Cyber Security Engineer
Job description
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to safeguard company data and systems
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk assessments to identify potential threats
- Monitor and analyze network traffic to detect and respond to potential security breaches
- Deploy and maintain security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-virus software
- Respond to security incidents, investigate and remediate any issues in a timely manner
- Stay updated on the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
- Provide technical advice and guidance to other team members on security best practices and processes
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure security protocols are properly integrated into existing systems
- Conduct training and awareness sessions for employees on safe computing practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH
- Minimum of 3 years experience in cybersecurity
- Solid understanding of network and security protocols, firewalls, and encryption methods
- Knowledge of common operating systems, databases, and web applications
- Experience with security assessment tools such as vulnerability scanners, network analyzers, and penetration testing tools
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities