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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1122.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 96,040.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 46.00
- Currently, there are 96,870 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Information Security Analysts”.
Also Known As…
- Information Security Analysts
- Information Technology Specialist
- Information Technology Security Analyst
- Information Systems Security Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- Information Security Officer
- Information Security Manager
- Information Security Analyst
- Data Security Administrator
- Computer Specialist
- Computer Security Specialist
- Warning Analyst
- Threat Monitoring Analyst
- Systems Security Information Technology Specialist
- Systems Security Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- SOC Analyst
- Security Specialist
- Security Operations Analyst
- Security Engineer
- Security Director
- Security Consultant
- Security Architect
- Security Analyst
- Programmer Analyst
- PC Analyst (Personal Computer Analyst)
- Partner Integration Planner
- Network Security Officer
- Network Security Engineer
- Network Security Analyst
- Network Security Administrator
- Network Manager
- Network Administrator
- Mission Assessment Specialist
- Internet Security Specialist
- Information Technology Manager
- Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant)
- Information Technology Auditor
- Information Technology Audit Manager
- Information Technology Applications Developer (IT Applications Developer)
- Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)
- Information Systems Security Specialist
- Information Systems Security Officer
- Information Security Engineer
- Information Security Director
- Information Assurance Engineer
- Information Assurance Analyst
- Exploitation Analyst
- Database Security Expert
- Data Security Analyst
- Data Recovery Planner
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Ops Planner
- Cyber Operator
- Cyber Intel Planner
- Cyber Incident Responder
- Cyber Defense Analyst
- Cryptologist
- Cryptological Technician
- Computer Systems Technician
- Computer Systems Security Analyst
- Computer Systems Manager
- Computer Security Information Specialist
- Computer Security Coordinator
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Specialist (ADP Systems Security)
- All-Source Analyst
- All Source-Collection Requirements Manager
- All Source-Collection Manager
Tasks for “Network Engineer”
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.
- Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
- Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
- Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
- Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
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