System Security Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a System Security Engineer:

BSc. degree in Computer Science or related field
Proven work experience as a System Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer
Experience in building and maintaining security systems
Detailed technical knowledge of database and operating system security
Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
Familiarity with web related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols
Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of System Security Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific System Security Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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