Question

What are the roles of security engineer in any company?

Answer 1

Main roles and responsibilities of security engineer:

• Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information
• Identify and define system security requirements
• Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents

Answer 2

Some of the main roles of Security Engineer in any company can be as following:

1. Create new ways to solve existing production security issues and perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments
2. Configure and install firewalls and intrusion detection systems
3. Develop automation scripts to handle and track incidents. Also to investigate intrusion incidents, conduct forensic investigations and mount incident responses
4. Collaborate with colleagues on authentication, authorization and encryption solutions
5. Evaluate new technologies and processes that enhance security capabilities
6. Test security solutions using industry standard analysis criteria and deliver technical reports and formal papers on test findings
7. Respond to information security issues during each stage of a project’s lifecycle
8. Supervise changes in software, hardware, facilities, telecommunications and user needs
9. Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies
10. Analyze and advise on new security technologies and program conformance