Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for an information security specialist.
An information security specialist is tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding information systems by way of identifying and solving security system problems. He/she will guarantee the protection of the organization's systems through defining access privileges and control structures. The specialist will also be tasked with maintaining quality service by observing organizational standards.
In addition to that, he or she will also get to handle the following tasks; determining any security flaws, develop security patches when needed, reporting any security violation, perform system updates, participate in security related forums like workshops, organize and handle training on security protocols and preventing data loss by observing firewalls and switches.
Employee Performance Goals Sample | |
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| Employee's Name: | Title: |
| Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ | Employee SSN: |
| Work Location: | Supervisor's Name: |
Instructions |
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Performance Goals for Next Period | |
Performance Goals | Employee Comments |
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| DEVELOPING OTHERS: Consult with management as much to ensure unity in executing of duties Be available to assist and help where major decisions are required | [employee comments goal] |
| PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Stay updated on different types of equipment introduced to the company Follow the safety precautions keenly to ensure security is maintained at all times | [employee comments goal] |
| EVALUATING OTHERS: Remember that people are human beings and no one wants to feel humiliated by one's critique of their work Share with people how one will assess performance so that they don't get surprised at the end of the review period | [employee comments goal] |
| MONITORING OTHERS: Make employees document their work and keep records of their progress in checklists, activity logs or progress reports Send out emails to employees who constantly seem to be wasting time reminding them that they are on company time | [employee comments goal] |
| PERSONAL COMMITMENT: Place goals in a place where one automatically sees them in order to stay motivated, focused and committed to staying on task Believe that one's goal is doable and that one has the skills needed to accomplish it | [employee comments goal] |
| MEETING MANAGEMENT: Put extra effort in following up on all meetings and documenting all the responsibilities and tasks delegated to participants Put extra effort in assessing what took place during a meeting and make plans to improve future meetings | [employee comments goal] |
| TRAINING OTHERS: Learn to concentrate in all training sessions and avoid distracters while learning Apply skills learned in training session to advance skill set and career | [employee comments goal] |
| COMPUTER SKILLS: Put extra effort in improving typing speed and accuracy when using word processors Learn how to use different versions and types of computer operating systems | [employee comments goal] |
| PROGRAMMING SKILLS: Always consider the needs of all users when designing new programs Show more interest to follow and learn the latest trends in programming | [employee comments goal] |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS: Seek for assistance when solving complicated problems and always welcome new challenges Demonstrate more willingness to learn the basics of coding and programming | [employee comments goal] |
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Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor Section 3: To be completed by the employee |
1. Goals completed since last performance feedback |
2. Goals for next period |
3. Employee comments |
Signatures | |
| I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal. | |
| Employee: | Date: |
| Supervisor: | Date: |
| Human Resources: | Date: |