Who is a Cyber Security Engineer?

The term “engineer” has recently lost its true meaning in the field of information technology and has become generalized to a certain extent. This is mostly due to the vast and recent technological advancements which in turn created an abundance of security positions classified as security engineer. Generally speaking, a cyber security engineer is neither an entry nor a high level position and is pretty much a hands on and technical career.

The functions and responsibilities of a security engineer will vary in relation to their background, field, hard skills, and job description. It is pretty much a poorly defined position and it leaves a lot to be determined. Depending on the size, scope, and the products/solutions of a given organization i.e. what needs to be secured, the day to day duties of a cyber security engineer will differ in a way that makes two individuals that have the exact same job description peculiarly define their position. We should take into consideration that even one organization can embark on two distinct security projects that will require two completely different sets of skills. In brief, a cyber security engineer is a subject matter expert with flexible skills and knowledge who develops and maintains IT security controls for an organization.