Expert in Internet security, Security adviser; Sneaker.

This professional tests and guarantees correct operation of the network security system of a company or organization. They are basically dedicated to thorough analysis of the system and, then attempting to check its vulnerability by "hacking it" (or simulating attacks).
Ironically, this profession emerges from people with a history of illegal activities and intrusions into foreign networks (hackers). The profession of ethical hacker emerges when the hacker joins the workforce to defend companies and other organizations from attacks on their information systems.

• Test for intrusion or evidence of penetration in the system from Internet, to detect possible vulnerabilities.
• Assess the network where the company places servers accessible from the Internet
  Execute specific security tests.
  Denial of Service test (DoS)
  Corporate application test.
• Perform regular audits.
  Manage system protection for the future.
  Establish safety policies.
• Guarantee complete security of the company computer network.
  Test the system, checking for the existence of possible security holes.
  Resolve any possible attacks.

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

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Commitment to the organisation: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Orientation within reach: 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.

Telematic security specialist

Computer security technician

Security administrator

Expert in internet topology

Database administrator

• Work hours

  Full-time.

• Salary

  Junior: between 19.015 and 26.524 euros annum gross. Median: 22.458 euros annum gross.
  Senior: between 27.841 and 40.734 euros annum gross. Median: 33.676 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.
  
  

• Professional category

  Technician