Role Overview

Monitors networks for security vulnerabilities, investigates security breaches, and implements protective measures to safeguard organizational data and systems. They serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats and work to prevent security incidents. Responsibilities include monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, investigating security incidents and breaches, implementing security tools and technologies, and developing security policies and procedures. They work with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection tools, and various security software platforms. Daily tasks involve analyzing security alerts, reviewing security logs, conducting threat research, responding to security incidents, updating security configurations, and providing security awareness training to employees.