Cyber Careers: The Guide You Need 💼

The Ultimate Guide to Security Positions

12 Cyber Security Roles: Salary Expectations & Skills You Need

When I graduated, I didn't know what to search for beyond "Cyber Security Jobs Scotland" on Google. If that sounds like you, then read on!

I had a great career coaching session last week where I shared some Cyber Security Roles, both beginner and experienced, with the client. I thought it would be cool to share them here as well.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Overview:

Close to my heart, A Cloud Security Engineer specialises in ensuring the security of cloud computing environments. This role involves a mix of preventive, detective, and responsive strategies to protect cloud-based systems and data. The specific responsibilities can vary depending on the organisation and the cloud platforms they use (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Typical Salary:

• UK (GBP): £50,000 - £90,000 annually

• US (USD): $90,000 - $150,000 annually

Five Core Skills:

• Cloud Service Providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation

• Security and Compliance Tools: AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center

• Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

• Scripting and Automation: Python, AWS CDK

This next one is paying Six Figures with the right skill set and experience…