Information Security Analyst

Job Titles in this field: Computer Systems Engineers/Architects, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Database Administrators, Computer Network Architects, Computer Systems Analysts, Web Administrators

Education: Bachelors Degree is generally required. Certifications are helpful, such as S+

Median pay in MN is $46.24

Job Growth in MN is 23.7%

Skills required:

• Computers and Electronics—Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Education and Training—Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Telecommunications—Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Engineering and Technology—Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Administration and Management—Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Mathematics—Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language—Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Public Safety and Security—Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Customer and Personal Service—Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Clerical—Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

(Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, 2018a)

I would hope to work outside of downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. I would prefer to work somewhere such as Woodbury. I will expect a 401k, health and life insurance from a company. I also would expect a dental and a vision plan as well if it is a big company. For a small company I would expect health insurance and a 401k. I would also expect to be working from home some of the time.