Cyber Security & Defense

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Specialist

Career Profile, Role Overview & Industry Salary Benchmark

Role Overview

With the exponential rise in cyber threats, certified Cyber Security professionals are among the highest-paid tech specialists worldwide. They safeguard critical digital infrastructure, audit vulnerabilities, and secure data from unauthorized access.

Industry Standard Salary Benchmark

Typically, in both the domestic market (Bangladesh) and international remote/freelance marketplaces, a qualified professional in this position earns within the following compensation tiers:

Entry-Level (Junior / Fresher)
30,000 - 50,000 BDT
0 – 1 Year Practical Experience
Mid-Level Professional
55,000 - 1,00,000 BDT
1 – 3 Years Industry Experience
Senior / Lead Specialist
1,10,000 - 2,20,000+ BDT
4+ Years Project & Team Leadership
Global Remote / Freelancing
$1,000 - $5,000+ / mo
Upwork, Fiverr & Global Remote Contracts

Key Responsibilities in this Role

  • Execute web application, API, and network Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).
  • Identify security flaws according to OWASP Top 10 guidelines and write clear remediation reports.
  • Configure enterprise firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and security rules.
  • Perform server hardening, access control audits, and incident response investigations.
  • Provide technical security advisory to development and infrastructure teams.

Required Skills & Technologies

VAPT Ethical Hacking OWASP Top 10 Kali Linux Network Hardening Security Audits Burp Suite

Career Progression Path

Security Analyst → Penetration Tester / VAPT Engineer → Cyber Security Consultant → CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)

Career Snapshot

  • Department: Cyber Security & Defense
  • Market Salary: 40,000 - 1,80,000+ BDT
  • Industry Demand: Very High
  • Work Model: Onsite / Hybrid / Remote
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