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Cybersecurity Analyst
Monitors an organization's systems and networks for security threats, investigates incidents, and helps close vulnerabilities before they're exploited.
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Cybersecurity Engineer
Designs, builds, and hardens the security systems and controls that protect an organization's networks, applications, and data.
Also known as: Security Engineer, Application Security Engineer
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Architects and implements security controls such as firewalls, encryption, and access management systems, and works to close vulnerabilities in existing infrastructure. Conducts penetration testing and security reviews of new systems before they go live, and builds automated tools to detect and respond to threats. Works closely with software and infrastructure teams to build security into systems from the start rather than adding it afterward.
Typical work environment
Desk-based, often remote or hybrid, working within a dedicated security engineering team alongside infrastructure and software engineers.
Typical entry point
Security engineer role, typically reached after a few years as a security analyst, network engineer, or software engineer
Relevant subjects
Core
Computer Science
Also relevant
Mathematics
Relevant interests
Core
ComputersProgramming
Also relevant
Research
Useful skills
Programming· AdvancedAnalytical thinking· AdvancedProblem solving· AdvancedResearch· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—CybersecurityPrimary route
Bachelor's degree—Computer Science EngineeringPrimary route
Master's degree—CybersecurityCommon route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
Strong salary potentialHigh job securityDeep technical specialisationGood international mobilityRemote-work friendly
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
SoftwareCybersecurity
Tags
TechnicalHigh-growthRegulated professionSTEM
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