Computer Security Specialist/Security Technician

o Computer Security Specialists/Security Tech
The job mainly entails monitoring system security improvement through identification and remediation of system vulnerabilities. Regulating access to computer data files and preventing unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure. Develop plans to safeguard computer information against accidental or unauthorized modification, and to meet emergency data processing needs.


o National- Salary $47,000 to $50,000 from http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Computer_Security_Specialist/Salary
and careers.stateuniversity.com
Houston-http://www.cbtjobs.com/employment/states.asp and http://www.jobnob.com/houston-jobs-salary


o Degree Requirements
http://jobs.virginia.gov./careerguides/ComputerSecuritySpecialist.htm
Under the heading Educational, Training, And Learning Opportunities


o JOB POSTINGS
(I) wm.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch (CA)

II.

http://www.careerbuilder.com/Jobs/JobDetails (NJ)

III. https://pdstech.taleo.net/careerssection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=10003867 (MO)

o JOB POSTINGS: Notes
(i) It could require travel which would make for a more intersting position for me. I want to know more about benefits, salary, and more detail on the traveling. CA

(ii) The company background information on the posting was convenient, in the case of a job interview I wouldn't have to research. Job responsibilities and requirements clearly and thoroughly stated; it seems like very high tech stuff. No benefits or salary estimation. NJ

(iii) I like the benefits with this job offering and that it's a full time position. I wouldn't mind working at this company. MO


I didn't see anything in Texas.


o Career Path C
This career field appealed to me because it is relevant, seems fun, the salary is good, and computer security specialist is a growing career field. I like that computer security has to continue to evolve in order to prevent destruction or disclosure of information, which is a challenge but very much worth it. I would enjoy counterattacking the threats and out thinking them. There is a possibility that I will pursue this career. Perhaps, it's my plan C career.