Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary:

Cybersecurity Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security solutions to protect IT infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, anomalies, and threats.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans; lead response to security incidents.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other security tools.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into DevSecOps practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Maintain and update security documentation, runbooks, and technical reports.
• Educate employees and developers on cybersecurity awareness and secure coding practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong understanding of network, application, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Familiarity with tools such as Splunk, Tenable, Qualys, Wireshark, etc.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as

  CEH, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, or GIAC

  .
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience in Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture.