Cybersecurity Analyst vs Network Engineer
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Pay
Cybersecurity Analyst
$136,500 typical, a year
Most Cybersecurity Analysts earn $110,000 to $162,000 a year.
From 1,301 postings that list pay
2,945 open jobs now
Network Engineer
$138,500 typical, a year
Most Network Engineers earn $116,100 to $167,500 a year.
From 1,074 postings that list pay
2,663 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Cybersecurity Analysts and Network Engineers.
What each one does
Cybersecurity Analyst
- Monitor security systems and alerts to identify suspicious behavior and potential threats.
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents and security events.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and scans to identify security weaknesses.
- Remediate security vulnerabilities and apply necessary patches.
- Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to implement security controls.
- Document security incidents, investigations, and response actions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Network Engineer
- Design and implement network infrastructure for enterprise environments.
- Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot network issues to restore system functionality.
- Monitor network performance to ensure optimal operation.
- Create and update technical documentation for systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical projects.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Cybersecurity Analyst
More common in Cybersecurity Analyst postings
- Cybersecurity 5 in 10 postings
- CISSP 4 in 10 postings
- NIST 3 in 10 postings
- Vulnerability Management 3 in 10 postings
- SIEM 3 in 10 postings
- Risk Management 3 in 10 postings
- Incident Management 2 in 10 postings
- Information Security 2 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's Degree 2 in 10 postings
- Security & Compliance 2 in 10 postings
Network Engineer
More common in Network Engineer postings
- Network Engineering 4 in 10 postings
- Firewalls 4 in 10 postings
- Network Architecture 3 in 10 postings
- Network Infrastructure 3 in 10 postings
- Network Troubleshooting 3 in 10 postings
- Network Security 3 in 10 postings
- Technical Degree 3 in 10 postings
- Network Monitoring 3 in 10 postings
- CCNA 2 in 10 postings
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Cybersecurity Analyst
Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst II
System HighPay not stated Colorado Springs, CO 80912SIEMActive DirectoryIncident ManagementDHCPFirewalls +14Cybersecurity Analyst
Boeing$87k - $155k/yrstated AL- HuntsvilleVulnerability ManagementAuditingScrumRisk ManagementCybersecurity +2
Network Engineer
Junior Network Engineer
XpectsolutionsPay not stated Huntsville, AL, USFirewallsRoutersServiceNowNetwork InfrastructureCCNA +3Senior Wireless Network Engineer
XpectsolutionsPay not stated Quantico, VA, USANetwork Intrusion DetectionWLANCisco WirelessSpectrum AnalyzerCisco Certified +1Network Technician
Nor-Cal Controls ES, LLC$23 - $25/hr Employer statedEl Dorado Hills, CaliforniaNetwork SwitchNetwork EngineeringRoutersNetwork DevicesNetwork Infrastructure
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