Top 10 Next-Gen Cyber Careers for Engineering Students

Tuesday, 07 October 2025, 09:42 IST

Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

With MeitY’s Cybersecurity Strategy 2023-28 and DPDP Act enforcement, Policy Analysts align engineering workflows with compliance frameworks like CERT-In mandates, automating audits via SOAR tools.

Industrial engineers optimize GRC processes.

Skills: ISO 27001, RiskLens, and regulatory mapping. Demand stabilized at 15%, with Rs 13 lakh salaries.

Future: Advise NIC on policy.

Importance: Ensures compliance for India’s IT giants.

Zero-Trust Network Architect

Zero-Trust Architects secure hybrid networks for India’s remote workforce, implementing micro-segmentation with Zscaler and Okta, countering lateral attacks in PSU networks.

Electronics/network engineers excel.

Skills: SDP frameworks, identity management.

Growth: 20%, salaries at Rs 15 lakh.

Outlook: Design secure 5G networks for Airtel.

Value: Enhances India’s remote work resilience.