What does a CyberOps engineer do?
Design and build
CyberOps engineers design and build security defense mechanisms for computer networks. They protect data and prevent disruptions caused by digital attacks, including malware, adware, and viruses.
Manage
CyberOps engineers manage upgrades to critical network devices, such as firewalls. They also apply techniques for detecting policy violations and implement preventive security measures for data and systems.
Monitor and maintain
CyberOps engineers apply and maintain security policies at the points of access to clients’ networks. They monitor the security and validity of data that passes through their company’s IT systems.
Top CyberOps engineering tasks
Network configuration
Network maintenance
Monitoring systems
Troubleshooting networks
Why become a CyberOps engineer?
These days, almost every business stores and needs to protect data. CyberOps engineers help their companies stay ahead of the ever-changing security threat landscape, making them an increasingly critical part of any IT team.
It might be the role for you if . . .
You enjoy:
- Keeping things organized
- Collaborative problem solving
- Teaching others about tech trends
You excel at:
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Attention to detail
Meet a CyberOps engineer
Popular certifications for CyberOps engineers
Cybersecurity Professional certification
The Cisco Cybersecurity Professional certification builds on the Cisco Cybersecurity Associate certification. The program elevates the skills needed to address nuanced security challenges, and prepares professionals for incident response roles, cloud security, and other active defense security roles.
CCNP Security certification
Earning the CCNP Security certification proves that you can step into the cybersecurity environment and protect the networks and data that clients rely on. CCNP Security tests your knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, assurance, and more.
