Information security engineer

Information security engineer

Information security engineers plan, build and manage security technology to protect data and devices.

Also known as

IT and security engineer, security engineer, infrastructure security engineer, cyber security engineer, solutions engineer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
  • Usually work in offices, and may travel locally
  • Need to be accurate, responsible and identify and solve problems

Typical tasks

  • Plan and build security technology
  • Analyse system, network and data security
  • Find and fix computer security issues
  • Write security policies
  • Monitor networks for cyber attacks
  • Run cyber security training sessions
  • Write technical reports
  • Research new technology

Salary information

$78K-$228K
LowerMost commonUpper
$78K$101K-$174K$228K

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