Cyber Security Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Cyber Security Engineer:

A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or a related qualification.
Experience with incident detection, incident response and forensics.
Experience with Firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Office 365 Security, VSX and Endpoint Security.
Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, Ruby, Node, Go and/or Power Shell.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Cyber Security Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Cyber Security Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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