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Information Security Engineers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$108,970	34800	10.8%
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National

State

City

State

City

$108,970

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

34800

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

10.8%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months

Detailed Work Activities

Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
Manage information technology projects or system activities.
Manage information technology projects or system activities.
Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
Establish work standards.
Develop software or computer applications.
Install computer software.
Develop software or computer applications.
Install computer software.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Evaluate potential of products, technologies, or resources.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
Manage information technology projects or system activities.
Manage information technology projects or system activities.
Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Read documents to gather technical information.
Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
Supervise information technology personnel.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
Write reports or evaluations.

Tasks

Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
Train staff on, and oversee the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.
Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
Develop response and recovery strategies for security breaches.
Conduct investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.
Develop or install software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
Oversee development of plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.
Identify or implement solutions to information security problems.
Develop information security standards and best practices.
Recommend information security enhancements to management.
Oversee performance of risk assessment or execution of system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.
Coordinate vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.
Review security assessments for computing environments or check for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
Troubleshoot security and network problems.
Coordinate documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.
Develop or implement software tools to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.
Write reports regarding investigations of information security breaches or network evaluations.
Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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