Information Security Analysts (15-1122)

Occupation description:  Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. 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. Excludes Computer Network Architects (15-1143).

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Job outlook

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Wages

Wage data is not available.

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
70	16	22.9	50.9	33.3

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	15
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	4
UI claimants previously working in occupation	1

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	45
Number of job position postings	11
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	4.1

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Training Resources

Alaska Economic Trends articles

Alaska’s IT Workers (April 2013)