This document outlines the top 10 dream jobs in information security for 2018. It lists each job, the typical salary range, a brief description of responsibilities, and the ideal qualifications. The top job is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who oversees the organization's IT security department and staff, with a salary of $101k-$222k. Other top jobs include Security Director, Security Architect, Security Manager, and Security Engineer. For each role, it provides details on technical skills, experience, and responsibilities required to be successful in that career.

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3. 10. Incident responder
$48k-$105k salary
responsible for addressing security incidents, threats &
vulnerabilities that arise in an organization
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH WEB-BASED APPLICATION SECURITY, EDISCOVERY TOOLS &
FORENSIC SOFTWARE TO ACTIVELY MONITOR AN ORGANIZATION’S NETWORKS FOR
INTRUSION. YOU ALSO PERFORM SECURITY AUDITS and PENETRATION TESTING, CONDUCT
MALWARE ANALYSIS and REVERSE ENGINEERING.

4. 9. Security specialist
$47k-$115k salary
An entry- to mid-level employee responsible for
strengthening the overall security of an organization
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
You can install and configure security solutions, and perform vulnerability
testing. You also have knowledge in ethical hacking, computer networking,
programming, and security information and event management (siem).

5. 8. Computer forensics expert
$57k-$119k salary
Analyzes evidence gathered off of computers, networks &
other data storage devices in an effort to investigate
incidents of computer crime
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
you’re comfortable working with law enforcement agencies to compile
evidence for legal cases, draft technical reports & offer expert testimony in
trial. You are also familiar with cryptography principles, eDiscovery tools &
forensics software.

6. 7. Security consultant
$53k-$131k salary
An outside expert who helps an organization implement the
best solutions according to their security needs
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
You are knowledgeable in a wide range of security standards, security
systems, and authentication to create an in-depth picture of the organization
and its corporate policies.

7. 6. malware analyst
$52k-$123k salary
Helps an organization understand the viruses, worms, bots,
Trojans & other malicious software that threaten its network
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
In the event of an intrusion, you can identify malicious programs & develop
tools to protect the organization against future intrusions. You also know
how to conduct a static & dynamic analysis of suspicious code to establish
signatures of the malware.

8. 5. security engineer
$57k-$128k salary
Responsible for building & maintaining the it security solutions
of an organization
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
You possess a strong technical background in vulnerability & penetration
testing, virtualization security, application & encryption technologies. You
also can configure firewalls, test new security solutions, & investigate
intrusion incidents.

9. 4. security manager
$69k-$142k salary
A mid-level employee who is tasked with managing an
organization’s it security policy
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
You have a thorough background in programming, enterprise architecture, and
it strategy to test & implement new security tools. You are also confident in
leading security awareness campaigns & administering both department
budgets & staff schedules.

10. 3. security architect
$69k-$142k salary
Responsible for building and maintaining the computer &
network security infrastructure
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
You are confident in developing & testing an organization’s security
structures by having a diverse set of technical skill. You also have extensive
experience with iso 27001/27002, itil & cobit frameworks, risk assessment,
operating systems, and perimeter security controls.

11. 2. security director
$87k-$173k salary
Oversees the implementation of all it security measures
throughout the organization
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
You possess knowledge of it strategy & enterprise architecture to design,
manage & allocate resources within a security department. You can also
create user awareness & security compliance education campaigns for the
entire organization.

12. Security officer (ciso)
1. chief information
$101k-$222k salary
Oversees the organization’s it security department &
supporting staff
YOUR DREAM JOB IF…
You have a strong background in it strategy & security architecture to
confidently assemble & manage a team of it security experts. You also have
excellent communication skills when consulting with other organizational
executives & agencies.

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