1. Cyber operations engineers
Cyber operations engineers run a company's cyber operations, including managing firewalls and configuring identity management repositories.
Median annual salary, according to PayScale: $83,900
2. Cyber help desk analysts
Cyber help desk analysts provide support to users experiencing security threats, including incidents involving phishing attacks and ransomware.
Median annual salary, according to PayScale: $75,466
3. Ethical hackers
Also known as pen-testers, ethical hackers attempt to find security holes within a company's tech systems.
Median annual salary, according to InfoSec Institute: $71,331
4. Security device analysts
Security device analysts test devices for compliance to various policies.
Median annual salary, according to PayScale: $70,611
5. Threat monitoring analysts
Threat monitoring analysts monitor suspicious activities on a company's network, to identify true security threats that require investigation.
Median annual salary, according to PayScale $70,096
6. Technical writers
Technical writers study technical subject matter and put together manuals on topics like security policies and response plans.
Median annual salary, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: $69,850
7. Command and control threat hunters
C2 threat hunters scan datasets to identify undetected security threats.
Median annual salary, according to SimplyHired: $65,726
8. Security awareness trainer
Security awareness trainers educate employees and customers about cyber security recommended practices.
Median annual salary, according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics: $59,020
