Want to enter the big leagues of crime scene investigation? Check out these cool professions in
the world of biometrics.
Information Security Analyst
Cybersecurity is arguably one ofthe biggest
industries to use biometric technologies.
As the world moves more and more of its
information online, the risk of cyber attacks
is at an all-time high. Professionals in this
field can also expect a pretty hefty salary.
So, if you're good with computers and love
biometrics, use these skills to land yourself a
career in information security.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a computer
related field
Salary: $86,170/year (on avg.)
Job Outlook: Great. Demand for these
professionals is growing much faster than
average.
Software Developer
In order for computers to process biometric
information, they must be able to run the
right kind of software. Many different types
of software are constantly needed to keep
up with the growth in biometrics research.
Whether you're working for Google,
Facebook, Microsoft, or a smaller company,
your love of biometrics could turn into a
rewarding career developing software.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer
science or related field
Salary: $93,350/year (on avg.)
Job Outlook: Great. Demand for these
professionals is growing much faster than
average.
Governmental Security & Intelligence Jobs
Since security and identification are two of
the main functions of biometric technology,
there are a number of governmental
jobs that require skills and knowledge of
biometrics. Whether with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI) or Deptartment of
Homeland Security (DHS), government jobs
are often praised for their pay and benefits.
Education: Bachelor's degree to Ph.D
(dependent on the specific job)
Salary: Varied depending on the job
Job Outlook: Good. There is a growing
demand for biometrics skills in governmental
jobs.
1. Which of the careers you just read about appeals to you the most? Why?
2. What strengths do you have that you think would fit well with the profession you picked?
3. What do you think you would need to work on before entering that career?
1. The career that appeals to me the most is Software Developer. I am interested in the idea of using my knowledge of biometrics to develop software that can be used to process biometric information.
2. I have a strong background in computer science and I am comfortable working with computers. I also have a good understanding of biometrics and how it can be used in different applications.
3. Before entering this career, I would need to work on my coding skills and become more familiar with the different software development tools and languages. I would also need to stay up to date with the latest trends in biometrics and cybersecurity.