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 - $100K *

Champion data integrity and governance in a senior analyst role, leading critical improvements in the investment data ecosystem. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high standards and resolve com...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $275K *

Shape your career by leading regional cyber security initiatives, bridging business priorities and security needs while enhancing resilience across multiple US business units within a dynamic financia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $172K *

Engage as an Information System Security Officer, ensuring cyber systems meet security standards while effectively navigating Risk Management Framework processes to support successful project delivery...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $172K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by serving as an Information System Security Officer, overseeing critical risk management processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting system security assessments for...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $172K *

Join a team that's advancing cybersecurity by ensuring systems meet rigorous standards. You'll play a vital role as an Information System Security Officer, guiding projects through the Risk Management...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of cybersecurity engineering strategy, ensuring compliance and protecting assets while leading initiatives to enhance security posture across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $165K *

Transform the future of cybersecurity by designing secure architectures for military applications. Oversee the integration of Zero Trust principles across diverse environments, ensuring robust securit...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of corporate security by enhancing identity and access management, endpoint security, and operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to safeguard assets and improve security controls...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $211K *

Deliver strategic enterprise security architecture solutions that align IT objectives with business goals. Collaborate across technical teams to enhance system security while driving cost efficiency a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of IT support by managing critical systems for 600+ users. Engage in troubleshooting, system administration, and documentation while ensuring seamless operations in a dynamic environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $211K *

Join a team that's driving advanced cybersecurity architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and optimizing resource allocation in a healthcare environment, while navigating evolv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $211K *

Optimize enterprise security architecture strategies to align with business goals, improve risk management, and enhance clinical and non-clinical IT infrastructures while navigating complex organizati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Empower the cyber readiness landscape by enhancing operational capabilities and readiness for Mission Defense Teams. Drive strategic initiatives and engage cross-organizational efforts to ensure secur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance the security posture of complex information systems through effective policy coordination, compliance assurance, and operational management, ensuring robust protection of cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $187K *

Build a robust Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy while leading engineering teams to innovate automation and security compliance for enterprise-wide privileged access solutions. Drive moderni...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Optimize financial operations workflows as an IT Process Analyst. Collaborate with technical leads to document and enhance Change Management, Resiliency, and FinOps processes, ensuring clarity and eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $145K *

Contribute to the enhancement of IT operations by providing expert analysis, management, and support for desktop systems and software, ensuring optimal functionality in a fast-paced, critical environm...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by ensuring cybersecurity compliance and risk management for DoD systems. Utilize your expertise to conduct assessments, manage vulnerabilities, and collaborate with stakeholders t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a team dedicated to leveraging IT solutions to enhance operational capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support projects to deliver efficient, innovative results that align w...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $110K *

Support robust information assurance efforts by ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance through comprehensive risk management and security engineering practices while collaborating wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Transform the information security landscape by driving strategic growth across governance, IT, and cloud security. Act as a hands-on leader, engaging directly in security operations while advancing c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by optimizing and supporting mission-critical Finance and G&A systems in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across departments to enhance system performance, integration, and complian...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Unlock efficiency and performance by analyzing lending systems and workflows, optimizing technology solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives and regulatory complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Discover the opportunity to conduct cybersecurity audits, ensuring compliance and readiness for certifications. Collaborate across departments, enhance security measures, and develop audit strategies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $169K *

Transform and oversee the response strategies to AI-driven cybersecurity threats while coordinating with cross-functional teams to enhance detection and incident management effectiveness against evolv...

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  •   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.