(IT) Information Technology

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.

Salary Breakdown

Information Security Analysts

Average

$86,410

ANNUAL

$41.54

HOURLY

Entry Level

$50,200

ANNUAL

$24.14

HOURLY

Mid Level

$80,170

ANNUAL

$38.54

HOURLY

Expert Level

$127,590

ANNUAL

$61.34

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Information Security Analysts

1,540

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Information Security Analysts

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Help Desk Technician

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Systems/Network Administrator

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Information Security Manager/Chief Information Security Officer

Supporting Programs

Information Security Analysts

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Top Expected Tasks

Information Security Analysts


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Information Security Analysts

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Telecommunications

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Written Comprehension


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