· Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.