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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$107K - $178K *

Join a team that's committed to strengthening cybersecurity architecture across systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders, lead strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry standards fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $108K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by managing and maturing IT security systems. Collaborate on incident prevention and remediation while overseeing security initiatives to align with compliance requir...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform the future of healthcare technology by leading multi-workstream coordination efforts, driving integration initiatives across VA teams to ensure alignment with enterprise modernization goals...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $200K *

Contribute to our compliance strategy by managing control testing to ensure regulatory adherence. Drive evidence collection and reporting while working closely with leadership to maintain an audit-rea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the security and integrity of classified information systems. Oversee continuous monitoring, compliance checks, and incident response while mentoring junior st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security measures by identifying, analyzing, and remediating vulnerabilities within IT systems, while ensuring compliance and promoting best practices in information secur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cyber intelligence operations, ensuring real-time threat awareness and operational effectiveness. Collaborate in a dynamic, multi-domain environment to translat...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse technical teams in crafting innovative EIT solutions for the DAF EITaaS initiative, ensuring strategic oversight and project success while collaborating across depa...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Cyber Security Project Specialist, overseeing critical cybersecurity initiatives, coordinating between teams, and enhancing security protocols to protect agency resources whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $150K *

Transform cybersecurity measures by managing RMF processes, conducting risk assessments, and implementing controls to safeguard infrastructures. Collaborate with stakeholders and enhance security prot...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $207K *

Join a team that architects and implements advanced security solutions across cloud environments, enhancing threat detection and incident response through innovative technology and methodologies, whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $207K *

Join a team that's transforming cybersecurity by architecting and implementing cutting-edge solutions. Collaborate to enhance detection, threat response, and client security across leading cloud platf...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Architect advanced security solutions by implementing Microsoft Sentinel across cloud environments, enhancing detection and response capabilities, and delivering efficient incident management to safeg...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Analyze and implement Microsoft Sentinel and security solutions across multi-cloud environments. Collaborate on detection engineering, incident response, and migrations from legacy platforms while cra...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Cybersecurity team as you design and implement Microsoft Sentinel solutions, enhancing security for cloud environments while mastering Kusto Query Language and incident...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $207K *

Elevate security measures by architecting and implementing advanced Microsoft Sentinel solutions, integrating detection frameworks across multiple cloud platforms, and leading incident response initia...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Contribute to advancing enterprise security by architecting and implementing Microsoft Sentinel and EDR solutions, while optimizing detection capabilities and leading incident response efforts across...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $207K *

Innovate robust security solutions by architecting and implementing Microsoft Sentinel and advanced threat detection across cloud environments, while enhancing operational protocols and team collabora...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $207K *

Join us to architect and implement advanced security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel across major cloud platforms. Drive threat monitoring, detection engineering, and incident response efforts whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Engineer innovative security solutions, leading projects to architect, design, and implement Microsoft Sentinel across major cloud platforms, enhancing threat detection and incident response capabilit...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Advance your expertise by architecting and implementing advanced security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel and related technologies in cloud environments. Collaborate on detection engineering and in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Partner with us to design and implement advanced security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel. Leverage your expertise in multi-cloud environments for monitoring, threat detection, and incident respons...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Drive the implementation of advanced security solutions across cloud platforms, leveraging Microsoft Sentinel and related technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance threat detection and response...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel and automation tools, supporting incident response and detection engineering in cloud environments while coll...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $207K *

Drive impactful security solutions by architecting and implementing Microsoft Sentinel and advanced response systems across multi-cloud environments, enhancing incident detection and operational profi...

6 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.