Senior network security analyst vs personnel security specialist

The differences between senior network security analysts and personnel security specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a senior network security analyst and a personnel security specialist. Additionally, a senior network security analyst has an average salary of $96,531, which is higher than the $78,967 average annual salary of a personnel security specialist.

The top three skills for a senior network security analyst include firewall, LAN and security events. The most important skills for a personnel security specialist are SCI, JPAS, and E-QIP.

Senior network security analyst vs personnel security specialist overview

	Senior Network Security Analyst	Personnel Security Specialist
Yearly salary	$96,531	$78,967
Hourly rate	$46.41	$37.96
Growth rate	32%	32%
Number of jobs	79,631	52,507
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	6	6

Senior network security analyst vs personnel security specialist salary

Senior network security analysts and personnel security specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Network Security Analyst	Personnel Security Specialist
Average salary	$96,531	$78,967
Salary range	Between $71,000 And $131,000	Between $49,000 And $124,000
Highest paying City	-	Palo Alto, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Palantir
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between senior network security analyst and personnel security specialist education

There are a few differences between a senior network security analyst and a personnel security specialist in terms of educational background:

	Senior Network Security Analyst	Personnel Security Specialist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 65%	Bachelor's Degree, 56%
Most common major	Computer Information Systems	Criminal Justice
Most common college	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	California State University - Bakersfield

Senior network security analyst vs personnel security specialist demographics

Here are the differences between senior network security analysts' and personnel security specialists' demographics:

	Senior Network Security Analyst	Personnel Security Specialist
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 90.1% Female, 9.9%	Male, 39.7% Female, 60.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 9.6% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 9.6% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between senior network security analyst and personnel security specialist duties and responsibilities

Senior network security analyst example responsibilities.

Contract to manage l network security using Cisco switches, routers and firewalls to increase performance, stability and security.
Lead numerous DLP upgrades and process improvements and successfully implement application security program.
Utilize CLI to perform health check on various client devices on Linux and other proprietary platforms.
Back up support role for support of DNS, DHCP and NTP.
Increase network availability with support of core enterprise routers, switches, border routers, remote access and firewalls.
Install and administer Redhat Linux application server for security and monitoring device monitoring.

Personnel security specialist example responsibilities.

Implement group policies to manage domain / PC / user security.
Manage servers to include Cisco ACS (access control server), and external DNS server.
Manage multiple security programs and systems in accordance with NISPOM, DCID, M1 and JAFAN guidance.
Support all the applications deploy through the F5 LTM along with the configuration and the managing role.
Develop and manage covert CCTV program to support corporate investigations.
Develop expert working knowledge of personnel security administration activities using JPAS and E-QIP.

Senior network security analyst vs personnel security specialist skills

Common senior network security analyst skills

Firewall, 9%
LAN, 6%
Security Events, 5%
WAN, 5%
Switches, 5%
Linux, 4%

Common personnel security specialist skills

SCI, 7%
JPAS, 7%
E-QIP, 5%
DOD, 5%
Personnel Security, 5%
Government Agencies, 4%

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