Cyber Security Engineer
If you like designing secure systems, implementing security measures, and solving security challenges this role is for you.
A Cyber Security Engineer designs and deploys security systems to safeguard IT infrastructure. They implement encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection to protect against cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
Skills you’ll need: Vulnerability Management, Research, Scripting, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Auditing, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security
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Cyber Security Engineer
If you like designing secure systems, implementing security measures, and solving security challenges this role is for you.
A Cyber Security Engineer designs and deploys security systems to safeguard IT infrastructure. They implement encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection to protect against cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
Skills you’ll need: Vulnerability Management, Research, Scripting, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Auditing, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security
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Recommended credentials
Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Foundation
Course 1 of 4
Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals
Course 2 of 4
Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Fundamentals
Course 3 of 4
Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals
Course 4 of 4
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Credentials
¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (2/1/2024 - 2/1/2025)