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	Information Security Analysts	Computer and Information Systems Managers	Information Security Engineers	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	Security Management Specialists	Information Technology Project Managers
SUMMARY	28% Low Risk	14% Minimal Risk	16% Minimal Risk	16% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk	20% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	6.3/10	8.1/10	7.5/10	6.7/10	6.5/10	6.9/10
POLLING	57% (Moderate Risk, Based on 764 votes)	34% (Low Risk, Based on 492 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	56% (Moderate Risk, Based on 622 votes)	45% (Moderate Risk, Based on 21 votes)	55% (Moderate Risk, Based on 450 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	28.5%	15.2%	8.2%	8.2%	3.0%	8.2%
WAGES	$124,910 or $60.05 per hour	$171,200 or $82.30 per hour	$108,970 or $52.39 per hour	$108,970 or $52.39 per hour	$81,270 or $39.07 per hour	$108,970 or $52.39 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	179,430	645,970	439,380	439,380	1,128,200	439,380
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DESCRIPTION	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.	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.	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.	Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.	Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.	Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

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