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Cyber Security Engineer
A Cyber Security Engineer builds and maintains the technical defenses that protect an organization's networks and cloud environments, implementing network security and cloud security controls across day-to-day operations. They use scripting and automation to reduce manual toil, manage SIEM/SOAR platforms for detection and response, and often perform penetration testing to validate that defenses hold up against real attack techniques. This hands-on role sits within security operations or engineering teams and is typically held by technically skilled professionals with a systems or software background pursuing certifications like OSCP or CISSP.
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