This professional is responsible for computer systems security whitn a company. Main functions include to analyze and identify protection needs to prevent external intrusions or data leaks. This professional must be prepared to deal with critical situations, such as virus entry or a malfunction, which must be resolved.

Computer security technician should update their knowledge on a daily basis about new anti-virus programs availables on the market in the field of computer security and types of protections, as well as new threats, such as viruses and systems attacks.

• Restrict access to certain users to information, according to their responsibilities or functions in the company.
• Define policies on which information is given or made public to users and which is not following the instructions by company management.
• Advise on the need to implement barriers, such as firewalls, antiviruses, intrusion detection softwares and proxies, to prevent anyone from getting into the company's computer system.
• Perform an exhaustive control of potential security gaps existing within the company (such as making copies of the company's information without authorisation, sending emails to personal email addresses of employees, etc.).
• Aim to continually provide a coherent alternative to every security problem, avoiding to the extent possible contradictions with the previously established procedures.
• Design a system to regularly make backups of files or databases without interrupting normal operation.
• If a virus has entered into the computer system or in a specific computer in the company, computer security technicians must delete it using any necessary actions.
• Must keep abreast of the latest versions of antivirus programmes on the market, as they are updated daily, due to the constant emergence of new viruses.
• Establish procedures and perform constant revisions to maintain the security of the system.
• Check the vulnerabilities that the system may have and technically formulate changes and improvements necessary to ensure data security.
• Adapt the company's computer systems to current regulations: Organic Law on Data Protection (Personal Data Protection Act).
• Define the training of workers on general computer security measures and on the company's specific measures and policies.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Informàtica i comunicacions: Seguretat informàtica (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of IT and Communications - Advanced Level: Computer Systems Network Administration
• 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

Analytical thought: Level 2

Initiative: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 1

Learning and use of knowledge: 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.

Database administrator

Systems manager

Systems analyst

Software Developer

Telematic security specialist

• Work hours

  Flexible. Their schedule may vary depending on incidents that can arise in the computer systems of companies.

• Salary

  From 23.586 to 34.660 euros per annum gross. Median: 28.592 euros annum gross.
  Salary may vary depending on the type of company and professional experience.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician