Information Security Analysts
SOC Code: 15-1212 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Information Security Analysts. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | $67,496 | $134,493 | $201,469 | $268,466 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $106,080 | $154,960 | $203,840 | $252,720 |
| Merced, CA | $103,459 | $151,549 | $199,638 | $247,728 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,587 | $149,677 | $197,787 | $245,877 |
| Boulder, CO | $103,376 | $134,410 | $165,464 | $196,498 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $108,888 | $137,342 | $165,797 | $194,251 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $88,171 | $123,219 | $158,288 | $193,336 |
| Redding, CA | $85,738 | $119,018 | $152,318 | $185,598 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $71,386 | $108,451 | $145,517 | $182,582 |
| Pocatello, ID | $71,386 | $108,451 | $145,517 | $182,582 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 1,692 | $160,022 |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 1,059 | $123,037 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 429 | $161,936 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | 282 | $147,813 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 152 | $129,658 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | 146 | $164,429 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 142 | $179,213 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | 132 | $99,044 |
| Google LLC | 121 | $164,918 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 102 | $141,494 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 676 | $142,072 |
| 2023 | 1,760 | $130,634 |
| 2024 | 3,997 | $190,721 |
| 2025 | 4,093 | $207,012 |
| 2026 | 593 | $149,419 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.5 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.4 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Active Learning | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.3 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.6 |
| Telecommunications | 3.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.3 |
| Education and Training | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 52.6% |
| Master's degree | 22.5% |
| Associate's degree | 12.9% |
| Some college | 7.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
- Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
AJAX Amazon DynamoDB Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 Amazon Redshift Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation Amazon Web Services AWS software Ansible software Apache Cassandra Apache Hadoop Apache Hive Apache Kafka Apache Maven Apache Spark Apache Subversion SVN Apache Tomcat
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