Information Security Engineers
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.
- Tasks
- 20 tasksNot rated core or supplemental
- Family
- Computer & MathematicalOne of its 38 occupations
- Code
- 15-1299.05SOC 2018: 15-1299
What the work is made of
O*NET lists these 20 tasks but has not rated them core or supplemental. Each is quoted as published, with where it came from.
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- Task 1. Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.Not ratedTask 21766Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Conduct investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.Not ratedTask 21767Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Coordinate documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.Not ratedTask 21768Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.Not ratedTask 21769Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Coordinate vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.Not ratedTask 21770Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Develop information security standards and best practices.Not ratedTask 21771Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Develop or implement software tools to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.Not ratedTask 21772Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Develop or install software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.Not ratedTask 21773Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Develop response and recovery strategies for security breaches.Not ratedTask 21774Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Identify or implement solutions to information security problems.Not ratedTask 21775Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.Not ratedTask 21776Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Oversee development of plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.Not ratedTask 21777Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Oversee performance of risk assessment or execution of system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.Not ratedTask 21778Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.Not ratedTask 21779Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Recommend information security enhancements to management.Not ratedTask 21780Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Review security assessments for computing environments or check for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.Not ratedTask 21781Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 17. Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.Not ratedTask 21782Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 18. Train staff on, and oversee the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.Not ratedTask 21783Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 19. Troubleshoot security and network problems.Not ratedTask 21784Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 20. Write reports regarding investigations of information security breaches or network evaluations.Not ratedTask 21785Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 15-1299
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
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