Information Security Engineers
- Information Technology
Median Yearly Income
$102,480
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+8.06%
What do Information Security Engineers 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.
Career Interests Areas
- Conventional
- Investigative
- Realistic
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