Computer Information Management

Want a challenging, secure career? Information Technology is the lifeblood of almost every company. Cloud, cybersecurity, digital forensics…all of these fields are understaffed and looking for sharp, focused, skilled technicians and CIM can get you started!

View Transfer Options, Degrees & Certificates

CIM at IVC has three major areas of study; Business Applications, Networking, and Web Authoring.

Business Applications teaches you the tools you need to be competitive and productive in almost any field. Knowing Excel and other office software can set you apart make a valuable asset to any company.
Networking and cybersecurity are the lifeblood of any company. Creating, maintaining, and defending a network are a challenge and keeps this field dynamic and highly in demand.

Web authoring gives you the tools to design and create great looking, dynamic websites. Either as a freelance webmaster or as the steward of a company’s public image online, you will learn the foundations of the web.

Program Length

Most of our local certificates (CoPs) can be finished in one academic year (2 semesters). Our Certificates of Achievement and A.S. degrees are as streamlined as possible to get you working as soon as possible.

Transfer Options

We have many students who are enrolled in a 4-year university and are attending our classes to get skills they need to either be a more effective student or to prepare them for the workplace. We teach skills that both students and working professionals need.

Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates

Sample Academic Plans

Administrative Assistant

AS COA

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
CIM 201A	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I	Major	1
CIM 201B	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II	Major	1
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
Communication/Thinking	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
CIM 1	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications	Major	3
MGT 103	Business English	Major	3
CIM 116	Word Processing	Major	3
Ethnic Studies	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CIM 112.1	Spreadsheets I	Major	1.5
CIM 112.2	Spreadsheets II	Major	1.5
MGT 104	Business Communication	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CIM 115	Databases	Major	3
ARTS/HUMANITIES	Arts or Humanities GE Course	3	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	5	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)*	Academic Reading and Writing	4
CIM 201A	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I	1
CIM 201B	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II	1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 1	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications	3
MGT 103	Business English	3
CIM 116	Word Processing II	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 112.1	Spreadsheets I	1.5
CIM 112.2	Spreadsheets II	1.5
MGT 104*	Business Communication	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 115	Databases	3

The Administrative Assistant COA is only 18.5 units; however, Writing 1 is required before students can take Management 104.

Business Information Worker

COA

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)*	Academic Reading and Writing	4
CIM 201B	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II	1
CIM 201C	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word III	1
CIM 103	Introduction to Windows	1.5

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 1	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications	3
CIM 209	Introduction to Outlook	0.5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 116	Word Processing	3
MGT 104*	Business Communication	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 112.1	Spreadsheets I	1.5
CIM 112.2	Spreadsheets II	1.5
MGT 125	Organizational Behavior	3

The Business Information Worker COA is only 18.5 units; however, Writing 1 is required before students can take Management 104.

Cisco Networking (CCNA)

COA COP

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Unit
CIM 181	Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1 & Networks+)	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Unit
CIM 182	Intermediate Networking (CCNA 2)	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 283	Advanced Network (CCNA 3)	3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 181	Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1 & Networks+)	3
CIM 182	Intermediate Network (CCNA 2)	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 283	Advanced Networks (CCNA 3)	3
CIM 284	Cisco CyberOps	3

Computer Applications

AS COA

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
CIM 1	Introduction to Windows	Major	1.5
CIM 107	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications	Major	3
CIM 116	Word Processing		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
COMMUNICATION/CRITICAL THINKING	Oral Communication and Critical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
CIM 112.1	Spreadsheets I	Major	1.5
CIM 112.2	Spreadsheets II	Major	1.5
ARTS/HUMANITIES	Arts or Humanities GE Course	3	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CIM 115	Databases	Major	3
CIM 112.3, 141 or 209	CIM Course	Major	1-3
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	3	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CIM 117	Social Media Marketing	Major	3
CIM 144	Web Development - WordPress	Major	3
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	5	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 103	Introduction to Windows	1.5
CIM 1	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications	3
CIM 116	Word Processing	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 112.1	Spreadsheets I	1.5
CIM 112.2	Spreadsheets II	1.5

