Incident Analyst / Responder
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.
At a Glance
Incident Analyst / Responder earns an average of $120,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4 years. Top skills: Incident Response, Investigation, Communication.
$120,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
4 years
4
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Information Security Analysts
Median Wage
$124,910/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+28.5%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Incident Response
Local Area Networks
Operating Systems
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Technical Writing
Active Directory
Computer Forensics
Network Routing
Security Tools
Cyber Incident Response
Vulnerability Assessments
Information Systems
Firewall
Wide Area Networks
Operations Research
Thought Leadership
Vulnerability Management
Encryption
Cyber Resilience
Security Engineering
Project Management
Network Infrastructure
Common Skills (7)
Investigation
Communication
Presentations
Management
Leadership
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Certifications (1)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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