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:
- Interacting 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 HR Avatar 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
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Knowledge and Skills
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Personality
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Teamwork
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Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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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.
More information about this Job
| Annual US Wages (2020) |
| Bottom 10%: | | $60,060 or less |
| Bottom 25%: | | $78,440 or less |
| Median: | | $103,590 (Average) |
| Top 25%: | | $132,890 or more |
| Top 10%: | | $163,300 or more |
| US Employment Statistics |
| 2020: | | 141,200 |
| 2030 (projected): | | 188,300 |
| Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 16,300 |
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
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Top Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Systems Analysis
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Top Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Written Expression
- Information Ordering
- Oral Expression
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| 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: All-Source Analyst, Automatic Data Processing Systems Security Specialist (ADP Systems Security), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Computer Security Coordinator, Computer Security Information Specialist, Computer Security Specialist, Computer Systems Security Analyst, Cryptological Technician, Cryptologist, Cyber Defense Analyst, Cyber Incident Responder, Cyber Information Security Analyst, Cyber Intel Planner, Cyber Operations Planner (Cyber Ops Planner), Cyber Operator, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Specialist, Database Security Expert, Exploitation Analyst, 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 Specialist, Internet Security Specialist, IT Auditor (Information Technology Auditor), Mission Assessment Specialist, Network Security Analyst, Network Security Officer, Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Security Operations Analyst, Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst), Security Specialist, Systems Analyst, Systems Security Analyst, Systems Security Information Technology Specialist, Threat Monitoring Analyst, Warning Analyst
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