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Cybersecurity
Design. Implement, and operate tools and processes that protect data, software, and hardware assets across the enterprise from theft, damage, and corruption.
Jobs on this Pathway include:
Please note that Ohio wage data has been cited across this website; however, the industry highlights and skills information are nationally relevant.
Wages quoted on this website refer to Northeast Ohio
Cybersecurity Engineer
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Credentialed (BS) with several years in IT of which 1 to 3 are in cybersecurity design and process implementation with intermediate level certifications
- Able to collaborate with a range of IT and business teams and help educate them on information security needs and techniques
- Prepared to perform deep analyses of events which may represent security breaches and challenges
Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Administrator
Median Wages: $86,410
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Certified at intermediate industry levels with top levels in process or earned Experienced with at least 1 to 3 years of cyber analyst roles after several years IT programming / system development experience
- Able to design, implement and administer a range security vulnerability and risk management tools, and identify potential risks for remediation
Cybersecurity Architect
Median Wages: $85,860
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Experienced in all facets of cybersecurity techniques with several years of cyber roles leading to architect with top level certifications
- A demonstrated strong communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to collaborate with a range of IT and business teams and educate them on information security needs and techniques
Risk / Compliance Analyst aka Ethical Hacker
Median Wages: $85,860
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Skilled in all aspects of network and asset threat and intrusion techniques
- Credentialed with BS and at least intermediate industry certifications
- Able to conduct simulated internal and external cyberattacks
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to inform and educate on cyber risks and mitigation techniques
Forensics Analyst
Median Wages: $85,860
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Skilled in all aspects of network and asset intrusion techniques with BS and at least intermediate industry certifications
- Able to investigate potential cyberattacks using various tools
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to inform and educate on cyber risks and mitigation techniques
Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Administrator
Median Wages: $92,660
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Educated in basic cybersecurity vulnerability and risk assessment tools, programming languages such as Java, C/C++, disassemblers, assembly language, and scripting languages, and firewalls
- Analytical and inquisitive with a sense of urgency Credentialed with certifications for an entry level cyber position
Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Administrator
Median Wages: $92,660
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Certified at top industry levels or at the intermediate levels with top level course in process
- Experienced with at least 1 to 3 years of cyber analyst roles after several years IT programming / system development experience
- Able to design, implement and administer a range security vulnerability and risk management tools, and identify potential risks for remediation
Cybersecurity Manager
Median Wages: $103,000
To qualify for this job you should be:
- Experienced in all facets of cybersecurity techniques with several years of cyber roles
- Credentialed with at least a BS in IT, Cyber or related fields and top-level cyber certifications
- A demonstrated strong communicator with several years of increasing management responsibility
- Able to collaborate with a range of IT and business teams and educate them on information security needs and techniques
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