How to write an information security analyst job description

Whatever the role, good communication regarding the duties and expectations of a security professional is key to that person’s success. That communication starts with a solid, thorough job description. It will be an important benchmark when hiring for the role, and a touch point for performance once the candidate is on board.

The job description is also a baseline that helps security team managers keep pace as many roles evolve. That’s especially true for information security analysts, also referred to as cybersecurity analyst, data security analyst, information systems security analyst or IT security analyst. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the outlook for security analyst job seekers is bright. Demand for them is projected to grow 22 percent through 2020, compared to an average of 14 percent for all occupations. 

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