Median pay: $99,300
Top pay: $148,000
10-year job growth: 23%
Total jobs: 20,000
The job:
Just how susceptible is a company's computer system to an attack? IT security consultants assess the vulnerability of systems by performing penetration tests. You'll also work with clients and technically manage security projects. The IT security consultant also helps with risk analysis and mitigation techniques and provides incident response and forensics.
Quality of life ratings:
| Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
| B |
B |
C |
A |
By Anne C. Lee and Heather Muse
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