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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$124K - $187K *

Optimize enterprise infrastructure projects by executing designs, conducting tests, and ensuring handoffs. Collaborate closely with architects and project managers while demonstrating strong communica...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Solve complex technical challenges and elevate IT efficiencies by diagnosing issues and automating workflows. Collaborate with teams to improve processes and ensure seamless infrastructure management...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Network Engineer II. Support and manage our network infrastructure while troubleshooting issues and ensuring effective communication for a seamless production experience. Join...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $200K *

Engage with enterprise customers to solve complex security and access challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, delivering tailored solutions and impactful demonstrations while collaborating across tech...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $200K *

Engage as a trusted advisor in this technical consulting role, driving solution design and product demonstrations while collaborating with sales and key enterprise stakeholders to tackle complex secur...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $200K *

Unlock enterprise success by acting as a trusted advisor, guiding customers through complex security and access challenges to achieve impactful business outcomes via engaging solution designs and effe...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform mid-market sales with ownership of the full sales cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth by engaging with security leaders and effectively addressing their bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team driving new business growth in cybersecurity. You will engage decision makers, close high-value deals, and collaborate with partners to deliver innovative solutions across various...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $171K *

Elevate your career by managing compliance programs, including ISMS and audits. Collaborate across teams to drive security initiatives, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. Design an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $218K *

Shape the future of information security by maintaining and advancing our ISMS while ensuring ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Drive collaborations across teams to build effective processes and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Transform customer relationships by owning outcomes and being their dedicated point of contact. Lead onboarding, project execution, and strategic engagement to ensure satisfaction and retention in a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to bridge business and technology, enhancing operations through stakeholder collaboration, requirements gathering, and system improvements that drive efficiency and value in health...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex project management tasks as a Program Control Analyst, ensuring efficient operations and deliverables in support of IT services for the Department of State’s mission. Drive enhancements...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding critical systems through expert security management. Leverage your RMF knowledge to ensure compliance, drive remediation, and maintain robust security post...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $210K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of security engineering, designing and implementing advanced security controls across various product teams, ensuring robust protection through applied technology s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate security observability by enhancing Datadog's capabilities across cloud and corporate environments, ensuring actionable detection aligned with real-world threats while collaborating with cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $181K *

Create transformative AI capabilities by guiding clients in adopting Microsoft Copilot through design-led strategies, effective enablement, and measurable outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Contribute to successful technical implementations across diverse client projects. Support project management tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams and enhancing documentation practice...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$70K - $120K *

Shape the future of fraud prevention by investigating escalations, conducting root-cause analyses, and coordinating containment actions across multiple operational teams to ensure timely resolution an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $245K *

Lead the charge in APAC government security compliance. Own IRAP and ISMAP programs, drive assessments, and architect strategies ensuring adherence to crucial frameworks across Australia and Japan whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $185K *

Manage client engagements to elevate DevSecOps practices, leading assessments and developing strategic roadmaps that optimize application security programs and align with industry frameworks for secur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $306K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth and strategic partnerships across commercial and government accounts, focusing on cyber risk solutions and market expansion. Engage top executives to establi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Support application security initiatives by embedding security into the SDLC, enforcing DevSecOps practices, and managing vulnerability lifecycles. Collaborate with engineering teams to design secure...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $120K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing budgets, schedules, and contract compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver precise financial analysis and reporting, ensuring successful exec...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize back-end systems and data pipelines for AI/ML applications, collaborating cross-functionally. Develop skills in Generative AI under senior mentorship while contributing to architecture and co...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.