Technical Cybersecurity Roles
Technical roles in cybersecurity involve hands-on work with systems, networks, and applications. These positions require technical skills and often involve direct interaction with security tools and technologies.
Common Job Titles:
SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Threat Hunter
Key Skills:
Security monitoring, Incident response, Log analysis, SIEM tools
Common Job Titles:
Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Red Team Member, Security Consultant
Key Skills:
Ethical hacking, Vulnerability assessment, Exploitation techniques, Report writing
Common Job Titles:
Network Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Defender, Firewall Administrator
Key Skills:
Network protocols, Firewall configuration, VPN setup, Security architecture
Common Job Titles:
Security Engineer, Information Security Engineer, Security Architect, Cloud Security Engineer
Key Skills:
Security tools, System hardening, Cloud security, Automation
Common Job Titles:
AppSec Engineer, Secure Code Reviewer, DevSecOps Engineer, Security Developer
Key Skills:
Secure coding, Code review, SAST/DAST tools, DevSecOps practices
Common Job Titles:
Forensic Analyst, Cyber Investigator, eDiscovery Specialist, Incident Investigator
Key Skills:
Digital evidence collection, Chain of custody, Forensic tools, Malware analysis
Common Job Titles:
Cloud Security Engineer, AWS/Azure Security Specialist, Cloud Compliance Analyst
Key Skills:
Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), IaC security, Container security, Cloud compliance