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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$140K - $202K *

Shape the future of technology initiatives by leading complex change management efforts. Drive successful project adoption through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and effective communicati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K *

Transform enterprise networking with expert design, implementation, and support. You'll lead architectural solutions for clients, balancing strategic initiatives with operational excellence in a colla...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Unlock potential by designing tailored ServiceNow solutions that address customer needs, enhance operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to deliver...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Engage your software engineering expertise to build secure, resilient services and AI workflows for enterprise security automation, enhancing engineering productivity and mitigating risks across appli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead regulatory audits for Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial plans, ensuring compliance and timely deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing vendor relationships to enhance...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security services by building scalable, secure applications and frameworks. Collaborate on AI-driven workflows to drive efficiency in vulnerability management...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive strategic account management by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, formulating long-term strategies, and collaborating across teams to deliver cloud security solutions that align w...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead growth and capture efforts for strategic federal opportunities. This high-impact role blends strategy and execution, leveraging technology to create competitive bids and drive measurab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $193K *

Shape the future of healthcare integration by leading efforts in network and data integration, ensuring compliance and modernization across workflows. Drive multi-year roadmaps while fostering high-pe...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $103K *

Join as a Cadence Epic Analyst to lead scheduling tools and configurations, enhance client interactions, streamline workflows, and drive project success in a dynamic healthcare environment. Your exper...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of technology solutions as a Senior Business Analyst, driving enhancements and operational efficiency. Collaborate with internal and external teams to fulfill business needs while advan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analytics to enhance pharmacy network COGS strategies and drive operational improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering actionable insights for deci...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading software development projects that enhance operational efficiency and support financial modeling. Collaborate with teams to design user interfaces and drive innovative t...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Contribute to successful ServiceNow implementations and engagement management, ensuring client satisfaction through effective solutions delivery. Leverage your expertise in ITSM/ITOM to drive business...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Support strategic client accounts by managing project timelines and ensuring compliance with patient experience data collection. Collaborate with internal teams and provide expertise to keep client ne...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Empower our organization by driving AI transformation, leading change initiatives, and managing scalable solutions that enhance productivity and innovation across all functions while collaborating wit...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize support processes and deliver high-impact client onboarding by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and address technical challenges in a fast-paced fintec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead application monitoring initiatives to optimize performance, enhance systems efficiency, and provide strategic insights. Collaborate across teams, guide engineers, and establish best practices for...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $200K *

Champion enterprise architecture initiatives by aligning technology strategies with business goals, leading complex project executions, and fostering trusted customer relationships to enhance organiza...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $113K *

Lead financial analysis and reporting for locomotive operations, driving data-driven insights and supporting commercial strategies through robust budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements in a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that empowers you to design and build innovative data infrastructures using cutting-edge Microsoft cloud technologies, driving impactful projects in data engineering and analytics while ho...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Support the development and management of HPC systems in a remote role, focusing on installing, patching, and testing software while ensuring the efficiency of multi-petabyte computing environments. C...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $192K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative detection capabilities and improving cloud services. Collaborate with diverse experts to protect customers while enhancing your skills in a remote-first enviro...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engage in a pivotal leadership role supporting managed services. Drive team performance, foster client success, and innovate Salesforce solutions while balancing delivery responsibilities and service...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.