Specialist in access and e-commerce techniques; IT and data transmission security consulting.

The telematic security specialist designs, develops and implements digital security infrastructures based on data protection mechanisms. e.g.: cryptography techniques, the use of public keys-PKI or signature), as well as internet platforms applied to e-commerce. S/he also carries out evaluation and IT network monitoring tasks, provides consultancy services and lends advice regarding the different technologies involved in the digital security of a particular infrastructure.

• Define and carry out the deployment of public key infrastructures (PKI) in order to guarantee that all transactions made via the company's sales systems are secure.
• Select tools and content management systems to develop e-commerce applications.
• Assess the payment methods and schemes available on the market (m-commerce, identrus, set), then select and integrate those to be approved for the sales system
• Define safety policies for the different applications of the company, especially those located in a public environment (B2B, trade, extranet, intranet, etc.).
• Carry out tests for the selection of security products and services for user PC's: certification authorities, encryption systems, smart cards, etc.
• In charge of reviewing all these safety policies in order to be able to use the most up-to-date tools, techniques and methods in IT and telematic security systems at all times.
• Occasionally in charge of providing consultancy services to establish the best settings, and select the products best suited to the needs of each project and client.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes de telecomunicació

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Analytical thought: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Initiative: Level 2

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Safety

Those who prefer to work in the field of security enjoy carrying out duties of protection, security and surveillance of individuals, goods, data or information. Activities such as protecting people who work with an entity and their staff in order to prevent offences and crimes, as well participating in processes that investigate criminal activity are examples of the professional tasks that comprise this field. Knowing the laws that are applicable in the field or professional context within which this task takes place is key when carrying out these kinds of activities.

Ethical hacker

Security administrator

Systems manager

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• Work hours

  Full-time.

• Salary

  This ranges between 30,000 and 48,000 Euros gross per annum, depending on experience.

• Professional category

  Technician