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Also called all source analyst, application security analyst, applications security analyst and computer systems security analyst.
$129,180
Median pay a year
190,650
People do this work
6
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Implementing computer security measures
Monitoring digital information security
Testing computer operations
Updating industry knowledge
Troubleshooting issues
Developing security policies
Documenting operational procedures
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Information Security Analyst
Summary
Information Security Analyst planning and implementing security measures to protect computer networks and information, assessing vulnerabilities and proposing risk mitigation strategies
Experience
Information Security Analyst
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Developed plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure
Monitored current reports of computer viruses to determine updates for virus protection systems
Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmission
Performed risk assessments and executed tests of data processing systems to ensure security measures
Modified computer security files to incorporate new software and correct errors or access statuses
Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and discussed them with violators to prevent recurrence
Documented computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests
Testing computer operations, Updating industry knowledge
Tools and software
Amazon Web Services AWS software, eMASS, Firewall software, Linux, Microsoft Azure software, Microsoft Excel
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On site, Remote · Active Active Secret clearance clearance
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Developed plans to safeguard computer filesMonitored reports of computer virusesEncrypted data transmissions and erected firewallsPerformed risk assessments and executed testsModified computer security files for updatesReviewed security procedure violations with violators
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Developed comprehensive plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized access and modification
Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to protect confidential information
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Developed comprehensive plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized access and modification, regularly updating them every quarter
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Regularly updated every quarterReviewed plans several times a yearAdjusted plans as needed
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Encrypted data transmissions and erected firewalls to protect confidential information
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Reduced data breaches significantlyIncreased user trust in data handlingEnhanced overall system security
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What an Information Security Analyst does
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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.
What it pays
How much does an Information Security Analyst make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$97,810
Median
$129,180
75th percentile
$163,500
About 190,650 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$98,800
$114,990
$146,690
AL
$84,590
$122,730
$137,640
AR
$72,680
$103,490
$134,050
AZ
$95,160
$125,260
$156,460
CA
$101,840
$138,570
$177,890
CO
$108,150
$135,220
$169,310
CT
$99,260
$130,570
$162,850
DC
$113,420
$135,090
$171,940
DE
$106,290
$137,030
$166,300
FL
$91,020
$124,860
$153,540
GA
$98,330
$128,970
$162,510
HI
$96,520
$126,250
$131,640
IA
$87,540
$119,710
$135,440
IL
$98,910
$124,180
$154,890
IN
$72,220
$101,420
$128,960
KS
$78,670
$100,620
$130,020
KY
$77,790
$103,630
$135,280
LA
$76,630
$92,990
$123,480
MA
$107,540
$136,550
$176,450
MD
$106,790
$139,640
$183,260
ME
$77,120
$101,730
$132,400
MI
$82,480
$106,230
$131,820
MN
$103,190
$130,710
$158,270
MO
$79,140
$103,440
$131,230
MS
$62,940
$87,690
$108,260
MT
$62,870
$81,950
$109,620
NC
$100,620
$131,540
$154,770
ND
$86,930
$107,540
$126,060
NE
$76,820
$92,550
$128,070
NH
$88,990
$124,000
$156,500
NJ
$104,110
$134,820
$171,240
NM
$105,820
$130,070
$162,830
NV
$83,920
$106,200
$146,730
NY
$102,930
$134,660
$173,920
OH
$83,250
$110,480
$138,520
OK
$73,350
$94,000
$128,530
PA
$84,390
$117,770
$144,360
PR
$49,310
$63,740
$83,680
RI
$87,430
$109,420
$145,610
SC
$80,460
$105,800
$135,260
SD
$89,810
$116,640
$161,700
TN
$82,450
$115,430
$155,590
TX
$101,380
$129,890
$160,020
UT
$76,860
$99,690
$132,350
VA
$103,980
$134,900
$169,970
VT
$88,660
$109,750
$154,520
WA
$123,590
$154,940
$178,890
WI
$80,880
$101,550
$129,450
WY
$76,330
$98,710
$141,720
Other names
Other names for this job
all source analyst, application security analyst, applications security analyst, computer systems security analyst, counterespionage analyst, cyber defense analyst, cyber defense forensics analyst, cyber information security analyst, cyber security analyst, cybersecurity all source analyst, cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity exploitation analyst.
More names for this work
cybersecurity incident response analyst, cybersecurity multi disciplined language analyst, cybersecurity target network analyst, cybersecurity threat analyst, cybersecurity warning analyst, data security analyst, exploitation analyst, incident response analyst, information assurance analyst, information systems security analyst, information technology analyst, information technology security analyst, intrusion detection analyst, it analyst, it security analyst, network security analyst, network security systems analyst, scada security analyst, security analyst, security operations analyst, security operations center analyst, soc analyst, supervisory control and data acquisition security analyst, systems analyst, systems security analyst, technology analyst, threat monitoring analyst, warning analyst, adp systems security, ai security specialist, artificial intelligence security specialist, automatic data processing systems security specialist, blue team member, certified information systems security professional, CISSP, cloud security architect, cloud security engineer, computer security coordinator, computer security information specialist, computer security specialist, cryptological technician, cryptologist, cyber incident responder, cyber intel planner, cyber intelligence specialist, cyber operations planner, cyber operations specialist, cyber operator.
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Information Security Analyst
Implementing computer security measures
Monitoring digital information security
Testing computer operations
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