Information Security Engineers

What do they do?

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.

Also known as:

BISO (Business Information Security Officer), Cloud Engineer, Engineer, Information Security Auditor, Information Security System Engineer, Infrastructure Security Engineer, Security Analyst, Security Data Scientist, Security Engineer, Systems Engineer

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Computer Occupations, All Other is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, more slowly than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 3.1%

    Change

    Ranks #56 in job growth rate
    510

    Job Openings

    Ranks #21 in net job growth

Best colleges for Information Security Engineers

Search

Colleges with the most graduates that become Information Security Engineers

Search

Looking for colleges that offer a specific major? Use the College Match Tool to find your best-matched schools and discover your estimated Net Price!

Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Bachelor's degree  (39%)
  • Some college, no degree  (20%)
  • Master's degree  (15%)
  • Associate's degree  (14%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (9%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (1%)

Typical College Majors

Most Popular Majors that prepare Information Security Engineers

Select Type of Degree:

People in this career often have these skills:

  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
  • Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
  • Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  • Develop software or computer applications.
  • Install computer software.
  • Evaluate potential of products, technologies, or resources.
  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
  • Establish work standards.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
  • Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
  • Write reports or evaluations.
  • Provide technical guidance to other personnel.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Logo Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen