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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$80K - $95K *

Develop and analyze cost proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Collaborate with the pricing team to audit models and narratives. Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Develop and enhance internal audit functions, ensuring robust controls and risk management while collaborating across departments to optimize processes and compliance efforts within a growing organiza...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $240K *

Drive innovation by leading the implementation of a large-scale service mesh, optimizing Kubernetes clusters, and ensuring compliance with security standards while mentoring global teams in cloud-nati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $309K *

Elevate partner relationships to drive revenue growth through strategic channel management. You'll develop unique business plans and execute key sales initiatives to build long-term partnerships focus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform Android security by analyzing and reversing applications and SDKs. Utilize advanced techniques to identify vulnerabilities and collaborate with teams to enhance application security across t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $205K *

Engage with key stakeholders to develop strategic account plans, build relationships, and align technical solutions to drive customer success. Collaborate across teams to ensure a comprehensive approa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive risk evaluations and innovative strategies to enhance risk control programs, driving growth and profitability by consulting on complex accounts and providing tailored...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $177K *

Transform cyber threat intelligence into actionable insights, ensuring data is structured for both analysts and AI systems. Lead with expertise in threat intelligence platforms, optimizing workflows...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of large-scale GPU cluster architectures by optimizing designs within power constraints while ensuring peak performance across all components and services. Collaborate with cross-func...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at ensuring high-quality IT service delivery through leading Service Desk operations, solving incidents, managing vendor relations, and fostering continuous improvement to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $212K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth within the South Central region, managing a team of sales professionals while collaborating with channel partners to deliver cutting-edge SaaS IGA solutions for...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $170K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging analytics for smarter decision-making. Take ownership of custom analytics projects and productized engines while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive international trade compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to U.S. export/import laws and regulations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to support licensing activ...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $162K *

Join us to drive innovation in Identity & Access Management by acting as a key liaison between stakeholders and the engineering team while leading IAM initiatives and ensuring seamless project deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize service delivery across managed cloud customers by leading incident management, coordinating operations, and ensuring SLA compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative learning design strategies for cybersecurity education. Collaborate with experts to create impactful learning experiences that engage diverse audiences and meet...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Help us design and build cutting-edge identity architectures for AI systems, ensuring secure and scalable identity services across platforms while collaborating with teams to implement robust authenti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $209K *

Transform operational efficiency by partnering with regional leaders to improve processes, drive insights, and support sales execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, ensuring strategic goal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $191K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise cryptography solutions, guiding clients in encryption modernization and post-quantum readiness. This role demands strategic consulting, deep cryptographic experti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $290K *

Unlock new business potential by driving growth in the US banking and finance sectors. Elevate client experiences through strategic sales cycles, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and tailore...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the reliability and security of enterprise APIs through rigorous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a complex mission environment to support federal a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights for retail performance improvement. Partner with cross-functional teams to develop scalable reporting tools and optimize analytics processes that drive decision...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$198K - $273K *

Unlock potential by guiding clients through their cybersecurity transformation. As a Solutions Consultant, you will provide technical expertise, drive customer adoption, and influence strategic soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $127K *

Engineer agile IT solutions for the U.S. Army Corps, enhancing infrastructure and cloud capabilities while delivering cost-effective, customer-focused services to meet strategic IT demands...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $195K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to deliver innovative IT solutions, ensuring robust cloud infrastructure and outstanding service for USACE. Drive modernization and efficiency through agi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   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.