Occupation
Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
$129,180 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 15-1212.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
- 02Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- 03Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- 04Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- 05Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- 06Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
- 07Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
- 08Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
- 09Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- 10Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
- 11Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
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What the posting will be called
Information Security OfficerInformation Systems Security Officer (ISSO)Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst)Network Security AnalystInformation Security SpecialistInformation Systems Security AnalystSecurity AnalystSystems Analyst
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Knowledge the job leans on
Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEducation and Training
Skills that carry over from service
Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisTime ManagementSystems EvaluationQuality Control AnalysisCoordinationOperations Monitoring