Information Security Engineers
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $58,410; experienced workers reach $157,980. About 5,100 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +27.4%
- Openings a year
- 542
- Employed in 2024
- 5,961
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
6 programs, with the college that teaches each.
What the work is
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.
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