CAREER
Salary Median (2020)
$103,590
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+31.2% (much faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. 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.
Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst), Information Technology Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Systems Analyst
I develop and implement strategies focusing on the entitlement life-cycle and management of unstructured data across the firm. I also partner with business and technology stakeholders to provide technology solutions (tactical and strategic) to better enable the firm to meet business objectives. I manage the development and deployment of the first global windows file-share entitlement review. I present strategy, challenges, and processes to senior management and risk officers.
Compiling metrics and responding to events as they come into the SIEM.
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (43%)
Some college, no degree
16%
Bachelor's degree
43%
Master's degree
24%
Other*
17%
*All other responses combined for clarity.
IT/Cyber-Security Analyst ,
NSWC Indian Head Explosives Ordinance Disposal Technical Division
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Information Technology
Graduate
Computer Science
Certification / License
Homeland Security
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Computer Science
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