Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
What education do people in this job actually have?
O*NET incumbent survey (2024)How EWU courses prepare you for this work (4 of 11 O*NET tasks have course evidence)
Implement code that reads information from a file.
Implement code that reads information from a file.
Recent regional postings for this occupation
View all 1096 postings from the last year →5 most recent CareerOneStop listings for this occupation. "Live" in Quick Facts counts only postings the scraper re-confirmed in the last 7 days; older real postings still appear here until they age out.
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Security Engineer2026-06-03Peraton Inc · Home, WA2 requirements 22 responsibilitiesBachelors degree and 5 years of experience or an Associates degree and 7 years of experience or a High School diploma and 9 years of experience.
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Sr. Info Security Engineer (Netskope ZTNA platform)2026-06-04U.S. Bank · Gresham, OR7 requirements 24 responsibilities 9 nice-to-have*Location expectations
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Business Information Security Officer2026-06-05U.S. Bank · Gresham, OR
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Senior Security Engineer and Principal Security Engineer (Multiple Positions)- Windows Security2026-06-04Microsoft Corporation · Redmond, WA4 requirements 5 responsibilities 9 nice-to-haveMaster's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in security or related field
Where to focus your applied learning (7 taskes without course evidence yet)
These O*NET tasks don't have direct course-objective evidence in the Math BS catalog yet. Each is an opportunity to gain hands-on preparation through an applied project, MAA-sponsored partnership, elective, or internship. The Math BS applied-projects page has examples of project-driven learning that could close these kinds of gaps.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems. (importance 4.2/5)
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. (importance 4.1/5)
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status. (importance 4.1/5)
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated. (importance 4.0/5)
- Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. (importance 3.9/5)
- Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests. (importance 3.9/5)
- Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency. (importance 3.8/5)
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