Role Autonomy and Job Satisfaction Among Cybersecurity Professionals: A Cross-Sector Study
APA Citation
Petersen, A. & Delgado, C. (2023). Role Autonomy and Job Satisfaction Among Cybersecurity Professionals: A Cross-Sector Study. *Journal of the Association for Information Systems*. https://doi.org/10.17705/1jais.00856
View original paper →What Did This Cybersecurity Research Find?
This cybersecurity job satisfaction study surveyed 2,400 professionals across government, finance, healthcare, and technology sectors. Cybersecurity professionals rated role autonomy (the freedom to choose tools, methods, and priorities) as the strongest predictor of job satisfaction, outweighing salary, title, and remote work access.
Key Findings
- 1Role autonomy was the strongest predictor of job satisfaction (beta = 0.39)
- 2Salary ranked fourth behind autonomy, skill development opportunities, and team culture
- 3Government cybersecurity professionals reported the lowest autonomy scores across sectors
- 4Technology sector professionals reported the highest autonomy and highest satisfaction
- 5Professionals with 5+ years of experience valued autonomy more than those under 5 years
How Does This Apply to Cybersecurity Careers?
Job seekers can ask targeted interview questions about autonomy to predict their future satisfaction. Managers can design roles that offer appropriate autonomy to reduce turnover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did this cybersecurity research find?
This cybersecurity job satisfaction study surveyed 2,400 professionals across government, finance, healthcare, and technology sectors. Cybersecurity professionals rated role autonomy (the freedom to choose tools, methods, and priorities) as the strongest predictor of job satisfaction, outweighing salary, title, and remote work access.
How is this research relevant to cybersecurity careers?
Job seekers can ask targeted interview questions about autonomy to predict their future satisfaction. Managers can design roles that offer appropriate autonomy to reduce turnover.
Where was this cybersecurity research published?
This study was published in Journal of the Association for Information Systems in 2023. The DOI is 10.17705/1jais.00856. Access the original paper through the publisher link above.
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