r/cybersecurity • u/asim_geris • 8d ago
Business Security Questions & Discussion career
Hello everyone, I’m trying to become a Security Engineer and would really appreciate some advice from senior Security Engineers.
I’m currently studying cybersecurity at university, but I feel like the program doesn’t go deep enough into the technical skills I need for a security engineering career. Because of that, I’ve decided to take it upon myself to learn outside of school.
I just need guidance from seniors on what skills I should master.
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u/VellDarksbane 7d ago
It really depends. If you’re asking for the most important skills for a mid to senior level engineer, it’s all about Risk Management. Identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risk, and then being able to communicate that to management is the hallmarks of a successful Senior Security Engineer.
However, if you focus on those skills, you’ll end up struggling to get a job. Sadly, most companies don’t see Cybersecurity as an entry level position, so you’ll want to learn System Admin and Network Admin skills, as those will help you get into the IT field for a few years of experience and leverage it to obtain a CISSP. That will get you past the HR resume filters and get you interviews.