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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.

Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Monitor security alerts and respond to security incidents in real-time.

Common Job Titles:

SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Threat Hunter

Key Skills:

Security monitoring, Incident response, Log analysis, SIEM tools

Penetration Tester
Simulate cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do.

Common Job Titles:

Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Red Team Member, Security Consultant

Key Skills:

Ethical hacking, Vulnerability assessment, Exploitation techniques, Report writing

Network Security Engineer
Design and implement secure network architectures and security controls.

Common Job Titles:

Network Security Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Defender, Firewall Administrator

Key Skills:

Network protocols, Firewall configuration, VPN setup, Security architecture

Security Engineer
Build and maintain security systems to protect digital assets and infrastructure.

Common Job Titles:

Security Engineer, Information Security Engineer, Security Architect, Cloud Security Engineer

Key Skills:

Security tools, System hardening, Cloud security, Automation

Application Security Specialist
Ensure software applications are secure by design and implementation.

Common Job Titles:

AppSec Engineer, Secure Code Reviewer, DevSecOps Engineer, Security Developer

Key Skills:

Secure coding, Code review, SAST/DAST tools, DevSecOps practices

Digital Forensics Analyst
Investigate security breaches and recover evidence for legal proceedings.

Common Job Titles:

Forensic Analyst, Cyber Investigator, eDiscovery Specialist, Incident Investigator

Key Skills:

Digital evidence collection, Chain of custody, Forensic tools, Malware analysis

Cloud Security Specialist
Secure cloud environments and ensure proper configuration of cloud services.

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

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