Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, etc.) and familiarity with threat detection/prevention techniques Practical experience in securing network infrastructure and configurations (firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, etc.) Expertise in hardening of operating systems and network services across different platforms (Windows, Linux, MacOS) Practical experience securing containerized environment and orchestration systems (Kubernetes, Docker) Practical experience securing public clouds Experience in implementing, maintaining and configuring security tools (e.g. EDR, VM, MDM, PAM systems, etc.) Proficient in scripting and automation (Python, Bash)