Employers
Opportunities are available at any company or organization that needs to manage and protect information. Major employers of information assurance analysts include federal government agencies (including the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and the intelligence community); the finance, banking, insurance, and health care sectors; the defense industry; law enforcement agencies; and state and local governments. Some IAAs work for or own consulting firms that provide services to these organizations.
Starting Out
Some people break into the field by first working as computer security analysts, database specialists, network administrators, or in other information technology careers. Others start out as risk managers and develop expertise in a wide range of risk areas (including data management). Eventually, they may parlay their experience managing data risk into a position as an information assurance analyst.
If you’re still in college, participating in an internship, co-operative educational program, or summer program in information assurance is a good way to obtain experience and get noticed by hiring managers. Studies show that a large percentage of employers use internship and related programs as a type of “farm team” to identify future hires. Other recommended job-search strategies include:
- creating a LinkedIn profile and following information assurance–related groups and employers to learn more about the field
- working with recruiters (if you have several years of experience)
- networking at industry events and via social media
- contacting employers directly
- visiting job sites such as Dice.com
- using the resources of your college’s career services office
If you’re interested in working for the federal government, visit https://www.usajobs.gov for job listings.
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