Sarkari Naukri for a Cyber Security Professional

Why Cyber Security Job in Sarkari Naukri Only?

As we all know, a cyber security job comes under the Information technology (IT) and IT industry is mainly driven by private sector. I know better because my home town Bangalore is the hub of IT industry.
But why would you prefer a cyber security job in Sarkari Naukri, when there are so many vacancies in private companies. Well! I leave up to you, why you want a Sarkari Naukri but not private sector jobs.

Nonetheless, there is a great opportunity for Cyber security professionals in government jobs. There could be many reasons which we will discuss in this article.

What is Cyber Security?

First thing a job aspirant should know, what is cyber security? I do not think, you are not familiar with cyber security. Every graduate from any discipline should have a fair idea about Internet and other information related to it.
Always a company or an institution wants to protect its data. Hence, cyber security is nothing but protection of data or other critical information from outside attacks by hackers or people with malafide intensions.
Cyber security is of utmost importance for private companies and governmental organization alike. In fact, today national security and business interests of a country totally depends upon cyber security.

Job Profile: What is the Job of a Cyber Security Professional?

Well! Job of a cyber security professional can be categorized into 5 various levels according to the work experience of a job seeker.

1. Entry Level

Entry level position of a cyber security professional is Executive Manager. Your duty would be correlating the broad security guidelines of the organization with daily security operations. This position is for aspirants with least work experience.

2. Middle Level

Middle level job position is Manager. Manager’s responsibility would be management of security programs, data security, policy creation & management, business continuity and disaster recovery. This position would require more experience.

3. Senior & Top Level

Senior and top level position is Chief Manager. His role would be design and development of information policy, regulatory compliance and the most important information security governance. This job profile is for experienced candidates.

4. Senior & Top Level

Here senior & top level position is of Security advisors and Auditors. Responsibilities are advisory services for information security, designing policy, risk assessment and compliance to both global & industry standards. This job post is also for experienced candidates.

5. Senior & Top Level

This position is Chief information officer. Your role would be rationalizing cost of current and future investments to minimize information risks. This position is for highly experienced candidates with years of experience.
You have to see where you fit in among 5 job categories. Although there is a little chance for a fresher but you can get the job after having few years of experience.

Qualification for a Cyber Security Job

Qualification for a cyber security job in Sarkari Naukri or private company is following.

• You must be a graduate in any discipline. However it is preferred, if you have a degree in computer science. Basically, software engineering background.
• Complete knowledge of computer networks. You should know the psyche of a hacker who can hack.
• You must have done courses in cyber security. The certified courses like CISA (Certified Information System Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Management), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professionals)
• You can courses from other vendors like CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) and MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer)
• You should also have work experience of few years.

Who is Recruiting Cyber Security Professionals?

Well! I said earlier, cyber security jobs are available in Sarkari Naukri as well as private sector.
Jobs in Sarkari Naukri fall in the category of

1. Computer Specialist
2. Information Technology Officer
3. Information technology Specialist
4. Assistant chief Security Officer
5. Penetration Tester

Jobs in private sectors are

1. Cyber Security Analyst
2. Research Scientist
3. Senior Information Security Specialist

Salary of a Cyber Security Professional

Now comes the stuff that you would like to listen, the remuneration or the salary of a cyber security professional.
If you have one year experience then you can get Rs 300,000 Per Annum.
If you have 5 years of experience then you can get Rs 8 to 10 Lakhs.

Future of Cyber Security Career

Scope of a cyber security job is very bright. As world is coming together, we need more secure and reliable communication systems.
To make connectivity more secure, we need cyber security professionals. To save our systems from hackers, these professionals are highly in demand.
India needs secure systems to safeguard its vital interests. Hence in future, it would need more such professional in great numbers.
So your future as a cyber security professional is fully bright. You can make this as your career choice.

Conclusion

Finally, in conclusion I would say, cyber security jobs are available in Sarkari Naukri as well as private companies.
But you need some experience because job is very challenging. Moreover, the salary is very lucrative.