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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$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation as you mentor teams and shape technical vision. Drive impactful AI deployments through collaboration, strategic decision-making, and hands-on expertise in advanced mac...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $105K *

Join a dynamic engineering team, driving the future of cloud automation and operational reliability. Collaborate across departments to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring resilience and efficiency in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $105K *

Help us optimize financial performance through advanced analysis and modeling. Collaborate with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, providing insights to drive reven...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer industry standards in digital identity and security. Lead strategic engagement and influence across key ecosystems. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and ensure compliance with emergi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive data-driven insights and business improvement initiatives by partnering with leadership and stakeholders to analyze processes, identify opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations that...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $156K *

Unlock sales potential by developing and executing targeted territory plans, driving growth in pre-IPO and mid-cap companies. Leverage consultative selling and build strategic partnerships to exceed a...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a critical vendor risk function from the ground up. Engage with model providers and subprocessors in a complex regulatory landscape, while innovating security assessments a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $142K *

Lead the charge in developing our Application Network Services team, owning F5 platforms to optimize enterprise application delivery. Blend hands-on engineering with people leadership to ensure system...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate engineering teams by coaching and guiding legacy developers through process changes while integrating AI tools to enhance productivity and outcomes, fostering trust and collaboration across cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive security innovation by architecting advanced defenses for a cloud-based platform. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed security into processes, ensuring robust safety measures whi...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of healthcare programs by managing complex initiatives. Lead cross-functional teams, maintain project budgets, and oversee stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery and imp...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $297K *

Unlock potential by leading technical strategy and innovation in cyber operations, driving business growth, and fostering talent development within diverse customer portfolios in AI/ML, cloud, and cyb...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team focused on driving transformation in the Financial Services sector through innovative SaaS solutions and a consultative sales approach, achieving significant...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $174K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic database operations team. With over a decade of experience, guide strategic database infrastructure initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a cult...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $304K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of managing complex IT programs, blending leadership and technical skills to ensure project success. Collaborate with various stakeholders to oversee operations and...

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Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $201K *

Manage the full sales journey for strategic enterprise accounts, driving growth by building executive relationships and orchestrating a virtual team to secure cybersecurity deals in a competitive envi...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in credit risk analysis, ensuring effective underwriting decisions and risk management across portfolios. Collaborate independently with teams while providing over...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform strategic visions into actionable plans by advising senior federal leaders on priorities, initiatives, and enterprise challenges for organizational growth. Facilitate cross-functional collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing robust access controls for Databricks, revolutionizing data security architecture while ensuring compliance and scalability across the data environment th...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $207K *

Join a team that thrives in ambiguity while creating innovative account strategies for major healthcare clients. Build trusted partnerships, navigate dynamic environments, and drive impactful solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $275K *

Shape the future of AI by leading and scaling engineering teams to deliver impactful production-grade AI systems and platform services that drive strategic initiatives within a collaborative environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $295K *

Engage and develop a distributed engineering team as you enhance security operations, set technical direction, and drive measurable outcomes in a high-stakes environment, ensuring effective risk manag...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate solutions for AI governance and enterprise applications, ensuring robust standards and quality across AI agents. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Momentive Context Library and drive adva...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT asset management through ServiceNow. You will enhance software and hardware operations, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency in asset discovery while collaborating...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower national security through optimizing IT asset management on the ServiceNow platform. Join a mission-driven team to enhance compliance and efficiency in software and hardware asset management f...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.