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 115	Databases	3
CIM 112.3, 141 or 209	CIM Course	1-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 117	Social Media Marketing	3
CIM 144	Web Development - WordPress	3

Information Technology

AS COA

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
Math	Math GE Course	2	3-5
CIM 1	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications (Recommended Elective)		3
CIM 110	Information Technology Essentials (A+)	Major	4
CIM 181	Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1 & Network+)	Major	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		1

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
Communication/Analytical Thinking	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
CIM 181	Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1 & Network+)	Major	3
CIM 161	Change title to: Introduction to Linux (Linux+)	Major	3
ARTS/HUMANITIES	Arts or Humanities GE Course	4	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CIM 182	CCNA 2 - Routing and Switching Essentials	Major	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CS 10	Introduction to Programming Using Python	Major	3
CIM 170	Introduction to Information Systems Security (Security+) (Recommended Elective)		3
CIM 283	Advance Networks (CCNA 3)	Major	3
CIM 284	Cisco Cyberops	Major	3
NATURAL SCIENCES	Natural Sciences GE Course	5	3

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 110	Information and Communication Technology Essentials	4
CIM 160	Computer Network Fundamentals (Network+)	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 161	Systems and Network Administrator (Linux+)	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 181	CCNA - Introduction to Networks	3
CIM 182	CCNA 2 - Routing and Switching Essentials	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 283	CCNA 3 - Scaling Networks	3
CIM 284	CCNA 4 - Connecting Networks	3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 110	Information and Communication Technology Essentials	4

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 181	Introduction to Networking (CCNA 1 & Network+)	3

Semester X

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 161	Introduction to Linux (Linux+)	3

Introduction to Computers

COC

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check the catalog for full requirements.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
AESL 555	English for Professional Communication		0
CIM 510	Introduction to Computers and Keyboard		0

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE AREA/Major	Units
CIM 520	Google Workspace		0

Office Assistant

COP

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 201A	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I	1
CIM 201B	Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II	1
CIM 116	Word Processing	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 1	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications	3
MGT 103	Business English	3
CIM 112.1	Spreadsheets I	1.5

Spreadsheets

COP

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 112.1	Spreadsheets I	1.5
CIM 112.2	Spreadsheets II	1.5
CIM 1	Introduction to Personal Computer Applications (Recommended Elective)	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 112.3	Spreadsheets III - Certification	3
ACCT 1A, 114, 204 or 215	Major Course	3-4

Web Authoring

AS COA COP

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ENGL C1000 (WR 1)	Academic Reading and Writing	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	2	3-5
CIM 141	Creating a Web Page Using HTML	Major	3
CIM 144	Web Development - WordPress	Major	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		2-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
ORAL COMMUNICATION/CRITICAL THINKING	Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course	1B	3-4
CIM 143	Web Development - Dreamweaver	Major	3
CIM MAJOR	CIM Major Course	Major	3
ARTS/HUMANITIES	Arts or Humanities GE Course	3	3
ELECTIVE	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CIM Major	CIM Major Course	Major	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
ETHNIC STUDIES	Ethnic Studies GE Course	6	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AS GE Area/Major	Units
CIM Major	CIM Major Course from List A	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	2	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 141	Creating a Web Page Using HTML	3
CIM 144	Web Development - WordPress	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 143	Web Development - Dreamweaver	3
CIM Major Course	CIM Major Course	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM Major Course	CIM Major Course	3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM Major Course	CIM Major Course	3

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized academic plan that will best meet your specific educational goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 141	Creating a Web Page Using HTML	3
CIM 144	Web Development - WordPress	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	Units
CIM 143	Web Development - Dreamweaver	3

Explore Careers

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Median Salary

$169,201

Job Growth

+6%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
1%

Certificate
6%

Some College
26%

Associate's Degree
2%

Bachelor's Degree
50%

Master's Degree
14%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

New workers start around $101,268. Normal pay is $169,201 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $361,264.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
1%

Certificate
6%

Some College
26%

Associate's Degree
2%

Bachelor's Degree
50%

Master's Degree
14%

Core Tasks

Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
Stay abreast of advances in technology.
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.
Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
Control operational budget and expenditures.
Purchase necessary equipment.

