Technology
Information Security Engineers
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.
Median salary
$108,970
Typical range
$53k – $177k
Job outlook
+8% (faster than average)
AI exposure
Plan a path to Information Security Engineers
Education
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree
Plan my path to this →Typical progression
Information Security Engineers Intern
Internship
$36,000
~4 mos to advance
Junior Information Security Engineers
Entry / Junior
$52,650
~2 yrs to advance
Information Security Engineers
Established
$108,970
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Information Security Engineers
Senior
$142,885
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Key skills
A typical day
- •Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
- •Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
- •Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
- •Train staff on, and oversee the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.
- •Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Technology
Explore all- Massachusetts Institute of Technology4% admit · $124,000 grad pay
- Stanford University4% admit · $122,000 grad pay
- Carnegie Mellon University11% admit · $109,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
- Georgia Institute of Technology16% admit · $99,000 grad pay
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