IT Systems Security Practitioner

IT systems security practitioners develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices. They build,maintain and upgrade security technology 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 investigations. If you like to work hands-on with an organization's security, then becoming an IT systems security practitioner could be for you.Job titles related to IT systems security practitioners include information systems security engineer, network security engineer, security administrator, security analyst, systems engineer, and systems/network analyst.This program prepares students to take the certification exams for CompTIA® A+, Network+, and Security+, and ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and a career as an IT systems security practitioner. 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. In addition, students learn about access controls and security operations, monitoring and incident recovery, cryptography and network security, and systems and application security.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 information security engineers is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,640. The salary range in Maryland is $78,220 - $172,060 with a median wage of $135,740. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/

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