Cybersecurity Administrator

Cybersecurity administrators are responsible for installing, administering, and troubleshooting an organization's security solutions and developing security policies and ensuring compliance.  They defend systems against unauthorized access or modification; monitor network traffic for unusual activity; configure and support security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software and patch management systems; implement network security, application security, and access control; and develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols.  If you like to make sure everything is secure and have an interest in monitoring and preventing security breaches, then a job as a cybersecurity administrator could be for you.Job titles related to cybersecurity administrator include information security manager, IT security administrator, network security administrator, security manager, and systems security administrator.This program prepares students to take the CompTIA® A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams and a career as a cybersecurity administrator.  Students learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot PCs, mobile devices and networks as well as the theory, principles, technologies, and operations of computer networking.   Students will also learn how to implement and manage network security to protect against threats, risks, and attacks and perform vulnerability assessments and audits.Successful candidates must be self-driven, an analytical thinker, and a problem solver as well as have exceptional planning and project management skills and can work both independently and as a team member. This career requires continued training and education.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 9% from 2022 to 2032 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,180.  The salary range in Maryland is $64,930 - $169,240 with a median wage of $107,690.  Additional career information may be found in Career Coach:https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/

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