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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$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in Cybersecurity, focusing on penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and security policy evaluation. Engage in hands-on security tasks to protect critical in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading security policy implementations and vulnerability remediation efforts in a dynamic enterprise environment. Drive effective solutions and ensure compliance while managing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Pioneer enhanced data security measures by leading initiatives for Data Loss Prevention and risk management across diverse platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standar...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive your career with impactful incident response and vulnerability management. Collaborate with leadership to enhance security practices, analyze threats, and ensure effective mitigation strategies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance cyber security by detecting threats and analyzing anomalies through innovative detection tools, while collaborating globally to enhance ECC's network security and manage risks effectively...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $160K *

Support cybersecurity efforts by analyzing threats, creating actionable intelligence, and mitigating risks to protect sensitive IT assets in a fully remote environment. Collaborate with teams to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in fortifying cybersecurity measures across a dynamic tech landscape. Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess risks, manage vulnerabilities, and elevate security practices, ensurin...

London, ONHybrid

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing expert support for identity access management systems, optimizing user provisioning processes, troubleshooting access issues, and employing automation and AI tools to enh...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through vulnerability assessments and proactive risk management, ensuring the integrity of systems across the enterprise while driving strategic...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's enhancing information security for mission-critical systems. Collaborate on risk assessment, develop security documentation, and support compliance efforts in a dynamic cloud enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of information security by leading compliance initiatives, managing audits, and ensuring data protection across regulatory frameworks. This role demands expertise in security governan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $160K *

Advance software innovation by designing robust solutions that meet business needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance application performance and ensure security protocols while driving team e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Engage in cyber threat intelligence analysis, proactive hunting, and incident response efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify emerging threats, enhance detection capabilities, a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Transform security operations by ensuring robust cybersecurity coverage and incident response. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management and compliance across corporate and fi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Empower cybersecurity efforts by monitoring security incidents, conducting audits, and enhancing user awareness, while collaborating across teams to protect the organization’s assets and mitigate risk...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by securing enterprise infrastructures and enhancing CMMC Level 2 compliance. This hands-on role involves managing network security systems and collaborating across departments t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Elevate the university’s cybersecurity posture by managing and optimizing security systems, conducting forensic analysis, and leading incident response efforts. Collaborate with teams to protect infor...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Develop advanced cyber defense strategies and tools to identify and mitigate threats. Analyze vulnerabilities and streamline incident response methodologies to enhance the security posture of the infr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform cybersecurity initiatives by managing compliance and vulnerability assessments across advanced multi-enclave environments. Lead the deployment of cutting-edge technologies and strategies to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Champion the security integrity of our organization by analyzing vulnerabilities, responding to threats, providing guidance, and enhancing security policies while collaborating with teams across the c...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $215K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI security in healthcare, ensuring secure integration of AI technologies and compliance with regulatory standards while acting as a trusted advisor and enabling...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Champion the security landscape by managing operational security policies and overseeing risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and implement robust information...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive IT security architecture excellence by providing expert design, analysis, and advisory support across complex environments, ensuring robust protection aligned with government standards and indus...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Cyber Analyst, enhancing cybersecurity through assessments, risk management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to protect mission-critical information systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Contribute to enhancing security governance and crisis management by assessing risks, supporting compliance initiatives, and evolving crisis strategies while collaborating across departments to ensure...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.