Analyst - Information Security

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Analyst - Information Security (Short)
About the job

Analyst - Information Security

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.

Top activities and tasks for this job:
  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

About the test (Full Version)

The Analyst - Information Security Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history. Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.

The Analyst - Information Security test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations. This test also contains an automatically-scored essay component. Writing is a key skill for many jobs and also demonstrates the ability to generate, organize, and communicate relevant ideas effectively.

The specific attributes measured include:

Cognitive Ability
  • Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
  Knowledge and Skills
  • Writing
Personality
  • Adaptability
  • Drive
  • Integrity
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork
  Emotional Intelligence
  • Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
Behavioral History
  • History Survey - Performance
  • History Survey - Tenure
 

Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.

The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.

Language:English (US)
Time to Complete:40 Minutes (Approximately)
O*Net SOC Code:15-1212.00
Simulation Context:Information Technology
O*Net Context:Computer and Mathematical
More information about this Job
Annual US Wages (2023)
Bottom 10%:
$69,210 or less
Bottom 25%:
$90,050 or less
Median:
$120,360 (Average)
Top 25%:
$153,550 or more
Top 10%:
$182,370 or more

US Employment Statistics
2023:
180,700
2033 (projected):
239,800
Annual U.S. Job Openings:17,300

Top Knowledge Requirements
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Education and Training
Top Skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Systems Analysis
Top Abilities
  • Written Comprehension
  • Oral Comprehension
  • Problem Sensitivity
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Inductive Reasoning
  • Written Expression
  • Information Ordering
  • Oral Expression
Education Requirements
Post-Secondary Certificate:
7%
Some College:
2%
Associate's Degree (2 yr):
13%
Bachelor's Degree:
53%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate:
23%
Master's Degree:
3%
This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category.
Related Work Experience Requirements
6 Months - 1 Year:
10%
1 - 2 Years:
2%
2 - 4 Years:
24%
4 - 6 Years:
21%
6 - 8 Years:
10%
8 - 10 Years:
18%
More than 10 Years:
13%
This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category.

Alternate Titles for this Role: AI Security Specialist (Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist), All-Source Analyst, Application Security Analyst, Applications Security Analyst, Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Specialist (ADP Systems Security), Blue Team Member, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cloud Security Architect, Computer Security Coordinator, Computer Security Information Specialist, Computer Security Specialist, Computer Systems Security Analyst, Counterespionage Analyst, Cryptological Technician, Cryptologist, Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst, Cyber Incident Responder, Cyber Information Security Analyst, Cyber Intel Planner, Cyber Intelligence Specialist, Cyber Operations Planner (Cyber Ops Planner), Cyber Operations Specialist, Cyber Operator, Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist, Cybersecurity All-Source Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Exploitation Analyst, Cybersecurity Multi-Disciplined Language Analyst, Cybersecurity Partner Integration Planner, Cybersecurity Target Developer, Cybersecurity Target Network Analyst, Cybersecurity Threat Analyst, Cybersecurity Warning Analyst, Data Security Analyst, Database Security Expert, Exploitation Analyst, Incident Responder, Industrial Internet of Things Security Specialist (IIoT Security Specialist), Information Assurance Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Officer, Information Security Specialist, Information Systems Security Analyst, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Information Systems Security Specialist, Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst), Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant), Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst), Information Technology Security Architect (IT Security Architect), Internet of Things Security Specialist (IoT Security Specialist), Internet Security Specialist, Intrusion Detection Analyst, IT Auditor (Information Technology Auditor), IT Risk Specialist (Information Technology Risk Specialist), Mission Assessment Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Network Security Officer, Network Security Systems Analyst, Red Team Member, Security Analyst, Security Auditor, Security Consultant, Security Operations Analyst, Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst), Security Specialist, Source Code Auditor, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Security Analyst (SCADA Security Analyst), Systems Analyst, Systems Security Analyst, Systems Security Specialist, Technology Analyst, Threat Hunter, Threat Monitoring Analyst, Virus Technician, Warning Analyst

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