Faced with an ever-increasing cyber-security threat, organisations need to maintain a vigilant approach to protect their systems and data, and Security Engineers play a key role in this process. Security Engineers can be responsible for a number of functions associated with IT security - from ensuring the security of software, through to selecting and/or constructing and deploying broader network security systems.
Security Engineer duties and responsibilities of the job
A Security Engineer performs analyses of system security needs and contributes to design, integration, and installation of hardware and software. A Security Engineer job description should include an understanding of complex technical issues and experience managing them within a fast-paced business environment. They must also be able to:Identify and define system security requirementsMaintaining all the software and hardware in relation to securityDocumenting security certificationIdentifying current and emerging technology issues including security trends, vulnerabilities and threats intelligenceSourcing and implementing new security solutions to better protect the organisationConducting proactive research to analyse security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategiesLiaising with vendors to implement security solutions
Security Engineer job qualifications and requirements
Holding an IT-related degree and a technical background is essential for a Security Engineer role. As well as formal qualifications, a Security Engineer job description should include the following background:Expertise across a variety of security products including firewalls, URL filtering, information security and virus protectionThe commercial acumen to provide cost-effective security solutionsAn enthusiasm for staying up to date with the very latest updates about security threats and solutionsPrevious exposure to Linux and/or Windows Operating Systems, coding languages, and/or NetworksCertificates in CCNA/ CCNP, JNCIE/ JNCIP is an advantageSecurity Certificates in CISM, CISA, CISSP, ISO27000 / 27001 is an advantage
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