Why this resume works. In IT recruiting, the average time a reader will spend on a given resume is around six seconds. This tiny amount of time spent per CV is what serves as the goal. This section will discuss the essential skills you need to highlight in your security engineer resume to stand out from other candidates and capture the attention of hiring managers. 1. Risk assessment. The main goal of a safety engineer is to ensure that workplaces are as safe as possible for employees and visitors.