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Information Security Engineer

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AVG. SALARY

$91,860

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Information Technology cluster Information Support and Services pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Bachelor's degree

Most information security analyst positions require a bachelor's degree in a computer science field. Employers may prefer analysts to have experience in a related occupation.

Extra Requirements

Many employers prefer to hire candidates who have information security certification. Some of these certifications, such as Security+, are for workers at the entry level; others, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), are designed for experienced information security workers. Certification in specialized areas, such as systems auditing, also is available.

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Contact

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    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900

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