Cybersecurity Technicien
The cybersecurity technician ensures that threats to computer systems are analyzed. It defines the action plans to create impenetrable security.
Education level: Bac +5
Employability: Strong
Starting salary: €2,500
Confirmed salary: €5,000
Mobility: Good
ROME Code: M1802
DPF code: M2Z
SUMMARY :
1. The position in a nutshell
2. Tasks
3. Responsibility of the cybersecurity expert
4. Skills
5. Salary
6. In which sector to work?
7. How to access the job
The position in a nutshell
Risk analysis, planning of a security strategy: the cybersecurity technician is the protection process engineer. The specialist carries out an active watch to anticipate risks and react effectively to attacks. Rigorous and precise, he constantly develops the protection of the computer system (IS).
Equivalent title: Computer Technician, Cybersecurity Engineer, Computer Systems Security Expert
Tasks
All the missions of the cybersecurity technician ensure the reliability and integrity of a computer system.
Prevention
- Identify potential attacks according to business environments
- Monitor current threats and changes in hacker operating methods
- Prevent breach of sensitive IS data
- Detect and identify the sources of IT incidents
Application
- Identify the security rules needed to counter potential attacks
- Diagnose attacks on IT services
- Administer Security Operating Center (SOC) solutions
- Scan for malware
- Propose adapted protection strategies
Assistance
- Guide technical teams working on IS security
- Write security plans that meet the company’s requirements
- Share training materials with all teams
- Assist in the application of established security plans
Our advice: To stay at the level of art in your job, you need to be agile and adaptable. Rapid technological developments, particularly in computer language or protection protocols, should not be frightening.
Responsibilities of the cybersecurity technician
The job of cybersecurity technician has an operational and strategic impact. This project manager is responsible for supervising the security plan of an IS. He must watch out for potential attacks and stay at the forefront of cybersecurity protection. He participates in the drafting of company guides and standards so that everyone has a trusted contact on these IT security topics.
Skills
Adaptability, great organization, mastery of IS: what are the skills expected of a cybersecurity technician?
Know how
The position of cybersecurity technician requires advanced and extensive skills in its field:
- good knowledge of IS security and architecture;
- ability to carry out effective monitoring of technological developments;
- software development skills;
- very good command of computer languages for scripting, such as Python, Perl, C;
- ability to work on different OSes, such as Windows or Linux;
- ability to use network protocol analysis tools.
Know-how
To communicate their strategies effectively, the technician must possess human qualities:
- great adaptability;
- good resistance to stress and pressure;
- good communication and education in the face of security issues;
- Anaytical and synthetical mind ;
- ability to work in a team with experts from different fields;
- demonstrate rigor and methodism.
Salary
The cybersecurity technician is an engineer in his field. Depending on its structure, experience and place of work, the salary can be very different. In France, the average monthly salary of a beginner cybersecurity technician is €3,000. It goes up to €5,000 for a confirmed profile. In the United States, an average annual salary can range from $70,000 to over $100,000.
In which sector to work?
The sectors of activity of a cybersecurity technician are varied, from defense to telecommunications, finance and insurance. The following companies, for example, are frequently on the lookout for cybersecurity specialists:
- VINCI;
- Stormshield;
- Atos;
- Thales;
- Orange ;
- TotalEnergies.
Description of the profession in the ANSSI directory
This profession is developing within organizations that have a SOC-type structure.
How to get into the job of Cybersecurity technician?
To move towards the profession of cybersecurity technician, it is recommended to have a significant scientific background. A level of bac +5 studies is generally required. IT and cybersecurity specialties are particularly appreciated.
Master Cybersecurity manager
This 2-year program allows you to master the fundamental skills required for the role of cybersecurity manager and promote your professional integration. Its cost of €15,000 net of tax per year is fully covered by our partner companies. CSB.SCHOOL is authorized to train and organize the assessment of the Level 7 Professional Title Expert in the development of cybersecurity solutions RNCP number 38463 under the authority of AN21.
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