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Computer Security Specialists

Description
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.
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Experience
A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Education
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Tasks
  • Develops plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data-processing needs.
  • Tests data-processing system to ensure functioning of data-processing activities and security measures.
  • Confers with personnel to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
  • Writes reports to document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and test results.
  • Monitors use of data files and regulates access to safeguard information in computer files.
  • Modifies computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
  • Coordinates implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
National Average Salary
$56,440.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland
$58,300.00/year

Important Abilities
   1. Deductive Reasoning
   2. Written Comprehension
   3. Oral Expression
   4. Oral Comprehension
   5. Information Ordering

General Work Activities
   1. Interacting With Computers
   2. Communicating With Other Workers
   3. Updating & Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
   4. Provide Consultation & Advice to Others
   5. Implementing Ideas, Programs, etc.

Important Skills
   1. Programming
   2. Writing
   3. Idea Generation
   4. Implementation Planning
   5. Technology Design

Frequent Work Context
   1. Consequence of Error
   2. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
   3. Job-Required Social Interaction
   4. Indoors
   5. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

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