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Summary

Information systems security engineers (ISSE), help businesses keep sensitive data safe. Data may include confidential client records such as patient records at a hospital, trade secrets, and financial records that are all potential targets from cyber-attacks. Being an ISSE plays important roles in guarding businesses, government, and individuals against hackers and cyber-criminals who are always creating new ways to infiltrate sensitive databases.

Baseline

Hard Skills

  • At least 5+ years of experience in application security
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
  • Expertise with common security testing methodologies
  • Experience with automated or otherwise highly scalable application security solutions
  • Experience with building and customizing tools
  • Experience securing cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
  • Strong demonstrated knowledge of web protocols and an in-depth knowledge of Windows, Linux and/or Unix tools and architecture
  • Ability to accurately weight security risks against business operations and goals
  • Strong foundation in applied cryptography
  • Experience with SAST, DAST, and SCA
  • Experience with automation tools and deployments
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate to both technical and non-technical audiences

Soft Skills

  • Excellent presentation and communications skills to effectively communicate with management and customers.
  • Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts (both written and verbally).
  • Ability, understanding, and usage of active listening skills (especially with customers!).

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Certification

Job Salary

Asia

$67K <= $79K <= $105K

Africa

$41K <= $54K <= $79K

North America

$73K <= $100K <= $130K

South America

$61K <= $88K <= $97K

Europe

£43,624 <= £47,999 <= £77,499

Oceania

AU$65K <= AU$71,990 <= AU$96K

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Training Resources