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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$75K - $137K *

Drive impactful business analysis by leading requirement gathering and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into solutions while overseeing project deployment and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $243K *

Empower enterprise innovation by designing and deploying Microsoft's Power Platform and AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to build scalable, AI-driven business applications while ensuring complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic growth in fintech. Lead enterprise sales, build relationships, and consult on security solutions. Shape market adoption with innovative AI-powered identity and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling a high-performance Professional Services team, delivering complex enterprise solutions, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and revenue growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in audit and assurance strategy, enhancing processes and controls while utilizing innovative technology to drive measurable risk visibility and efficiency in assurance lifecycle manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $219K *

Lead the charge in defining and driving enterprise architecture strategies for cloud transformation and application modernization, influencing technology direction and mentoring teams to meet complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Optimize data engineering practices as you design scalable schemas and improve data governance across our innovative platform, enhancing the way customers secure and interact with their data...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $105K *

Empower innovation by developing cutting-edge AI applications that enhance operational efficiency and transform workflows, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver secure, high-performance solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $152K *

Unlock your potential as a key IT support analyst driving innovative security solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance system integrity and streamline operations while safeguarding customer trus...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive innovation in DevSecOps by leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD to enhance the Platform One initiative for the US Air Force, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$245K - $265K *

Lead a high-impact security operations team to enhance incident response and infrastructure capabilities, ensuring security maturity and operational excellence while supporting growth in a complex mul...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to enhance sales funnel efficiency, optimize opportunity management, and support strategic planning for sustained revenue growth in a dynamic B2B environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $165K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as a Technical Lead, driving architectural decisions and mentoring engineers. Contribute to both leadership and hands-on coding, ensuring high quality in a cutting...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Drive scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD for healthcare applications. Collaborate closely with security and compliance teams while automating reliable deployments and addressing complex productio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Empower user experiences as you enhance usability for VA digital health products, focusing on telehealth solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to validate and improve user workflows, ensuring impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $154K *

Discover your potential as you design and implement Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions across diverse environments, ensuring high-quality audio-visual experiences that meet user needs and foster collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion the eDiscovery process by overseeing data specialists, ensuring quality and compliance with litigation support methodologies for complex legal scenarios. Collaborate remotely to drive efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $206K *

Empower your career by joining a high-performance team that designs and implements Azure-based Identity and Access Management solutions, ensuring security and compliance while driving business innovat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $186K *

Transform security protocols and mitigate insider risks by leading cross-functional initiatives and fostering a culture of safety. Manage critical investigations and leverage technology to enhance phy...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $214K *

Take ownership of the sales cycle for MuleSoft solutions within the U.S. Intelligence Community, driving strategic growth and establishing trusted relationships across key agencies and partners...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Advance site security management through regulatory compliance, strategic leadership, and collaboration. Drive Zero Trust maturity while safeguarding user identity and sensitive data in a complex clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $167K *

Elevate your career by building trusted partnerships and driving cloud security innovation. Collaborate with internal teams and C-suite executives to create aligned strategies that meet customer goals...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $179K *

Drive security excellence as a Senior Site Security Officer, managing compliance, vulnerability assessments, and team training to protect critical infrastructure in a dynamic cloud environment while s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Manage key government relations initiatives, shape advocacy strategies, and foster essential connections with federal stakeholders to align policy priorities with company goals, ensuring successful na...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $110K *

Innovate the management of data systems by analyzing, designing, and optimizing databases while implementing robust security and recovery protocols to ensure the integrity and availability of data for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days 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.