Cybersecurity Engineer
Ova Technologies
Cybersecurity Engineer - Job Description (JD) Job Title Cybersecurity Engineer Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to protect an organization's systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats. The ideal candidate will design, implement, monitor, and maintain security solutions, perform vulnerability assessments, incident response, and ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities
Key Skills for Resume
- Design and implement enterprise security architectures and controls.
- Monitor networks and systems for security incidents.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
- Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
- Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint security.
- Conduct security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Perform security audits and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and development teams to integrate security best practices.
- Automate security monitoring and incident response where possible.
- Network Security
- Information Security
- Application Security
- Endpoint Security
- Cloud Security
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Security Operations (SecOps)
- Risk Assessment
- Threat Modeling
- Firewalls
- VPN
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Proxy Servers
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- Routing & Switching
- Wireshark
- Nessus
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- Nmap
- Splunk
- Microsoft Sentinel
- IBM QRadar
- CrowdStrike Falcon
- Microsoft Defender
- Palo Alto Networks
- Fortinet
- Qualys
- AWS Security Services
- Microsoft Azure Security
- Google Cloud Security
- IAM
- Security Groups
- Key Management Services (KMS)
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Cloud Workload Protection
- Windows Server
- Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS)
- macOS (basic administration)
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
- JavaScript (basic)
- SQL
- ISO 27001
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- CIS Controls
- SOC 2
- PCI DSS
- HIPAA
- GDPR
- Git
- Jenkins
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- CI/CD Security
- SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
- DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Threat Detection
- Malware Analysis
- Digital Forensics
- Log Analysis
- SIEM Monitoring
- Root Cause Analysis
- Disaster Recovery
- Business Continuity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3-8+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security.
- Hands-on experience securing enterprise environments and cloud infrastructure.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices.
- Experience working in SOC (Security Operations Center) environments is a plus.
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty
- Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and documentation.
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Continuous learning mindset.
- Penetration Testing
- Red Team / Blue Team Operations
- Threat Intelligence
- Secure Coding Practices
- AI/ML in Cybersecurity
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Extended Detection & Response (XDR)
- Kubernetes Security
- Container Security
- API Security
- Deploy SIEM solutions for centralized security monitoring.
- Implement Zero Trust security architecture.
- Secure cloud workloads across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Configure enterprise firewalls and endpoint protection.
- Build automated incident response workflows.
- Perform phishing simulations and security awareness initiatives.
- Implement DevSecOps practices in CI/CD pipelines.
- What is the CIA Triad?
- What is the difference between authentication and authorization?
- Explain the principle of least privilege.
- What is Zero Trust Architecture?
- What is the difference between IDS and IPS?
- How does a firewall work?
- Explain the TCP three-way handshake.
- What are common network attack types?
- What is a SIEM, and why is it used?
- How would you investigate a suspected malware infection?
- What steps would you take during a ransomware incident?
- How do you secure cloud resources in AWS, Azure, or GCP?
- What is IAM, and why is it important?
- Explain the concept of least privilege in cloud environments.
- What are SAST and DAST?
- How do you integrate security into a CI/CD pipeline?
- How would you respond to a phishing attack?
- How would you investigate unusual login activity?
- What would you do if a critical vulnerability was discovered in production?
- How would you secure a public-facing web application?
Key Skills for Resume
- Cybersecurity
- Information Security
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- IAM
- SIEM
- Splunk
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Wireshark
- Nessus
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- Nmap
- Python
- PowerShell
- Linux
- Windows Server
- AWS Security
- Azure Security
- Google Cloud Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Penetration Testing
- Incident Response
- DevSecOps
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- CIS Controls
- SOC 2
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