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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$90K - $120K *

Optimize security operations by monitoring and enhancing computing environments. Proactively identify and address security threats, ensuring robust defense mechanisms and timely incident response for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Address security gaps by monitoring threats, managing compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Contribute to incident response, policy updates, and security awareness initiatives to strengthen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Engage your engineering skills and creativity to build and enhance offensive security capabilities. Drive technical assessments, develop custom tools, and collaborate with teams to transform security...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Champion the enhancement of cybersecurity posture by identifying risks, coordinating incident responses, and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive com...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Discover and mitigate cybersecurity risks impacting IT systems, collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance risk controls and compliance. Lead assessments and develop strategies to protect against...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration as a Business Analyst, enhancing workflows through backlog refinement and user story creation. Facilitate alignment between technical execution and business goa...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Drive cybersecurity operations by analyzing threats, managing incidents, and enhancing response processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure security measures align with objectives, playing a vital rol...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $100K *

Shape compliance initiatives by leading SOC reporting and risk assessments, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. Collaborate with teams across the organization to manage vendor risks and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate reliable cloud-based systems while enhancing security and automation. Collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and drive strategic infrastructure improvements in a dynamic DevOps environment t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $98K *

Join our team to resolve complex technical issues and enhance client success through effective service request management and support for key business technologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $135K *

Unlock potential by managing vulnerability assessments and compliance activities across various frameworks. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance cloud security, ensure accurate compliance docum...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance our cybersecurity framework by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to threats across IT and Operational Technology networks, ensuring robust risk mitigation and incident response strategies...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $144K *

Build and enhance enterprise-wide information security operations, focusing on design, implementation, and compliance to protect systems and data, while collaborating effectively across teams and main...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize security posture by investigating alerts, hunting threats, and enhancing detection capabilities across network, cloud, and endpoint environments, collaborating with teams to ensure comprehens...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $140K *

Execute comprehensive security compliance and risk management initiatives, enhance audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement by collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold security sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Explore the forefront of AI security by evaluating and mitigating risks in AI/ML systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security controls and drive the safe integration of AI techno...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's committed to embedding security in the software development lifecycle, protecting sensitive data through proactive threat modeling, reviews, and guidance, while collaborating with d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Lead compliance initiatives and enhance security governance within healthcare. Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, HIPAA, and manage audits, risk assessments, and policies while fostering collaboration acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $134K *

Contribute to enhancing information security practices across the organization. Collaborate with teams to assess designs, recommend secure solutions, and manage vulnerabilities, ensuring effective gov...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing AI platforms and cloud environments while implementing robust security controls, managing DLP policies, and assessing client AI deployments to enhance protection against em...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize cybersecurity efforts by translating complex business needs into actionable strategies, leading the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with federal standards in a co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Launch your career as a Security Operations Analyst, where you'll enhance security infrastructure, drive incident response, and partner with IT teams to strengthen defenses in a dynamic and impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $193K *

Shape the future of risk management by delivering insights and advice to leaders across industries. Collaborate within a high-performing team to research, write, and communicate effective strategies t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $193K *

Deliver strategic insights by analyzing risk management trends and practices, helping organizations enhance their resilience and seize opportunities. Collaborate closely with teams to generate impactf...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Support our clients as a Virtual Client Information Security Officer, integrating top-tier security strategies while consulting and mentoring teams. Engage deeply with clients, ensuring strong adheren...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.