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O*NET-SOC 15-1299.05

Information Security Engineers

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, 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 investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.Core21776
  2. Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.Core21769
  3. Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.Core21766
  4. Train staff on, and oversee the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.Core21783
  5. Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.Core21782
  6. Develop response and recovery strategies for security breaches.Core21774
  7. Conduct investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.Core21767
  8. Develop or install software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.Core21773
  9. Oversee development of plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.Core21777
  10. Identify or implement solutions to information security problems.Core21775
  11. Develop information security standards and best practices.Core21771
  12. Recommend information security enhancements to management.Core21780
  13. Oversee performance of risk assessment or execution of system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.Core21778
  14. Coordinate vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.Core21770
  15. Review security assessments for computing environments or check for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.Core21781
  16. Troubleshoot security and network problems.Core21784
  17. Coordinate documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.Core21768
  18. Develop or implement software tools to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.Core21772
  19. Write reports regarding investigations of information security breaches or network evaluations.Core21785
  20. Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.Core21779

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 90 examples in 36 categories, 58 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Internet directory services software

  • Active directory software
  • Microsoft Active DirectoryHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Network directory services software
  • Oracle Unified Directory

Cloud-based management software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationHot Technology
  • Google Cloud software

Data base user interface and query software

  • Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • IBM DB2Hot Technology
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • ServiceNowHot Technology
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Expert system software

  • Ansible softwareHot Technology

Operating system software

  • Apple iOSHot Technology
  • Apple macOSHot Technology
  • BashHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • LinuxHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • Microsoft Windows ServerHot Technology
  • Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHot Technology
  • Shell scriptHot Technology
  • Ubuntu
  • UNIXHot Technology
  • UNIX ShellHot Technology

Risk management data and analysis software

  • ArcSight Enterprise Threat and Risk Management
  • McAfee Enterprise Security Manager

Project management software

  • Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
  • Microsoft TeamsHot Technology

Content workflow software

  • Atlassian JIRAHot Technology

Switch or router software

  • Border Gateway Protocol BGPHot Technology

Development environment software

  • CHot Technology
  • GoHot Technology
  • Microsoft Azure softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Microsoft PowerShellHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RubyHot Technology
  • Software libraries
  • Web application software

Object or component oriented development software

  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • Oracle JavaHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot Technology

Configuration management software

  • ChefHot Technology
  • IBM TerraformHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • PuppetHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Collaborative editing software

Application server software

  • DockerHot Technology
  • GitHubHot Technology
  • KubernetesHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base management system software

  • ElasticsearchHot Technology
  • MongoDBHot Technology
  • NoSQLHot Technology

Enterprise application integration software

  • Enterprise application integration EAI software
  • Jenkins CIHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISHot Technology

Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software

  • Firewall softwareIn Demand

Geographic information system

  • Geographic information system GIS systems

File versioning software

  • GitHot Technology

Transaction server software

  • IBM Middleware

Network monitoring software

  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Microsoft Azure Sentinel
  • Snort
  • Tcpdump
  • Wireshark

Network security or virtual private network VPN management software

  • IBM Resource Access Control Facility RACF
  • Intrusion detection system IDS

Access software

  • IBM Tivoli software

Web platform development software

  • JavaScriptHot Technology
  • JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
  • PHPHot Technology
  • ReactHot Technology
  • RESTful API
  • Security assertion markup language SAML

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Management information systems MIS

Transaction security and virus protection software

  • Microsoft Defender Antivirus
  • Microsoft Security Esssentials
  • Tenable Nessus

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Data base reporting software

  • Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRSHot Technology
  • Reporting software

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Platform as a service PaaS

Authentication server software

  • Single sign-on SSOIn Demand

Enterprise system management software

  • Splunk EnterpriseHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Tanium software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Read documents to gather technical information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 7 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 5
    • Supports 1

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Evaluate potential of products, technologies, or resources.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop software or computer applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Establish work standards.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Developing Objectives and Strategies

  • Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Working with Computers

  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 11 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 3
    • Supports 8
  • Install computer software.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 22 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Replaces 1
    • Augments 13
    • Supports 7
    • Informs 1

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 11 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 4
    • Supports 4
    • Informs 3

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Write reports or evaluations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise information technology personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Manage information technology projects or system activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 5 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • Augments 1
    • Supports 4
  • Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill5 of 21
Distinct tools55
Level mix
  • Replaces 2
  • Augments 26
  • Supports 24
  • Informs 4

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)