Skip navigation

Computer Security Specialists - 15-1071.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Information Technology Specialist
  • Data Security Administrator
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Information Security Officer
  • Computer Specialist
  • Information Security Specialist
  • Information Systems Security Analyst
  • Computer Security Specialist
  • Information Security Manager
  • Information Technology Security Analyst

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
  • Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
  • Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.
  • Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
  • Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
  • Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
  • Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adjust computer operation system
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct computer diagnostics to determine nature of problems
  • confer with personnel to discuss security violations or programming
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • evaluate computer system user requests or requirements
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • follow data security procedures
  • identify appropriate software for project
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install security measures
  • maintain or repair computers or related equipment
  • monitor use of computer data files to safeguard information
  • obtain information from individuals
  • perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
  • plan computer security measures
  • prepare instruction manuals
  • provide technical support to computer users
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • train workers in use of computer and related equipment
  • understand computer equipment operating manuals
  • understand technical information for electronic repair work
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use precision tools in electronics repair
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Advanced Network Analyst (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Logistics Tactical Information Systems (ALTIS) Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Basic Digital Network Analysis (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Communication Information Systems Course (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Technician (Network) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Technician Networks (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Defense Message System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • GCCS-M System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Information Computer Security Specialist (Marine Corps - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Information System Security Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Information Systems Chief (Army - Enlisted)
  • Information Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) System Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Journeyman Networking Core (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) System Administrator/Analyst (SA/A) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) II Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navy Interactive ON-NET Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Navy Interactive ON-NET Operator Trainer (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Network Analysis and Reporting (NAR) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Network Infrastructure Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Network Integration Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Network Integration Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Network Integration Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Network Integration Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Network Integration Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Network Operations (NWO) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Network Security Vulnerability Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • OSIS Baseline Upgrade (OBU) System Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radioman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • UYQ-70 Computer/Display LAN Technician (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Information Assurance Specialist

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Computer Security Coordinator
  • Computer Security Specialist
  • Data Recovery Planner