Cyber Security Engineer

1-3 Years

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Job Description

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
1 to 3 years of work experience Cyber, security Engineer with incident detection, incident response, and forensics.
Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection systems.
Understanding of authentication & authorization (MFA, SSO, RBAC)
Linux/Windows OS basics (especially for securing them)
Security principles (least privilege, defense in depth, etc.)
Shell scripting / Python / PowerShell (basic level scripting for automation)
Knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Understanding of common attack vectors (phishing, malware, ransomware) and how to mitigate them.

Preferred Skills

Experience with cybersecurity tools like Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, or similar.
Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash).
Certifications such as Security+, CEH or working toward them).
Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).