Should I Become A Security Architect (One Minute Quiz)

Alyssa Omandac

Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality

Security Architects

Security Architects Security Architects are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining networks and computer systems based on security policies and best practices. They also help identify and resolve security weaknesses.

Salary
$154000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Personality



Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.Confucius

Table of contents
  1. Career Quiz
  2. Suitable Personality Type
  3. Pros and Cons

Career Quiz

In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.

There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.

Answer “Like / Yes” if you tell yourself “Yes! I would love do this” or “Yeah, I’m that type of person”.
Answer “Okay / Maybe” if you tell yourself “Umm…I think I will be okay with that”.
Answer “Dislike / No” if you tell yourself “Ugh…Sounds boring” or “No way!”.

Ready? Let’s start!

Question Yes Maybe No
Would you be interested in learning how to design and install IT networks?
Are you interested in learning how to detect security problems in existing networks?
Are you curious about establishing a disaster recovery procedure?
Do you have the investigative personality needed to thoroughly investigate problems?
Are you an analytical thinker who can analyze complex information?
Do you have the detail-oriented personality needed to follow detailed procedures?
Are you interested in a career that allows you to continually learn new things?
Are you prepared for a career that may involve working long hours on occasion?

Your Results

Done?

Now count how many points you have.

Dislike = 0 point
Okay = 1 point
Like = 2 points

After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.


Suitable Personality Type

The Thinker

People with this personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally. You can read more about these career personality types here.

Security Architects are investigative individuals, as they need to investigate potential security threats and solutions for improving security. Security Architects are also analytical thinkers due to the need to analyze a wide range of data.

This career also requires a detail-oriented personality, as Security Architects need to follow specific procedures. Security Architects should also be comfortable working with others, as this job involves collaborative projects.

Pros and Cons

Pros

There Are Endless Learning Opportunities

Security Architects need to pay attention to the latest IT developments and security practices, providing endless opportunities to learn new things. Employers may also cover the cost of training for new certifications.

You Can Work Almost Anywhere

While many Security Architects work in California and major metro areas, they are needed in almost every industry, which provides the opportunity to work almost anywhere.

There May Be a Better Work/Life Balance

Security Architects often work for large organizations that provide senior employees with many perks and benefits, including flexible schedules. The flexibility of the job makes it easier to maintain a positive work/life balance.

You Are Constantly Challenged

Security Architects frequently face technical challenges that they need to overcome, which can keep this job from becoming too boring.

Cons

You May Work Long Hours

Security Architects sometimes work long hours, especially when dealing with a threat that disrupts normal business operations.

You May Face Tight Deadlines

The tight deadlines that Security Architects occasionally face may add to the stress of the job.

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