Information Security Engineers

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Job Outlook:
None
Education: Bachelor's degree
Salary
High: $166,780.00
Average: $104,660.00
Hourly
Average: $50.32

Summary of What they do:

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  • Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
  • Establish work standards.
  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Install computer software.
  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Install computer software.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
  • Evaluate potential of products, technologies, or resources.
  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
  • Write reports or evaluations.

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