Welcome to IT Security Analyst Careers

IT Security Analysts are key players in safeguarding information systems against cyber threats, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Their roles often involve risk assessment, development of security policies, and incident response planning.

Roles and Responsibilities

Whether you're just starting your career or seeking advancement, understanding the roles and responsibilities of an IT Security Analyst is crucial. In this section, we provide an in-depth look at what it takes to succeed in this field.

Career Pathways

Embarking on a career in IT security analysis opens opportunities in various sectors. This section highlights these pathways, showing you where this career may lead.

Salary Expectations

IT Security Analyst positions often come with attractive salary packages. Explore what you can expect in terms of compensation in this section.

Qualifications and Skills

What qualifications are employers seeking? What skills increase your marketability? Discover this and more in this section.

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$111K - $139K *

Lead the data security domain to define and implement robust data protection strategies. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and automate security workflows while safeguarding sensitive in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and enhance our cybersecurity risk management program to deliver actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, assess, and govern risks across various domains, ensuring alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Join a team that drives modern security practices by prioritizing data exposure risks. As an expert in databases and data stores, you'll identify vulnerabilities and collaborate with teams to mitigate...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $145K *

Shape the future of HR technology by leading Workday Absence management implementation, enhancing operations processes, and partnering with global stakeholders to solve complex challenges in a fast-pa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $115K *

Unlock potential by becoming an Information System Security Officer, ensuring compliance and security risk management in a dynamic government environment. Take initiative to enhance security practices...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $180K *

Transform cybersecurity by leading intrusion analysis, enhancing incident response tactics, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop proactive risk management strategies across the organization...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $230K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic role in cybersecurity solutions engineering, where you'll lead technical discovery sessions, design secure architectures, and support sales teams by crafting innovat...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by providing expert administrative support and guidance. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency, manage logistics, and empower internal communications for a dyn...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$84K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in analyzing business needs to translate them into efficient software solutions, enhancing operations through collaboration and Agile practices across various busi...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $172K *

Join our team to enhance cybersecurity measures by leading incident response efforts, managing vulnerabilities, and collaborating across IT and security teams to protect corporate environments from cy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in modernizing legacy application operations, ensuring reliability and efficiency across a hybrid VPC infrastructure. Manage user access, support deployments, and collaborate on critic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology management by leading teams to deliver innovative IT solutions, ensuring organizational needs are met through strategic oversight and collaboration across diverse techno...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $97K *

Advance enterprise data governance by implementing secure data deletion processes, partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance and enhance data management practices across various pl...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $236K *

Transform enterprise security strategy and architecture, ensuring robust defenses against evolving threats. Lead cross-functional teams in defining requirements, implementing solutions, and enhancing...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $250K *

Elevate customer experiences by providing expert AI infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with teams to design and configure optimized data center platforms, driving successful deployment and integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Accelerate progress at incident response by leading hands-on operations, driving detection engineering, and collaborating with security teams for swift containment and reporting of security incidents...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and implementing advanced Physical Security Systems. Oversee client consultations, troubleshoot and support varied technologies, and lead project management ini...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a Capacity Management Plan that enhances IT infrastructure performance, drives analytics, and supports growth through proactive monitoring and planning...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $91K *

Join a team that’s integral to onsite installation and configuration of cutting-edge Dell and VMware solutions, traveling across the US and occasionally overseas, while contributing to mission-critica...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$289K - $397K *

Pioneer AI security engineering by defining systems architecture, leading threat detection initiatives, and mentoring engineers to ensure Databricks' AI platform operates securely at scale, enhancing...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy for cloud-native vault solutions, driving effective secrets management and session control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security offerings while ensuring h...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $188K *

Analyze and enhance compliance technology to support BSA/AML programs, ensuring reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions, maintain complian...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading complex business analysis for customer implementations. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, design systems, and mentor fellow analysts while driving continuou...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $193K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by partnering with experts to investigate and mitigate evolving threats. Leverage advanced technologies and a collaborative environment to enhance detection, automati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Lead the development and integration of Identity & Access Management solutions, ensuring security and compliance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance identity systems, while promoting I...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What responsibilities does an IT Security Analyst have?question toggle

    IT Security Analysts are chiefly responsible for protecting the integrity of data and information systems. They perform risk assessments, develop security policies, manage security breaches and incidents, among other things.

  • What is the average salary for an IT Security Analyst?question toggle

    Salaries can vary widely depending on the organization and location, but IT Security Analyst roles often come with a six-figure salary.

  • What qualifications do I need to become an IT Security Analyst?question toggle

    In addition to a degree in IT or a related field, most IT Security Analyst jobs require certifications like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

  • What are the career pathways for an IT Security Analyst?question toggle

    As an IT Security Analyst, you can move up to roles like Security Manager, Security Director, or Chief Information Security Officer. These positions offer more strategic oversight and higher salaries.