Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field. 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity or security engineering. Deep expertise designing and implementing security controls across cloud and on-prem infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure). Strong experience with application security, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response. Hands-on proficiency in security automation, network and data protection, authentication/authorization mechanisms, and encryption. Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC2, PCI DSS, etc.) and security standards. Proven track record mentoring engineers and influencing secure development practices. Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.