Hard Skills

• Threat analysis
• Vulnerability assessment
• Intrusion detection
• Incident response
• Security monitoring
• Malware analysis
• Penetration testing support
• Risk assessment
• Security policy enforcement
• Network security

Technical Proficiencies

• SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm)
• IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata)
• Firewalls and VPNs
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
• Security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR)
• Linux/Unix administration
• Windows security hardening
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS)
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Frameworks, Standards & Compliance

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• NIST 800-53 / 800-171
• ISO 27001
• CIS Controls
• MITRE ATT&CK
• OWASP Top 10
• PCI-DSS
• HIPAA security
• GDPR awareness

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication with non-technical stakeholders
• Incident coordination
• Time management
• Documentation and reporting

Industry Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Action Verbs

• Monitored
• Investigated
• Identified
• Mitigated
• Remediated
• Analyzed
• Correlated
• Escalated
• Hardened
• Implemented
• Developed
• Documented