What does a Security Engineer do?

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What the job involves

Design and implement security controls, tools, and processes to protect systems and data.
Monitor systems and networks to detect and respond to security threats and incidents.
Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle.
Perform security assessments and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in applications.
Conduct vulnerability scanning and analysis to find and fix security weaknesses.
Manage identity and access controls to ensure secure authentication and authorization.
Develop and maintain security documentation and compliance reports for audits.
Automate security tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

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Typical pay $171,900 a year (most between $144k and $203k). See the full salary breakdown