Security Engineer

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The role

What does a Security Engineer do?

Security engineers are responsible for implementing, and continuously monitoring security controls that protect computer assets, networks and organizational data. They often design security architecture and develop technical solutions to mitigate and automate security related tasks. Technical knowledge of network/web protocols, infrastructure, authentication, log management and multiple operating systems and databases is critical to success in this role.

The details

Security Engineer career paths

Domain knowledge

System administration
Systems architecture

Related job titles

Information security engineer
Cybersecurity engineer
Security systems engineer
IT security engineer
IS architect
System security administrator
UNIX/Windows system administrator
LAN/WAN administrator
Server administrator
Security solutions architect
Cybersecurity architect

Common certifications

Associated NICE Work Roles

All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.

Technical Support Specialist
Network Operations Specialist
System Administrator
Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
Security Architect
Information Systems Security Developer

Security Engineer career paths

CompTIA Cloud+ (2023, CV0-003)

Learn information security concepts that affect the cloud.

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Implementing Controls for HIPAA Compliance

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