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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$68K - $105K *

Engage in meaningful analysis and reporting, leveraging data visualization tools like Tableau to enhance customer engagement insights and drive strategic decisions for executive leadership. Your role...

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Today

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive GitLab's Secret Detection and Vulnerability Research efforts to shape security product outcomes. Own the detection lifecycle, ensure content quality, and leverage AI to enhance operational effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $221K *

Shape the future of secure authentication by leading innovative design and implementation initiatives across enterprise platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences and robust security measures throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate our quality measurement efforts by analyzing, modeling, and automating HEDIS strategy. Collaborate with key stakeholders, enhance data governance, and drive improvements to support strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $125K *

Deliver independent business valuations and industry analysis to support strategic credit decisions while collaborating with a diverse team. Manage multiple projects and communicate effectively to syn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $240K *

Lead innovative cloud solutions by orchestrating technical strategies, mentoring teams, and enhancing delivery excellence across AWS projects, fostering client engagement and continuous growth in publ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead day-to-day IT support and service for a remote-first workforce, ensuring effective user assistance, onboarding, compliance, and technology initiatives that drive operational success an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $160K *

Innovate financial systems strategy by leading complex projects, optimizing Workday Financials, and enhancing user experiences to drive business value and efficiency across the organization...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $115K *

Oversee and manage SAP environments, ensuring security and performance while leading administration activities, mentoring junior consultants, and collaborating on SAP solution implementation...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$206K - $267K *

Transform your career by leading innovative architectural strategies and governance. As a trusted advisor, you will drive technology alignment and maximize investments while mentoring cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $178K *

Lead the design and management of AWS cloud infrastructure, driving complex projects while mentoring engineers to achieve successful outcomes and ensure quality, security, and compliance across teams...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K *

Empower healthcare transformation as an Epic Inpatient Application Analyst. Collaborate with teams to optimize Epic applications, enhance patient care, and support clinical workflows directly impactin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $167K *

Optimize cloud operations by engineering secure environments and automating public cloud services. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, ensuring best practices in application and infrast...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize CICS operations by leveraging 10+ years of mainframe expertise. Lead installation and maintenance of CICS TS, ensuring exceptional performance and efficiency across the platform while collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $132K *

Champion the audit process as you lead client-facing rebate audits, ensuring timely responses and effective communication with clients and auditors. Leverage your project management skills to track pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Leverage data analysis to optimize business strategies, enhance customer insights, and support operational performance through collaboration with IT and analytics teams, ensuring actionable recommenda...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $114K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI product management for enterprise-level LLMs. Drive strategy and operations for innovative products like ChatGPT Enterprise. Engage in cross-functional collaboration t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on automating infrastructure and application deployments using cutting-edge tools and scripting. You'll drive development, testing, and security integration while mentoring...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Enterprise Technical Support Engineer, leveraging 8+ years of expertise in troubleshooting complex cloud and infrastructure challenges while mentoring a dynamic team...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $216K *

Engage with a dynamic team to define and drive innovative product strategies, enhancing user experiences for critical military and policy applications. Shape decisions that accelerate action through a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $238K *

Shape the future of AI by leading a dynamic team to develop innovative agentic orchestration technology. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance user-centric workflows and deliver mission-critical s...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced network engineering initiatives, optimizing hybrid environments, and driving seamless multi-cloud integration for critical organizational systems, ensuring high pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to drive financial excellence through advanced analysis, reporting, and forecasting that supports effective cost management and strategic decision-making across program lifecycle and o...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $272K *

Lead strategic Palantir engagements as a visionary director, driving team success and delivering operational solutions. Inspire and cultivate relationships while managing resource allocation, project...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic planning and performance management for large-scale programs, ensuring successful execution and fostering executive relationships while navigating complex environments and...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.