Responsibilities

• Monitor organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate when one occurs

• Use and maintain software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information

• Check for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems

• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends

• Prepare reports that document general metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches

• Develop security standards and best practices for their organization

• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff

• Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures

• Help in SOC 2 Certifications

Requirements and skills

• Experience in risk, compliance and information security policy de...