💼 Job-Based Roles in Cybersecurity
These roles are categorized from entry-level to advanced, so you can align your courses and training programs accordingly.

🔰 Entry-Level Roles (Good for Beginners)
Role
Description
SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center Analyst)
Monitors systems for threats, analyzes alerts, and escalates incidents.
IT Security Support
Helps manage firewalls, antivirus, and user access control.
Security Analyst (Jr.)
Performs log analysis, threat detection, and basic risk assessments.
GRC Analyst (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
Focuses on policies, compliance frameworks, and audits.
Vulnerability Analyst
Scans and reports on system vulnerabilities using tools like Nessus or Qualys.

🧠 Mid-Level Roles (After 1–3 Years Experience)
Role
Description
Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
Simulates attacks to find weaknesses in systems and networks.
Incident Responder
Handles real-time breaches and security events.
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Analyzes cyber threats, malware, and attacker tactics.
Cloud Security Engineer
Secures cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP.
Forensics Analyst
Investigates security incidents and collects digital evidence.

🔐 Advanced Roles (3+ Years / Specialized Certifications)
Role
Description
Security Engineer / Architect
Designs and implements security solutions for entire systems.
Red Team Specialist
Conducts advanced attack simulations and security testing.
Blue Team Lead
Leads defense operations, threat detection, and incident response.
CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Executive role overseeing entire cybersecurity strategy.
DevSecOps Engineer
Integrates security into DevOps pipelines, securing applications and deployments.