IT security co-ordinator
IT security co-ordinators protect their client's data from illegal access, theft and misuse.
Typical Salary
£35,000 – £60,000
per year
Working Hours
38–40
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As an IT security co-ordinator, you could:
- assess risks to computer systems and test security products
- design or upgrade security systems
- prepare for security breaches and plan how to minimise potential threats
- investigate breaches and use ethical hacking to find security flaws
- create reports and make sure procedures meet network security standards
Skills needed
- analytical thinking skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- excellent verbal communication skills
- complex problem-solving skills
- excellent written communication skills
- to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
Career progression
With experience you could:
- become a network manager or IT project manager
- move into security consultancy
- work for the police, security services or specialist law firms who investigate computer crimes