O*NET-SOC 15-1299.05

Information Security Engineers

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation0
Abilities listed for this occupation0
Tasks listed for this occupation0
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no skills (skill count: 0).

Abilities

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no abilities (ability count: 0).

Tasks

The O*NET 29.1 records for this occupation list no tasks (task count: 0).

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional6.0411/2023
Investigative5.5111/2023
Realistic4.2411/2023
Enterprising2.6611/2023
Social1.8511/2023
Artistic1.3111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.