Resume Example
Security Engineer Resume Example
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Key skills
Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)DevSecOpsFirewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet)PKI/encryptionIAM (Okta, CyberArk)NIST/ISO 27001Terraform
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Certifications
- CISSP
- AWS Security Specialty
- Azure Security Engineer
- CCSP
- CompTIA SecurityX
Salary ranges
| Level | US | EU | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | USD 85,000-105,000 | EUR 55,000-70,000 | CAD 70,000-90,000 |
| Mid | USD 110,000-140,000 | EUR 76,000-100,000 | CAD 95,000-120,000 |
| Senior | USD 140,000-185,000 | EUR 100,000-140,000 | CAD 120,000-160,000 |
US hot markets
- Washington DC
- San Francisco
- New York
- Seattle
EU hot markets
- London
- Frankfurt
- Munich
Canada hot markets
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Vancouver
Why this works
- Highlights outcomes aligned with Security Engineer priorities.
- Emphasizes System Design and API Development to match ATS scans.
- Shows ownership, collaboration, and measurable results.
Example bullets
- Improved system reliability by optimizing core services and infrastructure.
- Automated deployment workflows to speed releases and reduce risk.
- Collaborated with product teams to ship scalable features on schedule.
FAQ
Common questions about this role
What should a Security Engineer resume highlight?
Focus on system reliability, scalable delivery, and engineering impact so hiring teams see immediate fit.
Which skills matter most for Security Engineer roles?
Prioritize System Design, API Development, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD in your skills section.
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