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Pay ranges and day-to-day tasks pulled live from BLS OEWS and O*NET. Most-local data shown when available — see the source citation under each role.
- [ SOC 15-1212 ]
Information Security Analysts
$88k – $157k
25TH–75TH PERCENTILE · ANNUAL
Median $122k
BLS OEWS May 2024 · Idaho
[ DAY-TO-DAY ]
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
- [ SOC 15-1241 ]
Computer Network Architects
$76k – $133k
25TH–75TH PERCENTILE · ANNUAL
Median $103k
BLS OEWS May 2024 · Coeur d'Alene MSA
[ DAY-TO-DAY ]
- Develop disaster recovery plans.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
- Coordinate installation of new equipment.
- [ SOC 15-1299 ]
Computer Occupations, All Other
$60k – $128k
25TH–75TH PERCENTILE · ANNUAL
Median $97k
BLS OEWS May 2024 · Coeur d'Alene MSA
[ DAY-TO-DAY ]
- Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
- Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
- Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
- Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
- Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
- Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
- [ SOC 15-1244 ]
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$65k – $110k
25TH–75TH PERCENTILE · ANNUAL
Median $85k
BLS OEWS May 2024 · Coeur d'Alene MSA
[ DAY-TO-DAY ]
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
- Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.
- [ SOC 15-1211 ]
Computer Systems Analysts
$31k – $93k
25TH–75TH PERCENTILE · ANNUAL
Median $69k
BLS OEWS May 2024 · Coeur d'Alene MSA
[ DAY-TO-DAY ]
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
- [ SOC 15-1231 ]
Computer Network Support Specialists
$56k – $71k
25TH–75TH PERCENTILE · ANNUAL
Median $61k
BLS OEWS May 2024 · Coeur d'Alene MSA
[ DAY-TO-DAY ]
- Back up network data.
- Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
- Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
- Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
- Document network support activities.
- Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
- [ SOC 15-1232 ]
Computer User Support Specialists
$45k – $62k
25TH–75TH PERCENTILE · ANNUAL
Median $50k
BLS OEWS May 2024 · Coeur d'Alene MSA
[ DAY-TO-DAY ]
- Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
- Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
- Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
- Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
- Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.