CybersecurityVery High

Security Engineer

Design and implement security systems to protect organizations from cyber threats.

Gehalt
60K - 110K EUR
Nachfrage
Very High
Kernkompetenzen
5
Aktualisiert
Feb 2026

Security Engineer

Cybersecurity is experiencing a massive global talent shortage, with millions of unfilled positions worldwide. Security Engineers who can protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated threats are commanding premium salaries. The field spans from application security to cloud security, with specializations in penetration testing, incident response, and security architecture. As regulations tighten and breaches become costlier, companies are investing heavily in security talent.

Fähigkeiten

Network Security
SIEM
Penetration Testing
Cloud Security
Incident Response

LinkedIn-Optimierung

  1. 1

    Share insights on emerging threats and vulnerabilities

  2. 2

    Post about security best practices without revealing sensitive details

  3. 3

    Highlight relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP)

  4. 4

    Connect with CISOs and Security Directors

  5. 5

    Contribute to open-source security tools

Lebenslauf

  1. 1

    Quantify: "Reduced security incidents by 60% implementing zero-trust architecture"

  2. 2

    List certifications prominently

  3. 3

    Detail compliance frameworks you've worked with (SOC2, ISO 27001)

  4. 4

    Show experience with security tooling and automation

  5. 5

    Include incident response experience with outcomes

Outreach-Strategie

  1. 1

    Research the company's security posture and compliance needs

  2. 2

    Mention relevant certifications they value

  3. 3

    Share insights on threats specific to their industry

  4. 4

    Connect with security team members

  5. 5

    Demonstrate responsible disclosure mindset

Interview-Vorbereitung

  1. 1

    Prepare incident response scenarios

  2. 2

    Review common attack vectors and mitigation strategies

  3. 3

    Show understanding of compliance requirements

  4. 4

    Demonstrate both offensive and defensive security knowledge

Ein Tag als Security Engineer

Review security alerts and SIEM dashboards, conduct vulnerability assessments, implement security controls, participate in architecture reviews, handle incident response, update security documentation and runbooks.

Karrierepfad

Junior Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Senior Security Engineer
Security Architect
CISO
VP of Security

Häufige Fehler

  • Not getting relevant certifications

  • Only focusing on offensive security without defensive skills

  • Not showing business impact of security work

  • Ignoring cloud security experience

  • Not demonstrating compliance knowledge

Wichtige Tools

SplunkCrowdStrikeBurp SuiteWiresharkNessusAWS Security HubTerraform

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Durchschnittsgehalt für eine/n Security Engineer?

Das Durchschnittsgehalt für eine/n Security Engineer in Europa liegt zwischen 60K - 110K EUR. Dies variiert je nach Erfahrung, Standort und Unternehmenstyp.

Kernkompetenzen für eine/n Security Engineer?

Wichtigste technische Fähigkeiten: Network Security, SIEM, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Incident Response. Soft Skills wie Kommunikation und Teamarbeit sind ebenso wichtig.

Karrierepfad für eine/n Security Engineer?

Typischer Weg: Junior Security Analyst > Security Engineer > Senior Security Engineer > Security Architect > CISO > VP of Security.

Security Engineer

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