Not all job descriptions are created equal, and this is certainly so in the security industry and other fields. Some job descriptions are well-written, but the majority fall somewhere on the middle of the spectrum. Understanding what a security position entails often means candidates must decode the job description. However, that does not always happen before the apply button is clicked.
Security job descriptions pass through many hands before they are finalized and ultimately posted for hire. This means modifications can occur at any stage along the way and the result may be something other than what was originally intended.