{"id":247218,"date":"2024-07-24T15:46:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T15:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/infosec-analyst-jobs-millions-are-needed-and-they-come-with-six-figure-salary\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:14:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:14:03","slug":"infosec-analyst-jobs-millions-are-needed-and-they-come-with-six-figure-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/infosec-analyst-jobs-millions-are-needed-and-they-come-with-six-figure-salary\/","title":{"rendered":"Infosec analyst jobs: Millions are needed\u2014and they come with six-figure salary"},"content":{"rendered":"

[ad_1]
\n
<\/p>\n

Data has been effectively deemed a new currency. Across the world, we entrust hundreds of companies with our data, such as name, address, and banking information. However, with cyberattacks continuing to be on the rise, the global relies on skilled information security experts\u2014who often hold training from a top cybersecurity bootcamp<\/a> or cybersecurity advanced degree<\/a>\u2014to keep data safe from bad actors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n

Unfortunately, there\u2019s bad news: There is currently a major shortage of cybersecurity professionals; between 3.5 and 4 million cybersecurity professionals are needed globally to properly protect the world\u2019s data, according to estimates by Cybersecurity Ventures and ISC2<\/a>. But the good news is the industry is a prime area for individuals to find a long-lasting career\u2014and with a high-paying salary.<\/p>\n

Across the U.S., the proof is in the job postings. A simple search of platforms like LinkedIn will yield hundreds of open positions as cybersecurity or information security analysts\u2014and at places other than just the top cybersecurity companies<\/a>. Organizations with open positions at time of publication include Microsoft, TikTok, Deloitte, AT&T, NVIDIA, Coinbase, Rockstar Games, Marathon, Raytheon, and more. But the need is not unique to the private sector; universities, local governments, and federal agencies are also actively seeking security experts.<\/p>\n

What does an information security analyst do?<\/h2>\n

Information security analysts develop and act on security measures designed to protect an entity\u2019s computer networks and systems, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Individuals must be risk-focused, forward-looking, and detail-oriented in the protection data. Experts must be willing to engage in the most up-to-date proactive defensive strategies via firewalls and data encryption as well as be alert and reactive when a breach may have occurred.<\/p>\n

Information security roles<\/a> can take many other titles, including being an analyst, engineer, specialist, or architect in cybersecurity, data security, application security, and beyond.<\/p>\n

How much can information security analysts make?<\/h2>\n

Information security analysts earn median annual pay of about $120,000, says the labor department. However, candidates should take this number with a grain of salt because salary can differ based on one\u2019s experience, education, and location.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Glassdoor estimates that information security analysts earn salaries of about $111,000 (plus an additional $30,000 in additional pay, like bonuses).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those holding advanced degrees or additional cybersecurity certifications<\/a> are the ones who tend to have higher salaries due to their skillset.<\/p>\n

5 high-paying information security analyst jobs<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Organization<\/th>\nRole<\/th>\nLocation<\/th>\nBackground requirements<\/th>\nSalary range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Federal Reserve of St. Louis\u00a0<\/th>\nInformation security analyst<\/td>\nMissouri<\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s in relevant field and 2-5 years of experience<\/td>\n$100,000\u2013$113,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Microsoft<\/th>\nSecurity analyst<\/td>\nWashington<\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s in relevant field, 1\u20132 years of experience in security, vulnerability and SQL\/Kusto<\/td>\n$98,300\u2013$193,200 (higher in SF & NYC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MIT<\/th>\nInformation security analyst<\/td>\nMassachusetts<\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s and 5+ years in cybersecurity; preference for cyber certifications & scripting language experience<\/td>\n$115,000\u2013$125,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NVIDIA<\/th>\nSenior security analyst<\/td>\nCalifornia or remote<\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s in relevant field and 2-5 years of experience<\/td>\n$156,000\u2013$247,250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visa<\/th>\nCybersecurity analyst<\/td>\nCalifornia<\/td>\nBachelor\u2019s in computer science and 2+ years of experience<\/td>\n$113,700\u2013$176,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5 high-paying information security analyst jobs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Federal Reserve of St. Louis\u00a0<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Information security analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Missouri<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s in relevant field and 2-5 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$100,000\u2013$113,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Microsoft<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Security analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s in relevant field, 1\u20132 years of experience in security, vulnerability and SQL\/Kusto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$98,300\u2013$193,200 (higher in SF & NYC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MIT<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Information security analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Massachusetts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s and 5+ years in cybersecurity; preference for cyber certifications & scripting language experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$115,000\u2013$125,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NVIDIA<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Senior security analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
California or remote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s in relevant field and 2-5 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$156,000\u2013$247,250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visa<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Cybersecurity analyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
California<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s in computer science and 2+ years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$113,700\u2013$176,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note:\u00a0<\/em>Data is based on job postings from July 2024; these positions may have since expired or changed.<\/p>\n

How can you become an information security analyst?<\/h2>\n

Individuals interested in the information security field with no experience<\/a> can get started as soon as today. At a minimum, having a bachelor\u2019s degree is the floor for most roles in tech; studying computer science, cybersecurity, or data science are good ideas seeking an information security career.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, do keep in mind that it is not completely unheard of to have a career in cybersecurity without a degree<\/a>; bootcamps and certifications can provide the necessary skills to succeed for highly-motivated candidates. Some of the certifications explicitly mentioned by job postings analyzed by Fortune include:<\/p>\n