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  1. Occupations
  2. Information Security Analysts

Information Security Analysts

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.

SOC: 15-1212.00

Common Job Titles

  • Information Security Officer
  • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  • Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst)
  • Network Security Analyst

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Information Security Analysts (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

179,430

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $69,660. 25th percentile: U.S. $92,160. 50th percentile: U.S. $124,910. 75th percentile: U.S. $159,600. 90th percentile: U.S. $186,420. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$69,660
10% of workers earn the following or more$186,420
Workers on average earn$127,730

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Computers and Electronics4.3/5
  • English Language4.3/5
  • Administration and Management3.7/5
  • Telecommunications3.6/5
  • Engineering and Technology3.6/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • AJAX
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
  • Amazon Redshift
  • Amazon Simple Storage Service S3
  • Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Ansible software
  • Apache Cassandra
  • Apache Hadoop
  • Apache Hive
  • Apache Kafka
  • Apache Maven
  • Apache Spark
  • Apache Subversion SVN
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Apple macOS
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Bash
  • Border Gateway Protocol BGP
  • C
  • C#
  • C++
  • Chef
  • Django
  • Docker
  • Drupal
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Eclipse IDE
  • Elasticsearch
  • Epic Systems
  • Extensible markup language XML
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Go
  • Google Angular
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • JavaScript
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSON
  • Linux
  • Microsoft .NET Framework
  • Microsoft ASP.NET
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft PowerShell
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Word
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • NoSQL
  • Node.js
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle Java
  • Oracle PL/SQL
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • PHP
  • Perl
  • PostgreSQL
  • Puppet
  • Python
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • Ruby
  • SAP software
  • SAS
  • Salesforce software
  • Scala
  • Selenium
  • Shell script
  • Splunk Enterprise
  • Spring Framework
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Swift
  • Tableau
  • Teradata Database
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • UNIX
  • UNIX Shell

Technology Skills

  • 3M Post-it App
  • Access management software
  • AccessData FTK
  • Active directory software
  • Adobe ActionScript
  • Advanced business application programming ABAP
  • Anti-Trojan software
  • Anti-phishing software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Desktop computers
  • Local area network LAN analyzers
  • Mainframe computers
  • Network analyzers
  • Notebook computers
  • Protocol analyzers

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Information Security Engineers 15-1299.05
  • Penetration Testers 15-1299.04
  • Digital Forensics Analysts 15-1299.06
  • Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211.00
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1244.00

Moderately Similar

  • Computer Network Support Specialists 15-1231.00
  • Database Administrators 15-1242.00
  • Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299.08
  • Computer Network Architects 15-1241.00
  • Blockchain Engineers 15-1299.07

Related

  • Security Management Specialists 13-1199.07
  • Security Managers 11-3013.01
  • Software Developers 15-1252.00
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021.00
  • Database Architects 15-1243.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers 33-1091.00
  • Computer User Support Specialists 15-1232.00
  • Document Management Specialists 15-1299.03
  • Intelligence Analysts 33-3021.06
  • Telecommunications Engineering Specialists 15-1241.01

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificatePCES – Certified Entry-Level Security Specialist with PythonIssuer: OpenEDG Python Institute
  • CertificateIET.CyberSecurity.11Issuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • Micro-CredentialData SecurityIssuer: Quanthub
  • Micro-CredentialAI FoundationsIssuer: Quanthub
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in Computer ScienceIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeCyber Security ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • CertificateCisco Certified Network Associate (OSA)Issuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateNetwork Support Professional (OSA)Issuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateHelpdesk Support Professional (OSA)Issuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateCybersecurityIssuer: Paris Junior College