Information Security Analysts

Also Called: Information Security Officer, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Information Technology Specialist, Network Security Analyst

What Information Security Analysts do

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.

  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security Information Technology

Training Program Areas:

Computer Technician • OCT-Only Homeland Security • OCT-Only Information Technology • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Network analyzers
  • Mainframe computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Protocol analyzers

Technology

Transaction security and virus protection software
Ping Identity
Symantec
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
Oracle JDBC
Network monitoring software
Nagios
Wireshark

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
management
customer service
Communications
telecommunications

Education

  • 53% Bachelor's degree
  • 23% Post-baccalaureate certificate
  • 13% Associate's degree

Experience

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.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cooperation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Working Conditions
  • Independence
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Information Security Analysts across the country typically make.

$33.28 / hour
$69,210 /year

Entry Level

$57.87 / hour
$120,360 /year

Median Level

$87.68 / hour
$182,370 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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