Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures for 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/viruses.
Develop security measures to protect computer data files.
Protect computers from unauthorized changes, destruction, or viewing.
Talk with users to determine access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Change security files, correct errors, and change individual access codes.
Monitor use of data files to safeguard information.
Run tests to make sure security measures are working.
Data Security Administrator, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Officer, Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst), Information Technology Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Systems Analyst
Entry Level - $23.58
Median - $30.22
Senior Level - $56.95
34.5% increase (31.5% increase nationwide)
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