With the concerning upward trend in cyber crime, there’s a strong demand for professionals with the expertise needed to detect and employ effective strategies and tools to eliminate these increasingly complex and dangerous cyber threats.

In this article, we’ll explore a few of the cyber security roles available in the job market.

Digital Forensic Analyst
£31,557/yr

The role of a digital forensic analyst is crucial in investigating and analysing digital evidence to determine the cause and extent of a cyber attack. They are responsible for collecting, preserving and analysing data from computers, mobile devices, and other digital storage media.

Their primary goal is to uncover any evidence that can be used in legal proceedings and to identify the parties responsible for a cyber attack. A good digital forensic analyst should have a strong understanding of data recovery, file systems, networking, and encryption.

IT Security Specialist
£58,449/yr

An IT security specialist works alongside a team of IT professionals to continually conceptualise and apply new security measures to protect computer networks from data breaches within companies, governmental agencies and other entities.

An IT security specialist is a highly skilled individual who possesses a deep understanding of the latest security technologies and protocols. They are responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures, as well as conducting risk assessments and vulnerability testing.

Security Manager
£64,687/yr

As the name suggests, this role involves managing the daily activities of a team of cyber security professionals. The security manager ensures that everyone’s tasks are completed on time and is done in a manner that meets the organisations’ quality expectations.

They ensure that the overall security tools and protocols are enough to stand strong against any impending cyber attacks.

Security Engineer
£50,000

As a security engineer, it’s crucial that you have in-depth technical knowledge of computer systems and networking. Security engineers often take the lead during security breaches and will instruct their team on their response. This requires them to be composed, communicate well and make effective decisions during pressurised situations.

Daily tasks include installing firewalls, monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, and implementing security protocols for employees.