Security Engineer

Overview

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.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

Key Skills

• ● Network Security
• ● Cloud Security
• ● Security Architecture
• ● Penetration Testing
• ● Security Tools Development
• ● Cryptography
• ● System Hardening
• ● Security Automation

Training Programs

• Computer Science
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
• Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
• Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security
• Information Technology
• Information Technology Project Management
• Network and System Administration/Administrator
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Next Steps

• ✓ Take an introductory course related to this field
• ✓ Build a small project or join a club
• ✓ Look for summer programs or online resources

Salary Range

Annual: $65.02, Hourly: $135250

Job Outlook

We predict the employment for this job to increase by 31% in California. We predict the employment for this job to increase by 33% in United States.

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