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Information Security Analyst

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O*NET-SOC 15-1212.00Information Security AnalystLocal occupation match
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United States facts

Pay, opportunity and entry

United States figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 and 2024–34 employment projections.

Median annual earnings$129,180May 2025 / 2024–2034
Median annual earnings$129,180May 2025 / 2024–2034
Current employment190.7KMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Projected growth28.5%May 2025 / 2024–2034
Annual openings16KMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Typical educationBachelor’s degreeMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Training / credentialExperience often expectedMay 2025 / 2024–2034

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Work characteristics

What the work is like

Occupation percentiles, not ratings. Work signals are native O*NET occupation percentiles.

Social interaction41
contact, teamwork and public-facing work
Physical demand32
movement, posture and hands-on activity
Pressure exposure38
time pressure, conflict and consequences
Analytical content69
analysis, reasoning and problem-solving
People-oriented28
helping, service and relationship work
Technical content81
technology, systems and troubleshooting

Useful foundations

  • Systems analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Complex problem-solving

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