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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$71K - $89K *

Analyze and enhance security measures to protect data integrity, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing risks, incident responses, and fostering a security-aware culture organization-wide...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dedicated team to enhance IT security compliance by implementing best practices, conducting assessments, and ensuring adherence to federal regulations. Support efforts to bolster system securit...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a critical role supporting cyber operations at a high level, integrating advanced strategies and collaborating with key military agencies to enhance navigation warfare capabiliti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $92K *

Transform the city's cyber security framework by enforcing protocols, deploying solutions, and conducting risk assessments. Partner with teams to address vulnerabilities and drive security initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to enhance and oversee information assurance programs, develop policies, ensure compliance, and lead training initiatives to safeguard critical information systems in a dynamic support role at...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive national security initiatives as a Security Analyst, overseeing a range of security disciplines. Conduct assessments, develop countermeasures, and lead investigations to ensure optimal protectio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $202K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity by designing and implementing controls to safeguard the War Data Platform, conducting assessments, managing risks, and collaborating with teams to elevate security pra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $98K *

Transform risk management practices by supporting governance and compliance efforts for Privileged Access Management (PAM). Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory standards...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives while supporting critical infrastructure risk assessments and compliance. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational technology security, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to our security initiatives by overseeing vulnerability management, enhancing identity protocols, and ensuring cloud and application security. Collaborate with various teams to optimize sec...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $105K *

Transform data security by managing DLP initiatives, investigating incidents, and collaborating across teams to protect sensitive information while enhancing compliance and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring robust information assurance and compliance for Space Systems Command. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive mission success and mentor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $155K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity as you integrate security into complex systems, ensuring compliance while maintaining operational objectives across diverse environments, including AWS. Drive risk ma...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $165K *

Drive advanced cybersecurity assessments and strategies, enhancing mission assurance through expert vulnerability analysis, secure coding, and risk evaluation for tactical portfolios across diverse en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform cybersecurity operations by leading security initiatives and protecting critical systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures while ensuring compliance in a family-oriented...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in proactive cybersecurity measures, monitoring threats, and responding to incidents while collaborating with teams to safeguard assets and sensitive information within a dynamic financial envi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform cybersecurity resilience by monitoring and responding to threats, enhancing systems and processes, and collaborating with teams to safeguard sensitive information against evolving attacks an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the enhancement of cybersecurity operations by analyzing and documenting current processes, ensuring compliance with security frameworks, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve operationa...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join us as a dedicated Information Security Analyst to lead IAM solutions, safeguard user access, and enhance security protocols across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance and risk...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security compliance and vendor risk management practices, ensuring alignment between customer security needs and internal processes. Engage cross-functional teams to suppo...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by securing cloud environments and implementing robust cybersecurity controls, enhancing compliance and operational resilience in a dynamic retail landscape...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by overseeing cybersecurity risk management and compliance in the nuclear power sector. Drive strategic initiatives to protect digital assets, coordinate audits, and inform execu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the fight against cyber threats by analyzing incidents, managing responses, and collaborating across divisions to enhance security. Lead efforts to monitor networks and produce actionable int...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing operations by investigating alerts, managing incidents, and reporting on vulnerabilities. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team focused on security operations, alert triage, and incident response. Collaborate across functions to investigate and manage risks, drive improvements, and maintain security integri...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.