Cybersecurity Engineers, sometimes called Information Security Engineers, identify threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software, then apply their skills to developing and implementing high-tech solutions to defend against hacking, malware and ransomware, insider threats, and all types of cybercrime.

The job description of a Cybersecurity Engineer can include the following:

Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems, and networks.
• Troubleshooting security and network problems.
• Responding to all system and/or network security breaches.
• Ensuring that the organization’s data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.
• Participating in the change management process.
• Testing and identifying network and system vulnerabilities.
• Daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with the relevant departments in the organization.

Selection Criteria:

• A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification.
• Work experience with incident detection, incident response, and forensics.
• Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance).
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical mind.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.