Cybersecurity Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA

Cybersecurity Engineer job description

A cybersecurity engineer plays a critical role in safeguarding an organization’s digital infrastructure. This position focuses on designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring security measures to protect systems, networks and data from cyber threats. Cybersecurity engineers work closely with IT teams, management and other stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, develop defense strategies and ensure compliance with security standards. They also stay ahead of emerging threats by continuously evaluating and improving security protocols.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential in this role. Most cybersecurity engineers possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, often complemented by industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH or CompTIA Security+.

Typical cybersecurity engineer duties:

Design and deploy secure network architectures to prevent unauthorized access

Monitor systems for security breaches and respond to incidents promptly

Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify risks

Implement and manage firewalls, encryption protocols and intrusion detection systems

Develop and maintain disaster recovery and incident response plans

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into software development

Prepare detailed reports on security incidents and recommend preventive measures

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Active Directory

Checkpoint

Configuration management

Crisis and risk management

Cybersecurity

Firewalls

Network secuirty and firewalls

SIEM systems

VPN

Vulnerability and penetration

Salary for Cybersecurity Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA

124373 - 200593

Low

124373

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

152955

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

200593

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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