1. Initial Screening
HR or Recruiter Call: They’ll check your background, career goals, and interest in the role.
Basic Fit Questions: Salary expectations, work authorization, availability, and high-level overview of your experience.
2. Technical Screening
Phone or Video Interview with a technical recruiter or security team member.
Focus areas:
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs).
Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
Familiarity with common attack types (phishing, SQL injection, malware, privilege escalation).
Tools & technologies: SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners.
Incident response basics.
