THE CYBERSECURITY ICEBERG EXPLAINED

THE CYBERSECURITY ICEBERG EXPLAINED TIER 2 Ethical Hacker / SOC Analyst Cybersecurity Engineer Application Security (AppSec) Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) OT Security Sales and Presales Law Enforcement Tier 2: Cybersecurity Engineer Cybersecurity Engineers build and support defense systems. They install, configure, and maintain the firewalls, networks, and tools that analysts use. Common job titles include Network Security Engineer and Cloud Security Engineer. Career Benefits Offers abundant job openings and hands-on experience building systems. Easy Entry Point: High job availability makes this ideal for transitioning from IT or networking. Great for Builders: Ideal if you enjoy writing scripts, configuring servers, and managing infrastructure. Career Drawbacks You face low pay, siloed skills, and late shifts. Salary Caps: High competition keeps starting and senior salaries lower than specialized roles. The Skill Trap: Engineers risk getting stuck working on a single tool or firewall for years. After-Hours Shifts: System upgrades and changes usually take place outside business hours.