Information Security Engineers
Information Security Auditor, Information Security System Engineer, Infrastructure Security Engineer, Security Engineer
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.
On the job, you would:
- Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
- Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
- Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Communications
- telecommunications
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
People and Technology Systems
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Ideas and Logic
- order or arrange things
- use rules to solve problems
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Innovation
- Perseverance
- Adaptability
- Stress Tolerance
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Operating system software
- Apple iOS
- Microsoft Windows Server
Project management software
- Atlassian Confluence
- Microsoft Teams
Development environment software
- Go
- Microsoft PowerShell
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 5)
bachelor's degree or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Explore More
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Information Security Analysts
- Network & Computer Systems Administrators
- Penetration Testers
- Security Management Specialists
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