Sample Job Descriptions
GIAC Certifications knows that finding the right candidate can be difficult and time consuming for hiring managers and recruiters.
Many times, job descriptions are the first thing job seeking cyber security professionals will encounter. Cyber security job descriptions must be thorough yet wide-ranging enough to lure enough qualified candidates for a successful interview pool or organizations are left with few options or under-qualified candidates.
We reached out to leading, managing information security professionals and procured job descriptions that, we believe, will help any hiring organization seeking a cyber security professional land the right candidate.
Security Engineer - Analyst, Associate, or Senior
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or other industry relevant certifications
The [Analyst, Associate, or Senior] Security Engineer will focus on security intelligence, anomaly hunting and incident response. The Engineer must leverage intuition, security knowledge and broad of array of tools and advanced security techniques to uncover malicious activity.
Security Analyst - Associate or Senior Security Operations Center (SOC)
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) or other industry relevant certifications
A Security Analyst will have proven their skills in Information Security, Information Systems, Packet Analysis, and Data Loss Prevention.
ICS Security Engineer / Specialist
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or other industry relevant certifications
An ICS Security Engineer / Specialist will have proven experience protecting industrial control systems (ICS) in critical infrastructure and key resource sectors such as electric power, oil & gas, water, chemical, and critical manufacturing.
Cloud Security Engineer
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA) GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT) GIAC Secure Software Programmer-Java (GSSP-JAVA) or other industry relevant certifications
Seeking an innovative and experienced Cloud Security Engineer. The engineer will ensure the security of confidential enterprise data by creating and implementing security controls and solving critical infrastructure issues.
Cyber Security Software Engineer
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or other industry relevant certifications
Seeking a Cyber Security Software Engineer with software development and information security experience. Able to critically analyze data, anticipate challenges, and develop creative solutions to complex problems. Provides high-level guidance and technical support on all cyber security and software-related matters.
Cyber Threat Analyst
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) or other industry relevant certifications
The Cyber Threat Analyst will be a critical contributor to the organization's security team. This position will provide targeted threat information and analysis, and will be actively involved in incident response and threat hunting activities.
Cybersecurity Project Manager
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM) GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC) GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP) GIAC Law of Data Security & Investigations (GLEG) or other industry relevant certifications
Seeking an outstanding Cybersecurity Project manager with extensive experience. The project manager will be responsible for simultaneously executing numerous security-related projects which are varied and complex in nature. The project manager will also be responsible for managing teams to carry out the InfoSec priorities of the enterprise.
Digital Forensic Analyst (Digital Forensic Examiner, Computer Forensic Analyst)
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF) GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) or other industry relevant certifications
Seeking an experienced, innovative digital forensic analyst to support enterprise cyber security initiatives. Candidates should have a strong technical background and a deep understanding of cyber forensics, and should be able to conduct various types of forensic investigations.
Incident Response Analyst (Incident Response Engineer, Incident Responder)
CERTIFICATION: GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) or other industry relevant certifications
Seeking an experienced Incident Response Analyst. The analyst will be responsible for incident response, threat hunting, and data analysis to protect and maintain the overall security of the enterprise.
