Cybersecurity Engineer in Reading, PA

Cybersecurity Engineer Job Description

Cybersecurity engineers design, implement, and monitor security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems from cyber-attacks. Their role requires a deep understanding of both offensive and defensive security tactics, as well as the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity engineers must stay constantly updated on the latest threat landscapes, security technologies, and compliance requirements. They often work closely with IT teams, management, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive security strategies that align with business objectives. 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: include:

Designing and implementing robust security architectures for organizational IT systems

Conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

Developing and maintaining incident response and disaster recovery plans

Implementing and managing security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems

Investigating security breaches and leading incident response efforts

Providing security awareness training to employees across the organization

Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

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Salary for Cybersecurity Engineer in Reading, PA

115538 - 185981

Low

115538

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

140400

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

185981

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.