(IT) Information Technology

Information Security Analysts

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

Information Security Analysts

About this Career Path

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Salary Breakdown

Information Security Analysts

$86,410

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$50,200

ENTRY LEVEL

$80,170

MID LEVEL

$127,590

EXPERT LEVEL

$41.54

AVERAGE HOURLY

$24.14

ENTRY LEVEL

$38.54

MID LEVEL

$61.34

EXPERT LEVEL

Projected Jobs

Information Security Analysts

1,540

Projected job openings through 2030

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Job Titles

Information Security Analysts

JOB TITLE

Help Desk Technician

Skill Level

Entry

JOB TITLE

Systems/Network Administrator

Skill Level

Mid

JOB TITLE

Information Security Manager/Chief Information Security Officer

Skill Level

Advanced

Supporting Programs

Information Security Analysts

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Directions Training Center
 Non Credit    In Person

Directions Training Center
 Non Credit    In Person

Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
 Associates Degree    In Person

Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
 Associates Degree    In Person

Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
 Associates Degree    In Person

Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
 Associates Degree    In Person

Top Expected Tasks

Information Security Analysts

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Information Security Analysts

K

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

K

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

K

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

K

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

K

KNOWLEDGE

Telecommunications

S

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

S

SKILL

Active Listening

S

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

S

SKILL

Speaking

A

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

A

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

A

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

A

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

A

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

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