4-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field Strong understanding of infrastructure security concepts (network, endpoint, cloud, application) Hands-on experience identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents Strong incident management and response skills Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-171, 800-53, CSF) and CIS Controls Experience with security tools (firewalls, SIEM, email security, vulnerability scanners, EDR) Proficiency with vendors (Proofpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, Sophos, SonicWall) Strong understanding of networking protocols and services Expertise in securing cloud-hosted systems, servers, and applications Knowledge of operating system hardening best practices Familiarity with current hacker techniques and countermeasures Strong Microsoft 365 security experience Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills