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Friday, March 13, 2009

IT Security Jobs are Hot and Cool!

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<h4>Security Important in Good Times and Bad</h4> If you're considering a <a href="http://www.techcareers.com">career in information technology</a> but aren't sure what path to take, you might want to give IT security some serious thought. As new systems are developed and technology advances, the issue of security becomes a top concern for companies. In addition, even in a weak economy, the skills of an IT security professional are even more in demand as workers are laid off. Companies have concerns about protecting their data from both employees anticipating job cuts and those who have already been dismissed. <h4>"Hey There, Security Architect -- You're Hot!"</h4> There are many <a href="http://www.techcareer.com">jobs in IT security</a>, including those who work outside of the corporate environment. No matter which direction you choose, the one thing you can expect is that your services will be in demand. <a href="http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/IT-Management/Top-IT-Spending-Priorities-for-2009/CIO"><i>Insight Magazine's</i> 2009 IT Spending Study</a> found that more companies are planning to buy anti-virus and malware software than any other security technologies, but they are also investing in intrusion prevention and detection systems. According to <i>Baseline Magazine</i>, the Security Architect was named one of the <a href="http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Careers/10-Hot-IT-Jobs-for-2009">"Hot IT Jobs"</a> for 2009. <h4>Qualities and Qualifications of the Security Architect</h4> It takes a couple years experience as a security engineer, a certification, and a Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or computer science to become a security architect, but the job pays a respectable $80,000 - $100,000 a year. Security architects should have knowledge of firewalls, applications, contact and data centers, and an understanding of the customer’s business. A security architect should possess big picture awareness as well as be able to grasp root issues and patterns behind complex situations. They are expect to be strategic and analytical thinkers and have the ability to think like an attacker. <h4>Survey Finds Coolest Jobs in IT Security</h4> If this "hot career" is not for you, don't worry, there are many other areas in security that your degree and certifications can take you. The SANS Institute, an IT security training and research organization, did a survey asking information security workers to describe their jobs and the interesting aspects of them. These security specialists were also asked to choose jobs they considered "very cool." SANS surveyed both government and non-government workers. The coolest jobs? <ul><li>Information security crime investigator/forensics expert</li> <li>System, network and/or Web penetration tester</li> <li>Forensics analyst</li> <li>Incident response, incident handler</li> <li>Security architect</li> <li>Vulnerability researcher</li> <li>Network security engineer</li> <li>Security analyst</li> <li>Law enforcement officer specializing in information security crime</li> <li>CISO/ISO or director of security</li> <li>Application penetration tester</li></ul> <p>You can read about the results <a href="http://www.sans.org/20coolestcareers/">here</a> to find out the reasons behind each career’s listing.</p> <h4>The Bureau of Labor Statistics Predicts Fast Employment Growth for Security Engineers</h4> The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm">Occupational Outlook Handbook for 2008-2009</a> states that "concerns over ‘cyber security’ should result in businesses and government continuing to invest heavily in software that protects their networks and vital electronic infrastructure from attack. The expansion of this technology in the next 10 years will lead to an increased need for computer engineers to design and develop the software and systems to run these new applications and integrate them into older systems." The Handbook also notes that increasing emphasis on computer security will put software engineers with advanced degrees in mathematics and systems design in a better employment position with software developers, government agencies, and consulting firms seeking out such candidates. Those who participate in internships or co-ops will increase their <a href="http://techcareers.com">employment opportunities</a> and college graduates without experience should find opportunities with large computer and consulting firms that train new employees in intensive, company-based programs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects computer software engineers to be one of the fastest growing careers with the most new jobs added from 2006 - 2016. <h4>Hot or Cool, Security Has Something For You</h4> So, whether you're looking for one of the hottest professions out there or one that is "very cool" it looks like the IT security field has your job! The rest is up to you!

Top Ten Video Resume Tips for Candidates

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In a competitive job market, it is extremely important for job seekers to stand out from the crowd of qualified applicants, which is why many professionals are turning to video resumes to effectively market themselves to potential employers. Video resumes are especially helpful for candidates who can effectively sell themselves on camera, but don’t necessarily have extensive experience to put on a written resume.

Tip of the Day: The difference between a Campus Interview and an Office Visit

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Campus interviews are typically held on college campuses or 3rd party sites. They are not often conducted at the office of the Big 4. For the campus interview, you will likely be dealing with a recruiter who does this everyday. He is the gateway to the firm - the first level of screening between you and the office visit/ follow-up interview. He knows how important this interview is to you and will want to see how you handle yourself under pressure. The tone of your interview is likely to be more conversational than fact based. Don’t expect to get any technical accounting questions unless it pertains to something on your resume. Like the meet and greet, the recruiter will be attempting to judge how you handle yourself in a social setting. Campus interviews are typically the first step in the interview process. If this goes well you will be invited to a follow-up interview in the office of the firm. These interviews are typically with actual Big 4 staff, not recruiters. You will likely speak with both a mid-level employee (senior associate or manager) and a senior manager or partner. These interviews are designed to measure your accounting aptitude, skill set and likelihood of success with the firm. Impressing the auditors is different than impressing the HR department. These people have been where you are and know first-hand what you are in store for. Because of this, they will be looking for a specific set of skills. In order to be successful in these interviews, it will be necessary to show them that you possess these skills. The learn more secrets about getting hired with the Big 4, please visit: <a href="http://www.big4guru.com" target="_blank">Big 4 Guru.com </a> 

2009 Big 4 Hiring Outlook

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Today I’d like to present some facts on the state of the internship market. The majority of these statistics come from a great feature in Business Week, ‘The Best Places to Intern(1).’ This is a great feature and I highly recommend that everyone read it. However, in this article I will crunch these numbers to reveal some statistics that aren’t mentioned in the article.
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