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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$172K - $259K *

Drive innovation by leading ICAM solutions, integrating security measures in diverse environments, and collaborating across teams to enhance cybersecurity practices and AI applications, ensuring robus...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Optimize the Web3 platform's delivery and operations, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with diverse teams and improving processes through DevOps best practices and a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Cybersecurity Specialist, ensuring NIST/CMMC compliance and providing tier 3 support for diverse clients while managing systems, deploying infrastructure, and delivering excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leveraging DevOps best practices to enhance a scalable and secure Web3 platform, collaborating closely with engineering teams and external partners to optimize...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our Technology Research & Innovation team as a DevOps Engineer, driving Web3 operations and collaborating on robust platform designs to enhance scalability, security, and compliance across multip...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Elevate procurement excellence by managing IT contract negotiations and supplier performance. Lead crucial projects and ensure supply continuity while implementing innovative strategies to protect org...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive IT governance, strategy, and security compliance to enhance company operations and ensure cybersecurity readiness in a defense contracting environment. Responsibilities include vendor management...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust security controls across AWS and Kubernetes environments, ensuring compliance and fostering a secure softwa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Analyze and support the migration of government applications into CyberArk PAM, ensuring alignment of privileged access management across multiple technical teams and environments. Collaborate on impa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as you enhance security measures, respond to incidents, and optimize technology tools in a collaborative environment focused on risk mitigation and robust information security pr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $137K *

Advance your career as a Security Analyst, evaluating and mitigating threats while leveraging security technologies to enhance protection and response strategies within the organization. Collaborate a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $137K *

Shape the security landscape by evaluating, responding, and mitigating alerts within the SIEM and cybersecurity tools. Collaborate with the SOC and provide operational support, ensuring effective risk...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $185K *

Innovate by managing and optimizing Akamai security solutions to protect digital applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance and protection against cyber threats whil...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing digital security by managing Akamai's security solutions. This role encompasses configuration, threat monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional team...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $185K *

Champion cybersecurity efforts by managing Akamai security solutions, ensuring web application protection and infrastructure integrity. Collaborate with IT and development teams to enhance security me...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $185K *

Engineer robust security solutions to protect digital assets against cyber threats. Collaborate with IT and development teams to optimize Akamai security tools, monitor traffic, and maintain complianc...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $137K *

Analyze security threats and enhance the organization’s defenses by evaluating alerts, mitigating risks, and optimizing security processes. Collaborate with a team to improve the overall cybersecurity...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $137K *

Engage with our IT team to enhance security posture, manage alerts, and mitigate risks through expert analysis of SIEM and EDR systems, while performing key operational support functions in a dynamic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $185K *

Innovate and protect digital assets as a Security Specialist, managing Akamai solutions for web applications and APIs. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, respond to incidents, and ensure op...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower the security framework by managing access requests, conducting application security testing, and collaborating with teams to integrate security into user stories. Drive compliance and improve...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

The Cyber Security Analyst III will be responsible for translating threat intelligence into actionable defensive measures, creating procedural documentation, and mentoring junior analysts. This role i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $165K *

Elevate your financial expertise by analyzing and reporting critical data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing strategic planning within a dynamic corporate finance environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $108K *

Empower our cloud integrity by designing and securing architectures in Azure and SaaS applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, enhance security capabilities, and respond to incidents...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's enhancing federal cybersecurity by supporting risk management, compliance, and cloud security initiatives. Collaborate on security assessments and govern information security practi...

Today

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

$70K - $95K *

Join as an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer to strengthen application and infrastructure security by assessing vulnerabilities and implementing innovative safeguarding measures while collaborating acr...

5 days 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.