Security Security Engineer / Penetration Tester
SECU.GEN.P3
Designs security controls, performs penetration testing, and implements security tools.
Designs security controls, performs penetration testing, and implements security tools.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The Security Professional, committed to safeguarding people and assets while seeking to enhance their problem-solving and analytical skills.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Constantly evolving security threats and regulatory compliance challenges.
- The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of risks and the pressure to make quick, informed decisions.
- Why it matters: Believing that everyone has the right to a safe environment and that their work is vital for community peace of mind.
The plan
- Assess current security protocols and identify vulnerabilities.
- Develop comprehensive risk management strategies based on industry standards.
- Implement training programs to foster critical thinking and quick decision-making.
- Utilize advanced technology to monitor and respond to incidents effectively.
- Establish a clear communication channel for incident reporting and feedback.
What's at stake
Increased incidents due to unaddressed vulnerabilities. Loss of trust from the community and stakeholders, impacting job effectiveness. Failure to achieve compliance, leading to financial and reputational consequences.
Success looks like
A secure environment where risks are minimized and compliance is achieved. Confidence in making informed decisions during crises, leading to improved response times. Recognition as a trusted resource and leader in security best practices.
Summary
Designs security controls, performs penetration testing, and implements security tools.
Level — P3 — Mid-Level Professional
Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects
- Scope
- Features or a sub-system end-to-end
- Autonomy
- Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard
- Complexity
- Diverse problems; adapts existing approaches
- Impact
- Project / team outcomes
- Decision rights
- Owns implementation decisions for own scope
- Leadership
- Mentors juniors informally
- Typical experience
- 3–5 yrs
Core outputs
No core outputs recorded yet.
Adjacent roles
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities8
- Designing security controlscommonlevel
- Performing penetration testingcommonlevel
- Implementing security toolscommonlevel
- Conducting security assessmentscommonlevel
- Collaborating with development teamscommonlevel
- Documenting security findingscommonlevel
- Providing security recommendationscommonlevel
- Participating in security trainingcommonlevel
Tasks3
- Design and implement security controlscommonlevel
- Perform penetration testscommonlevel
- Collaborate with development teamscommonlevel
Skills8
- Security control designcommonlevel
- Penetration testingcommonlevel
- Security tool deploymentcommonlevel
- Security assessmentcommonlevel
- Collaborationcommonlevel
- Documentationcommonlevel
- Security recommendationscommonlevel
- Training participationcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Security standardscommonlevel
- Penetration testing methodologiescommonlevel
- Security toolsetscommonlevel
- Security assessment techniquescommonlevel
- Development collaborationcommonlevel
- Security documentationcommonlevel
- Industry best practicescommonlevel
- Security trainingcommonlevel
competency8
- Strong knowledge of security standardscommonlevel
- Penetration testing expertisecommonlevel
- Security tool implementationcommonlevel
- Analytical skillscommonlevel
- Problem-solvingcommonlevel
- Communicationcommonlevel
- Team collaborationcommonlevel
- Continuous learningcommonlevel
qualification3
- 3–6 years experiencecommonlevel
- Strong knowledge of security standardscommonlevel
- Proven penetration testing skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security III | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Security 3 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Mid-Level Security | common | medium0.64 | — |
| Security Security Engineer / Penetration Tester | common | medium0.60 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
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