Median Salary

$169,201

Job Growth

+6%

Security Management Specialists

Median Salary

$76,664

Job Growth

+7%

Education

Certificate
8%

Some College
4%

Associate's Degree
15%

Bachelor's Degree
69%

Master's Degree
4%

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Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

New workers start around $36,807. Normal pay is $76,664 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $146,779.

Education

Certificate
8%

Some College
4%

Associate's Degree
15%

Bachelor's Degree
69%

Master's Degree
4%

Core Tasks

Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
Budget and schedule security design work.
Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.
Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
Provide system design and integration recommendations.
Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.

Median Salary

$76,664

Job Growth

+7%

Computer Systems Analysts

Median Salary

$107,278

Job Growth

+2%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
3%

Certificate
6%

Some College
4%

Associate's Degree
29%

Bachelor's Degree
45%

Master's Degree
14%

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Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

New workers start around $62,038. Normal pay is $107,278 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $173,103.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
3%

Certificate
6%

Some College
4%

Associate's Degree
29%

Bachelor's Degree
45%

Master's Degree
14%

Core Tasks

Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.

Median Salary

$107,278

Job Growth

+2%

Health Informatics Specialists

Median Salary

$107,278

Job Growth

+2%

Education

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
50%

Master's Degree
41%

Doctoral or More
5%

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Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

New workers start around $62,038. Normal pay is $107,278 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $173,103.

Education

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
50%

Master's Degree
41%

Doctoral or More
5%

Core Tasks

Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, analysts, or designers using object-oriented models or other techniques.
Design, develop, select, test, implement, and evaluate new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions within health care contexts.
Apply knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to nursing practice, education, administration, or research, in collaboration with other health informatics specialists.
Develop, implement, or evaluate health information technology applications, tools, processes, or structures to assist nurses with data management.
Analyze and interpret patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services.
Identify, collect, record, or analyze data that are relevant to the nursing care of patients.
Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications to resolve clinical or health care administrative problems.
Analyze computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration, and research.
Develop strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating, or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, or research.
Provide consultation to nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.
Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of patient information.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in informatics.
Develop or deliver training programs for health information technology, creating operating manuals as needed.
Disseminate information about nursing informatics science and practice to the profession, other health care professions, nursing students, and the public.
Design, conduct, or provide support to nursing informatics research.
Inform local, state, national, and international health policies related to information management and communication, confidentiality and security, patient safety, infrastructure development, and economics.

Median Salary

$107,278

Job Growth

+2%

Information Security Analysts

Median Salary

$114,712

Job Growth

+23%

Education

Certificate
7%

Some College
2%

Associate's Degree
13%

Bachelor's Degree
75%

Master's Degree
3%

View Career

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.

New workers start around $69,285. Normal pay is $114,712 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $165,880.

Education

Certificate
7%

Some College
2%

Associate's Degree
13%

Bachelor's Degree
75%

Master's Degree
3%

Core Tasks

Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

Median Salary

$114,712

Job Growth

+23%

Computer and Information Scientists

Median Salary

$137,509

Job Growth

+17%

Education

Some College
8%

Bachelor's Degree
36%

Master's Degree
23%

Doctoral or More
33%

View Career

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

New workers start around $77,314. Normal pay is $137,509 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $208,248.

Education

Some College
8%

Bachelor's Degree
36%

Master's Degree
23%

Doctoral or More
33%

Core Tasks

Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Design computers and the software that runs them.
Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.

Median Salary

$137,509

Job Growth

+17%

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