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Occupation · SOC 15-1212.00
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.
Also called: Information Security Officer · Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) · Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst) · Network Security Analyst · Information Security Specialist · Information Systems Security Analyst · Security Analyst · Systems Analyst · AI Security Specialist (Artificial Intelligence Security Specialist) · All-Source Analyst · Application Security Analyst · Applications Security Analyst
Job family: Computer and Mathematical Occupations
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A fast read on where AI already shows up in this occupation, where it stays a copilot, where humans remain in the loop, and what the labor market is doing. Built from observed Claude.ai conversations mapped to O*NET tasks and from published research — measures of usage and exposure, not advice or predictions that the job is going away.
Market signal
Independent published positions, read together — not a forecast.
- Growing fast employment outlook (+28.5% by 2034)
- 16,000 openings/yr
- High AI exposure
- Median pay $124,910/yr
83rd-percentile task overlap — yet about 16,000 openings a year (+28.5% projected, BLS) . What exposure means →
AI & job outlook
What today's research says about this occupation's exposure to AI, how AI is actually being used in it, and where employment is headed. These are positions within published studies — measures of exposure and usage, not predictions that this job will disappear.
Exposure to current AI
Each study uses its own scale, so the raw scores are not comparable across rows — the percentile (this job's rank among all U.S. occupations with data) is the comparable figure, and sizes the bars.
| Measure | Rank vs all occupations | Percentile | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) High | 87th | 1.0 | |
| AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) High | 74th | 0.2 |
OpenAI's exposure study scores tasks three ways: with a language model alone (α 0.3), with simple added tooling (β 0.7), and including AI-powered software (γ 1.0). Higher means more of the job's tasks could be done at least twice as fast — not that they will be automated away.
How AI is actually used in this job
Among measured AI assistant conversations mapped to this occupation (Anthropic Economic Index, 2026-01-15), these task types came up most. These are shares of observed AI conversations — not shares of the job, of worker time, or of what could be automated.
| Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. | 4.8% | |
| Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs. | 3.1% | |
| Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests. | 3.0% | |
| Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors. | 2.2% | |
| Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. | 1.1% | |
| Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files. | 0.8% |
Job outlook
Independent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projection for 2024–2034 — a labor-market forecast, not an AI-impact forecast.
| Outlook | Growing fast · +28.5% by 2034 |
| Projected annual openings | 16,000 |
| Employment 2024 → 2034 | 182,800 → 234,900 |
“Annual openings” counts new jobs plus replacements for workers who leave the occupation, so it can be large even when growth is modest.
Tasks
All 12 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, ordered by importance. Each links to its own page with AI-exposure and observed-use detail.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs. Core · importance 4.4
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems. Core · importance 4.2
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. Core · importance 4.2
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. Core · importance 4.1
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status. Core · importance 4.1
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated. Core · importance 4.0
- Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. Core · importance 3.9
- Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests. Core · importance 3.9
- Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files. Core · importance 3.9
- Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors. Core · importance 3.9
- Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency. Core · importance 3.8
- Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations. Supplemental
Work activities
- Train others in computer interface or software use.
- Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
- Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
- Monitor the security of digital information.
- Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
- Document operational procedures.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
O*NET importance rating, from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).
Knowledge
Essential skills
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Active Learning | 3.3 |
Abilities
| Oral Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Written Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 4.0 | |
| Deductive Reasoning | 4.0 | |
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.0 | |
| Written Expression | 3.9 | |
| Information Ordering | 3.9 | |
| Oral Expression | 3.8 | |
| Near Vision | 3.8 | |
| Category Flexibility | 3.5 | |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.4 | |
| Speech Recognition | 3.4 | |
| Speech Clarity | 3.4 | |
| Selective Attention | 3.1 | |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.0 | |
| Originality | 3.0 | |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.0 |
Transferable skills
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.0 |
Skills in demand
Skills employers ask for in job postings for this occupation (Lightcast), with whether each is a common or specialized skill.
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Work context
How characteristic each condition is of the job, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale (higher = more present in day-to-day work). Each condition links to how it varies across all occupations.
How to get in
- Job zone
- Zone 4 — Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Typical entry-level education
- Bachelor's degree · BLS, the typical path — not a requirement
- Related experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Preparation level
- SVP (7.0 to < 8.0) — total schooling plus on-the-job experience.
What to study: Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services , Health Professions and Related Programs , Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services . Fields of study crosswalked to this occupation (NCES CIP–SOC), not a requirement.
