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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$149K - $172K *

Join us to enhance enterprise security operations by architecting, implementing, and supporting security solutions. Take ownership of assessments, system monitoring, and compliance, ensuring robust pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $169K *

Join a team that's responding to emerging AI-driven threats by planning and coordinating cybersecurity efforts. Be pivotal in enhancing defense mechanisms and leading strategic initiatives that safegu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of application development by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance systems. Drive projects and solutions while ensuring robust performance and superior user experience in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $241K *

Pioneer impactful communications through technical analysis and strategic collaborations, ensuring alignment and clarity of mission-critical insights for leaders in the U.S. Government Intelligence Co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and supporting applications, driving enhancements to meet business objectives, while collaborating across teams. Manage small-scale projects, contributing technical exper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of critical cybersecurity operations by designing and maintaining secure data solutions. Ensure reliable data ingestion and system stability while documenting processes and adhering to...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower a robust cybersecurity framework by engineering, designing, and sustaining critical services across secure environments while managing enterprise deployments and supporting infrastructure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $109K *

Support the U.S. Air Force and Navy as a Systems Administrator II, ensuring system stability and performance through effective configuration, maintenance, and user support. Engage in hardware/software...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by designing and implementing cutting-edge security solutions across diverse platforms, enhancing system integrity, and protecting valuable data assets...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform healthcare data management through EHR migration. Collaborate with clinical and technical teams to optimize Cerner Millennium environments, ensuring accurate data extraction and integration...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of network design and support within a Government Program Office, ensuring information security and efficient communication systems. Collaborate with teams, manage upgrades, and documen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to proactive cyber threat detection and analysis. Utilize your expertise in threat hunting and incident response to enhance defensive operations and address complex securi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $225K *

Lead the charge in assessing and mitigating cyber risks for military organizations. Collaborate with leaders to develop actionable security plans, ensuring compliance with DoD policies while managing...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Family Court Case Management System (FCCMS) transitions, guiding teams through complex software implementations while fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of family court solutions by leading functional analysis, managing complex software implementations, and driving process improvements to enhance the Family Court Case Management Syste...

5 days ago

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

$107K - $188K *

Transform the cyber defense landscape by proactively identifying and mitigating threats through sophisticated hunting and analysis techniques, collaborating with teams to enhance incident response and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate healthcare data management by translating clinical workflows into actionable technical specifications. Collaborate with stakeholders to support EHR migrations, ensuring seamless integration an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by delivering security expertise in a dynamic 24/7 SOC environment. Drive innovative security use cases and collaborate globally to combat cyber threats while enhancing the compa...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $112K *

Lead the charge in securing embedded software by analyzing vulnerabilities and risks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing security processes to ensure state-of-the-art protection...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $149K *

Elevate your career by safeguarding national security systems, implementing cybersecurity frameworks, and ensuring compliance. Contribute to proactive measures against threats while supporting critica...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by driving governance, risk, and compliance initiatives that ensure regulatory alignment and risk mitigation across the organization while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $305K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team to deploy and manage shared cybersecurity platforms, ensuring product ownership, stakeholder enablement, and technical integration across IT and business functions while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive growth and client success in Managed Security Services for Industrials and Energy sectors, fostering relationships, leading opportunity pursuits, and ensuring high-quality service delivery withi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Oversee the security posture of information systems, ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity standards while conducting risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations to safeguard cri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.