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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead identity governance initiatives by managing ARS identity services. Enhance security protocols through SSO/MFA, lifecycle automation, and privileged access controls while ensuring compliance and o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $202K *

Shape the future of AI applications as a thought leader in software engineering. Engage with global clients, providing strategic insights and research that propel their success in adopting and leverag...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$46K - $122K *

Drive impactful underwriting analysis and pricing strategies for diverse medical plans, collaborating with sales teams while ensuring excellent communication and decision-making to enhance client outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $197K *

Collaborate with sales teams and strategic clients to deliver impactful technical solutions in Identity Security. Leverage technical expertise to align product offerings with customer needs, driving g...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $197K *

Engage and support the sales process by leveraging technical expertise and business insights. Partner with teams to deliver compelling product demonstrations and align solutions with customer needs, d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $158K *

Help us enhance business operations through complex analysis and provider data solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement efficient systems and tools, driving organizational effectiveness and supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $221K *

Collaborate with customers to deliver tailored technical solutions, conduct product evaluations, and guide impactful presentations. Drive cloud security initiatives while fostering deep relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $132K *

Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts in enhancing VA Prosthetics functionality. Focus on human-centered design methods to optimize user experience, guide requirement extraction, and ensure alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $234K *

Champion web security by developing and managing WAF policies, enhancing client-side defenses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to protect global eCommerce platforms from cyber threats...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of secure cloud-based data protection solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliable enterprise backup and disaster recovery for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare operations as a Business Analyst Manager. Lead a team to drive transformation initiatives, optimize processes, and foster collaboration across departments to enhance org...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping cybersecurity strategies for enterprise clients. As a strategic advisor, you'll drive account growth, align security initiatives with business goals, and foster...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to develop, implement, and enhance quality assurance strategies for a critical identity management program, ensuring secure and scalable software solutions meet industry standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion database excellence by ensuring security, performance, and availability while leading migration efforts to AWS and optimizing workflows through advanced Oracle management techniques...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $130K *

Lead infrastructure implementation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery aligned with organizational goals. Drive accountability and manage complex project aspects fr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer improvements in Elevated Risk Care Management for Veterans through sophisticated analysis, design, and implementation of optimized healthcare processes within the VHA. Collaborate with diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage in enhancing virtual desktop environments by deploying, managing, and optimizing VDI solutions. Collaborate across IT teams to ensure system performance, security compliance, and effective trou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to seamless healthcare data exchanges by testing API integrations, troubleshooting interoperability, and ensuring quality across platforms with cutting-edge tools and methodologies...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Advance security engineering across embedded systems, focusing on RTOS and virtualization. Collaborate on architecture, implement defensive features, and ensure compliance with security standards thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $124K *

Unlock potential by joining a team focused on advanced Tier II support for network devices in a fiber optic transport network, ensuring operational excellence and 100% service availability across mult...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data utilization by architecting robust BI & analytics systems, empowering business teams with best practices, and leading a reporting team to enhance analytical maturity and self-sufficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of innovative LLM-powered analytics systems, enhancing healthcare data insights through natural-language processing, robust querying, and compliance features, while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.