AVERAGE SALARY
$92- $137k
SKILLS DEMAND
HIGH
LONG TERM SKILLS SHORTAGE
high
What is a Security Analyst
A Security Analyst has strong analytic and diagnostic skills. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:
- Strategic security systems planning
- Analysis and identification of security risks
- Create, implement and enforce a wide range of security and IT policies
- Monitor employee data and traffic within an organization
- Manage security risks and threats working with law enforcement
- Protect networks and information by introducing and managing security software
Getting in and Qualifications
Personal Skills
Security Analysts will have a set of personal skills that will help them navigate the specifics of their role. They include but are not limited to:
- Meticulously organised with strong planning skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Fast learners with the ability to keep up to date with changing technologies
- Technical analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Observant, big picture analytical thinkers
- Innovative and solution-driven
Work Experience Pathways
- IT Customer support roles
- Entry-level IT experience
- IT internship programmes
- Hacking experience
- Penetration testing
- Hardware assembly
Subject Pathways
- Computer Science
- Maths
- English
- Digital Technology
- Physics
