Welcome to IT Security Specialist Jobs at Ladders

As a hub for high-paying jobs, Ladders provides a broad array of IT Security Specialist job opportunities. These are roles that not only challenge your professional skill sets, but also provide a remuneration of $100,000 or more.

What is an IT Security Specialist?

An IT Security Specialist is a professional who is responsible for protecting the digital infrastructure and sensitive data of an organization against cyber threats.

Why opt for an IT Security Specialist job?

With the increasing digital transformation across industries, the demand for skilled IT Security Specialists is on the rise. Not only do these roles offer gratifying challenges, but they also ensure lucrative pay.

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Create your profile at Ladders and start exploring well-paid IT Security Specialist jobs. Get industry trends, salary insights, and the right opportunities required to climb the ladder of success in your career.

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$85K - $110K *

Contribute to federal IT security initiatives by ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, facilitating security assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system integrity an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing cybersecurity by conducting comprehensive penetration tests and red team engagements. You will empower organizations to strengthen their defenses and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K *

Support the detention facility's IT operations by maintaining systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with policies to provide a secure, reliable technology environment for mission-cr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that delivers critical IT/IA support for Special Access Programs, ensuring the security and functionality of systems for DoD agencies, while collaborating on enhancing cybersecurity measur...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to strengthen security infrastructure and safeguard systems. Leverage your expertise in security measures and risk management while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $176K *

Join us in enhancing our Secure Software Development Lifecycle by leading DevSecOps initiatives, integrating security into CI/CD processes, and ensuring application teams develop securely, free from d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Take ownership of cybersecurity alert configurations, optimizing their performance across enterprise security platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance detection capabilities and ensure compliance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion cybersecurity measures to protect networks and systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to conduct audits, risk assessments, and provide expert techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $128K *

Transform security protocols for Special Access Programs by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining compliance with essential protocols. Collaborate with teams to enhance security infrastructure and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $195K *

Lead the charge in deploying and integrating security tools for compliance and monitoring. Join a dynamic cybersecurity team, optimizing systems across Linux environments, ensuring reliability, perfor...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

$90K - $130K *

Optimize cybersecurity frameworks by leading incident resolution, monitoring, and engineering support. Design innovative solutions that ensure operational efficiency and compliance, while mitigating r...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by ensuring compliance and protecting systems against vulnerabilities while collaborating with teams to enhance user security and operational functionality...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Engineer impactful cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver advanced technical support, documentation, and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer cybersecurity policy development and strategy to enhance operational security, leveraging technical expertise to address challenges and engage with partners, while ensuring compliance with fed...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Empower security efforts by providing expertise to enhance compliance and training initiatives for an Information Security program, while managing stakeholder coordination and incident processing to m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Explore a vital role in cybersecurity where you'll ensure compliance, support RMF activities, and safeguard critical systems. Collaborate within a dynamic team to drive security initiatives and enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $260K *

Lead initiatives on security compliance and operational excellence, driving synergies and automating solutions within a collaborative environment. Innovate and advise partners on security requirements...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance security operations, ensuring compliance and safeguarding personnel through the management of information and physical security programs. Collaborate with diverse teams whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing sensitive information by managing personnel security processes, ensuring compliance with military regulations, and innovating solutions while mentoring team me...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Partner with us to safeguard classified systems by ensuring compliance with security regulations, performing audits, and providing incident response support. Collaborate with IT experts to enhance dat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $130K *

Engineer robust IT security solutions to protect corporate assets while leading security initiatives and ensuring compliance through strategic risk management and incident response in a dynamic enviro...

Newmarket, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading critical network operations and compliance efforts. Leverage your expertise in security control assessments to enhance information assurance in a governmen...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Optimize cybersecurity operations and assessments, ensuring compliance and security across network environments. Collaborate with teams to address vulnerabilities and maintain robust security document...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $246K *

Advance national security by securing US Army information systems, collaborating with network architects to design and implement modernized architectures, and briefing key personnel on cybersecurity s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Security Specialist do?question toggle

    An IT Security Specialist is primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security protocols to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.

  • What qualifications are needed for an IT Security Specialist job?question toggle

    Typically, an IT Security Specialist requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with relevant experience. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ may be advantageous.

  • What skills are important for an IT Security Specialist?question toggle

    Important skills for an IT Security Specialist include a strong understanding of cybersecurity and risk management, knowledge of computer networks and systems, proficiency in coding, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

  • What are average salaries for IT Security Specialist jobs?question toggle

    While salaries can vary based on location, experience, and company size, IT Security Specialist roles often offer six-figure salaries, making them one of the high-paying jobs in the tech industry.