Junior Cyber Security Engineer
Core
Identify, assess, and respond to emerging cyber threats; manage penetration testing and vulnerability scanning; maintain security dashboards and tools.
Role type
Junior Cyber Security Engineer
Builds
Defensive security strategies, incident response outcomes, remediation of security weaknesses, security posture dashboards
Domain
Cybersecurity / IT Security
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching), Operating systems (Windows, Linux), Web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), Security testing tools (Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Vulnerability scanners), Analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell), Cloud security concepts (Azure, Google Cloud), SIEM tools, Attack vectors and mitigation techniques, Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, (ISC)² Associate)
Technologies
Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Python, PowerShell, Azure, Google Cloud, SIEM tools
Responsibilities
Identify and assess emerging threats and attack techniques; Support investigation and analysis of security incidents; Assist in planning and management of penetration testing activities; Participate in vulnerability scanning and assessment; Maintain IT security dashboards; Support deployment and maintenance of security tools
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC