by Gavin Breier

I.T. Career Research

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by: Gavin Breier

The career I chose was a Information Security Analyst

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It is also called a data security analyst or a Information security officer and it is in the Network Systems pathway.

Skills

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Some of the skills required are basic skills, problem solving, knowing how to use technology properly and be able to think of pros and cons for a situation.

Tasks

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As a Information security analyst I would have to read work related information, figure out pros and cons to different patches, find security problems and figure out the best way to patch them, figure out how these changes will affect a system and set up firewalls.

Knowledge

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I would have to know about Engineering and technology, communications, business and arts and humanities.

Abilities

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I would have to be able to verbally transfer ideas and logic. I would also have to read and understand work related material. Also a big ability is to have good attention so you don't get distracted from your work

Personality

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I would have to show Integrity and attention to detail. I would have to work on my stress tolerance.

Technology

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A few types of software I would use are transaction security and virus protection software, network monitoring software and VPN management software.

Education

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1. Bachelors degree

2. Certificate after college

3. Associates degree

Wisconsin Wages (entry)

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Hourly: $23.39

Annually: $46,570

Wisconsin Jobs

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2014

No. of jobs: 700-1830

Percent change: NA

Avg. openings per year: NA

2020

No. of jobs: NA

Percent change: NA

Avg. openings per year: NA

Related Occupations

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1. Computer Systems Analyst

2. Electrical Engineer

Three Details I learned

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1. How much a Information Security Analyst makes.

2. You have to know about customer service as an Information Security Analyst.

3. That an Electrical Engineer is a related occupation to an Information Security Analyst.

Why I chose this Career

52336 — 2014-05-09 17:08:56 UTC

I chose this career because I have always liked security. I have always wanted to have a job like a police officer but I also like technology so this job would let me do a little of both. I also fit most of the personality description and I would like to do most of the things in the job description.

Sources

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wicareerpathways.org

mynextmove.org

worknet.wisconsin.gov

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