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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$155K - $165K *

Drive innovation in cloud infrastructure and CI/CD methodologies. Lead the integration of AI tooling to enhance DevOps practices, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating effectively i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $155K *

Lead advanced support for a nationwide fiber optic network. Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex system and network issues, ensuring optimal performance and security...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team to develop robust SAP solutions that transform enterprise applications. As an SAP ABAP Developer, leverage your expertise in coding and testing to drive innovative solutions while collabor...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock the future of cybersecurity by owning parser development for our AI-driven SecOps platform. Collaborate with teams, innovate processes, and enhance data integration while mentoring junior engin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, spearheading automation and ensuring the reliability of vital services in our internal developer platform, aimed at enhancing software deploy...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $253K *

Drive sales growth by engaging new Small Law Firm clients through strategic outbound prospecting. Utilize consultative selling and maintain strong client relationships to meet and exceed defined quota...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $148K *

Lead the digital transformation of risk management for aerospace systems oversight, ensuring rigorous quality governance by integrating advanced data analytics and predictive modeling into the Nationa...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $172K *

Lead the charge in enhancing data governance by refining processes, ensuring data quality, and translating business needs into actionable solutions, all while fostering collaboration and driving syste...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $119K *

Elevate your expertise by building and enhancing a clinical data repository, leading projects, and analyzing business needs within emerging technologies to optimize healthcare data management solution...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive our governance, risk, and compliance program, enhancing maturity and effectiveness, while leading assessments and audits to support organizational security and compliance objectives. Collaborate...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $262K *

Champion strategic partnerships by operationalizing alliances, enhancing monetization, and creating impactful go-to-market strategies with leading technology companies to drive revenue and market pres...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to shape the future of AI collaboration. As a key technical advisor, you'll implement AI-driven solutions, guide customer onboarding, and bridge teams, maximizing value from innovative AI capa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $127K *

Grow your technical expertise as you partner with our Cloud Operations Team, resolving complex issues and enhancing user experience through incident response and proactive cloud service management in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and operation of scalable virtualization environments. Drive strategic migrations to modern private cloud solutions while mentoring junior engineers and optimizi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance SAP data migration while ensuring readiness through effective strategies, software development, and agile collaboration with diverse stakeholders to meet evolving projec...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Engage in designing, building, and operating multi-environment infrastructures to support customer workloads across diverse environments, including public cloud and isolated setups, with a focus on au...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $200K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role advancing datacenter infrastructure validation. Lead technical research, engage with industry innovators, and shape the future of grid-interactive technologies whi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Champion innovative healthcare solutions as an Epic certified analyst. Engage cross-functional teams to enhance revenue cycle applications, ensuring streamlined operations and superior patient financi...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the implementation of ServiceNow in Azure environments, collaborating with architects and delivery teams to deliver high-quality digital transformation for clients. Drive innovation and maximize...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud-based email security services. Work alongside experts to design and implement robust solutions, influence engineering practices, and mentor junior develo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in reinventing integrations, shaping and building seamless data flows between systems to enhance Gigawatt's connectivity and operational efficiency—building capabilities that enable ra...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Reimagine the SOX compliance landscape by establishing a robust Internal Audit function. Drive risk management and internal controls, collaborating across departments to ensure compliance, enhance pro...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$280K - $350K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives in the New York Metro area, leveraging expertise in Networking to expand existing accounts and foster new business, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $145K *

Transform virtualization environments by engineering solutions, managing Linux servers, and automating tasks while ensuring optimal operation in a production setting. Collaborate across teams to innov...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $121K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate operational risks, enhancing processes and controls while supporting strategic objectives in the mortgage services sector. Drive improvement...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.