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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”.

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Tasks for “Security Specialist”

Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.

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