Information security analysts
Stop hackers before they get in.
$124,910/yrAssociate/Bachelor’s common | Certs (Security+, Network+, etc.) strongly valued⇧ Strong
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Identity & Access Management Specialist
Identity & Access Management Specialists design and manage systems that control who can access organizational resources.
Typical pay
$95,000/yr
Education
Associate/Bachelor's common | Certs (Security+, Network+, etc.) strongly valued
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Technology
Everything online needs someone protecting it.
What you’d actually do
Configure identity management platforms, review access requests and approvals, audit user permissions, implement multi-factor authentication, troubleshoot login issues, develop access policies, and respond to access-related security incidents.
What can I do right now?
- CTF competitions, CyberPatriot, Coding clubs, Security workshops
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