Education of current workers
Share of people in this occupation at each level of education.
| Bachelor's Degree | 52.6% | |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 22.5% | |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 12.9% | |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 7.2% | |
| Master's Degree | 2.8% | |
| Some College Courses | 2.0% |
Interests & work styles
The interests and personal qualities O*NET associates with people who do this work.
Work styles
| Dependability | 10.0 | |
| Attention to Detail | 9.0 | |
| Integrity | 8.0 | |
| Cautiousness | 7.0 | |
| Intellectual Curiosity | 6.0 | |
| Achievement Orientation | 5.0 | |
| Adaptability | 4.0 | |
| Perseverance | 3.0 |
Interest areas
| Information Technology | 6.9 | |
| Protective Service | 3.2 | |
| Mechanics/Electronics | 2.9 | |
| Office Work | 2.9 |
Career interests (Holland / RIASEC)
| Conventional | 6.1 | |
| Investigative | 5.4 | |
| Realistic | 3.6 | |
| Enterprising | 2.9 |
Wages & employment
U.S. · annual wages (BLS OEWS)
| 10th percentile | $69,660 |
| 25th percentile | $92,160 |
| Median (50th) | $124,910 |
| 75th percentile | $159,600 |
| 90th percentile | $186,420 |
| People employed | 179,430 |
Industries that employ this occupation
Where these workers are employed, by number of jobs (national, BLS OEWS). Pay shown is the occupation's national median, not industry-specific.
| Industry | Workers | National median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services · Sector | 75,590 | $127,260 |
| Finance and Insurance · Sector | 26,820 | $126,970 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises · Sector | 19,900 | $127,840 |
| Information · Sector | 16,750 | $136,390 |
| Manufacturing · Sector | 8,730 | $124,580 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 8,360 | $112,340 |
| Engineering Services · National industry | 6,630 | $128,670 |
| Educational Services · Sector | 4,760 | $92,380 |
| Wholesale Trade · Sector | 4,590 | $117,540 |
| Temporary Help Services · National industry | 3,820 | $108,580 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance · Sector | 3,630 | $98,880 |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers · National industry | 2,250 | $112,720 |
Where this work is most concentrated
Industries where this occupation is far more common than in the economy as a whole. The location quotient is how many times more concentrated it is here (a value of 5 means five times its economy-wide share).
| Industry | Concentration | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises · Sector | 6.09× | 19,900 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services · Sector | 6.03× | 75,590 |
| Information · Sector | 4.95× | 16,750 |
| Engineering Services · National industry | 4.93× | 6,630 |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers · National industry | 4.31× | 2,250 |
| Finance and Insurance · Sector | 3.7× | 26,820 |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation · National industry | 2.53× | 210 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation · National industry | 2.31× | 100 |
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What you can do with this
Options the data surfaces for Information Security Analysts — not advice or a forecast. Each is a real cross-link you can follow into the evidence.
Skills that travel
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Adjacent roles
Occupations O*NET rates as related — the nearby moves on the map.
Paths in
How people typically prepare for this work.
- Bachelor's degree · typical entry level
- Job zone 4 — Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed · preparation tier
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services · field of study
- Health Professions and Related Programs · field of study
Zoom out
See where this work sits in the bigger picture.
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Information Security Analysts show 83rd-percentile AI task overlap — and about 16,000 annual U.S. openings
- Information Security Analysts rank in the 83rd percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated.Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE
- The occupation is projected to see about 16,000 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- BLS projects employment to be growing fast (+28.5%) from 2024 to 2034.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- Median annual pay is $124,910, across about 179,430 U.S. workers.BLS OEWS (May 2024)
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Information Security Analysts show 83rd-percentile AI task overlap — and about 16,000 annual U.S. openings • Information Security Analysts rank in the 83rd percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated. (Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE) • The occupation is projected to see about 16,000 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • BLS projects employment to be growing fast (+28.5%) from 2024 to 2034. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • Median annual pay is $124,910, across about 179,430 U.S. workers. (BLS OEWS (May 2024)) Source: Singulariki — "Information Security Analysts". https://singulariki.com/roles/role-15-1212-00 Note: AI task overlap measures what today's AI can attempt, not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
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Sources for this page
Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.
- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27) Anthropic
- Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai Microsoft Research
- “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130 OpenAI / academic
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
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Plain
Singulariki. "Information Security Analysts." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-15-1212-00
APA
Singulariki. (2026). Information Security Analysts. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-15-1212-00
BibTeX
@misc{singulariki-role-15-1212-00,
title = {Information Security Analysts},
author = {{Singulariki}},
year = {2026},
note = {O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026},
url = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-15-1212-00}
} Citations name the underlying public dataset releases — they reflect what this page is built from, not just the URL.