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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Network Security Engineer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 27 Network Security Engineer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Network Security Engineer do?

  Cyber operational defence specialists work in tandem with Cyber Security Governance and management to ensure that systems remain secure. They tune and build secure systems and resolve security problems.

  Tasks required include:

  • Deals with and reports on breaches in security.
  • Develops quality standards and validation techniques.
  • Develops test plans for security systems and undertakes and documents the testing of security systems weaknesses and errors, identifies source of problems and proposes solutions.
  • Examines IT system for potential threats to its security and integrity and draws up response plans for situations where security is compromised.
  • Makes recommendations concerning software/system quality.
  • Uses specialist software to gather and analyse information and evidence relating to cybercrime and presents findings to law enforcement officials or private clients.

• What are the entry requirements for a Network Security Engineer?

  Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.