Cyber Security Specialist

1. Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in:
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science / Information Technology
• Information Systems / Network Engineering
• Acceptable Alternatives:
• Associate degree with relevant work experience.
• Recognized cybersecurity certifications in place of a degree.

2. Work Experience

• Minimum Experience: 2 years in a cybersecurity-related role.
• Relevant Experience Includes:
• Security Operations (SOC) or Incident Response.
• Network or System Security Administration.
• Vulnerability Management or Penetration Testing Support.
• Monitoring and analysis using security tools (SIEM, EDR, scanners).

3. Application & E-Commerce Security:

• Awareness of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Experience with web application scanning tools (Burp Suite, Acunetix).
• Knowledge of PCI-DSS and data privacy regulations (GDPR).
• Understanding of fraud detection and online transaction security