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IT SECURITY ENGINEER: A Master Of All Trades

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Emidio, an IT security engineer, spends his typical day consulting on security solutions on new projects. Though he went to school for art, his friend recruited him into this position because he knew that he was great at troubleshooting. He tells us that he has to continually learn new things in his job because you have to stay on top of new developments.

Degree: Art

Job Title: IT Security Engineer

Job Summary: Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects

Job Description

Information security analysts, web developers, and computer network architects all use information technology (IT) to advance their organization's goals. Security analysts ensure a firm's information stays safe from cyberattacks. Web developers create websites to help firms have a public face. Computer network architects create the internal networks all workers within organizations use.

On-the-Job Training

None

Additional Info

Employment of information security analysts, web developers, and computer network architects is projected to grow 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects for all three occupations should be favorable.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$45,000 - $75,000

Projected Job Growth

20 to 30 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time

Typical workplace

Remote, Home, Indoor, Office, Military

Personal Qualities

Analytical skills, Creativity, Organizational skills, Problem solving skills, Teamwork, Detail oriented, Mathematical skills, Technical skills, Written communication skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Majors

Computer Science
Computer Programming
Engineering
IT Management

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Database Administrators
Graphic Designers
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Software Developers
Technical Writers.

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