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Career: Computer Security Specialists
Job 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. |
100
|
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency. |
100
|
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests. |
98
|
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files. |
98
|
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status. |
98
|
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors. |
95
|
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. |
94
|
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs. |
87
|
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems. |
85
|
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. |
84
|
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated. |
19
|
Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Interacting With Computers
|
77
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
75
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
73
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
73
|
Processing Information
|
70
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
68
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
68
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
68
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
67
|
Thinking Creatively
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
65
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
65
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
64
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
60
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
60
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
59
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
58
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
54
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
54
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
51
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
49
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
49
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
47
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
39
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
39
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
36
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
33
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
32
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
32
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
27
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
26
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
25
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
25
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
19
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
13
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|