Research Paper on:
Careers in the US State Department- IT Security

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time when working in "security" could translate to lack of education, lack of motivation or lack of nearly anything else positive. Such is not the case in todays business  environment, however. We have come to be fully reliant on the electronic media on which business runs today. Security engineers continually enhance encryption codes, for those trying to  break those codes progressively improve their abilities through practice. The U.S. State Department is only one organization striving to preserve computer security.  Every organizations information is important to it; that contained in the State Department carries international implications. The purpose here is to investigate some of the characteristics of work in  computer security at the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Types of Jobs The DOS currently seeks electronics engineers, information technology specialists and security  specialists for the purpose of addressing security issues. DOS says that for it to operate effectively, "it must make the most of highly advanced electronic systems and devices to  communicate, remain secure and operate worldwide" (Careers, 2002). The DOS seeks electronics engineers to design, develop and enhance both new and existing systems.  It seeks an Information Technology Specialist to design and implement functional goals and protocols "for the rapid sharing and storing of information worldwide" (Careers, 2002). Both of these  positions address data and operational security, as does the position of Security Specialist. This final position differs in that it is responsible not only for computer security, but also  for the security of "overseas personnel, property, buildings and information against terrorists, foreign intelligence agents and criminals" (Careers, 2002). The areas in which