This example illustrates the kind of work associated with the career; exact duties vary by employer.

NICE describes cybersecurity work, not pay. For US salary data, check the BLS occupation closest to this role.

There is no single required route. Build skills that match the work and show what you can do.

// School / College Route

• Computer science, cybersecurity, IT, engineering, data, business, or another role-relevant subject can build useful foundations.
• Projects, labs, internships, clubs, and work experience can demonstrate practical capability.

// Skills-First Route

• Use safe labs and projects to practice the work described on this page.
• Document what you built, tested, investigated, or improved.

NIST NICE does not require one specific commercial certification for this career page.

Employers may use different titles for similar work. Try:

// You’ll probably enjoy this if you…

• Like both systems administration and security
• Enjoy checking how controls work in real environments
• Can follow changes from design into operations

// Think carefully if you…

• Want work limited to alert monitoring
• Dislike configuration detail or documentation