IT security analyst

This is a topical profession! With computer breaches and theft of personal data increasing in recent years, cybersecurity analysts are not only sure to find work, they will also be sure to make a difference in the lives of people and businesses. 

According to TECHNOCompétences, the IT security analyst "ensures that the installations of programs and software as well as the recommendations made to users comply with norms, standards and audits concerning security". 

Main tasks high paying entry level jobs

Implement IT security policies and procedures.

Administer and maintain firewalls.

Manage, monitor and update malware prevention systems.

Oversee Security Advisory Groups to ensure that all updates, patches, and preventative actions necessary for network security have been completed.

Detect and prevent any intrusion.

Analyze intrusion detections.

Create, modify and delete user accounts.

Monitor systems security and resolve security incidents.

Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data.

Training

A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity has recently been offered by the École Polytechnique de Montréal . There are also many very interesting certifications for recruiters. All the details here .

Skills

The responsibilities of the IT security analyst will lead him to focus on a few technical skills of which the following graph gives a good example. 

The soft skills are not left out, and would be even more important than the degree for specialist cyber ! Some of the interpersonal and personal skills that an IT security analyst must develop include: 

Effective communication;

Creativity;

The organization of its work;

Problem solving;

The teamwork.

Source: TECHNOCompétences

Salary

On average, an intermediate IT security analyst with 10 years of experience earned $ 97,300 annually in 2018, according to Métiers Québec. A senior IT security analyst made $ 114,300, again with 10 years of experience.