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Short Description:

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures to protect 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 to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
  • Perform risk assessments and execute tests of the data processing systems to ensure the functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
  • Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Database User Interface and Query Software: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2; Amazon Redshift; Amazon Web Services AWS software; Blackboard software
  • Development Environment Software: Apache Kafka; Apache Maven; Go; Microsoft PowerShell 
  • Network Monitoring Software: Nagios; Sniffer Investigator; Symantec Blue Coat Data Loss Prevention; Wireshark
  • Transaction Security and Virus Protection Software: HP WebInspect; NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software; Portswigger BurP Suite; Stack smashing protection SSP software
  • Web Platform Development Software: Django; Google Angular; Microsoft ASP.NET; Spring Framework 

Job Zones

  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to qualify.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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