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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$80K - $95K *

Champion the Vulnerability Management Program by assessing and prioritizing security vulnerabilities across enterprise technology. Collaborate with teams to enhance remediation efforts and improve ove...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $261K *

Bring your expertise to advance Cybersecurity through AI leadership. Lead a dynamic team to address critical challenges and foster innovations while collaborating with government and industry partners...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance IT Security by leveraging Xacta's API capabilities. Drive operational performance improvements while providing user support and troubleshooting complex technic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team as you administer Microsoft infrastructure, ensuring efficient identity management and robust endpoint administration. Provide vital support for cloud services while managing dai...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $238K *

Drive the formulation of cybersecurity requirements for space systems, ensuring effective capability integration and validation. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance architectural secur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Champion executive-level cybersecurity reporting and governance, driving insights and outcomes across senior stakeholders. Lead innovative reporting processes, manage deliverables, and optimize team c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Champion executive cyber reporting, driving insights and governance across multi-functional teams while managing high-stakes deliverables and fostering collaboration among senior stakeholders and cybe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $135K *

Unlock potential by securing and optimizing systems for DoD compliance. Engage in crucial cybersecurity practices, ensure robust security configurations, and effectively manage risk throughout the sys...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $220K *

Join a team that's elevating database security by designing innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product security, automate infrastructure management, and tackle co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $195K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity as a Security Architect, leading the design and implementation of effective security strategies to safeguard our technological environment against evolving threats an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to provide exceptional IT support, manage technology migrations, and enhance customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and strategic troubleshooting in a hybrid work envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $134K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business challenges into innovative cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements that bridge the gap between technology an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing cyber-security by designing tools and methodologies to identify and mitigate security risks, collaborating with developers, and ensuring systems' resilience through thorou...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT audits and risk assessments, partnering with business leaders to enhance controls and support digital transformation efforts. Drive improvement initiatives and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing IT team to optimize Data Protection infrastructure. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance service delivery, and ensure the reliability and security of backup environments while f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring the protection of critical systems while managing end-to-end investigations and collaborating with security operations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our Governance, Risk and Compliance team to enhance security posture and compliance for information systems. Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure robust compliance while supporting...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Execute advanced cybersecurity strategies to safeguard Veterans' data through regulatory compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative technical solutions. Lead efforts in securing networks, e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $214K *

Drive innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of defensive cyber operations while collaborating with mission operators to tackle real-world challenges using advanced AI and software developme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advanced threat detection and incident response, leveraging your cyber security expertise to protect critical infrastructure and enhance security measures through innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $131K *

Collaborate to drive innovative solutions through data analysis and system development, leveraging your technical expertise in ASP, SQL, and business processes within a dynamic team environment in the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $114K *

Engage in driving project efficiency through analysis, oversight, and collaboration within the DoD environment. Contribute to risk management processes and improve operational workflows while deliveri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $89K *

Unlock your potential in cybersecurity by supporting network security efforts, assisting with system vulnerabilities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve mission objectives at Spa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading incident response operations, providing expert analysis and support for cyber incidents, and enhancing security measures across multiple entities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $224K *

Optimize security across complex database technologies by leading incident response, performing risk assessments, and providing expert consulting to maintain compliance with corporate policies while c...

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  •   5 - 7 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.