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5 of the Best Types of Security Analyst Jobs in 2026

Discover some great types of Security Analyst jobs that are hiring now.

To pursue a career as a security analyst, you need a bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a similar field, along with several years of experience in the industry. Many security analysts start out as incident responders or security developers before moving into security analyst jobs. You need technical skills in areas like penetration and vulnerability testing, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, anti-malware, DLP, TCP/IP, networking, routing, switching, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention protocols, SaaS, programming languages like C, C++, PHP, and Java, and cloud computing.

If you are interested in a Security Analystjob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.

High Paying Security Analyst Jobs

List of the top 5 highest paying Security Analyst positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Entry Level Security Analyst

    Salary range: $91,500 - $130,000

    The qualifications to become an entry-level security analyst depend on the type of security you provide. Cybersecurity roles often require an associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant area of computer science; while this is an entry-level role, companies may prefer applicants who can demonstrate proficiency managing systems and preventing threats. Non-cybersecurity positions usually require professional training in security and threat assessments, which often means police, military, or similar security-focused education. Fulfilling the responsibilities of an entry-level security analyst requires excellent observation and communication skills and attention to detail. Most employers provide some on-the-job training; once you have proven to be an effective analyst, you may apply to move into a more advanced position.

  • Security Analyst Internship

    Salary range: $91,500 - $130,000

    An Internship is a position within your desired field that pays little or no money but offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience. This may set you apart for your future job search. Generally, Internships are almost expected by employers on an entry-level candidate’s resume. You are much more of an asset to an employer if you have some work experience.

  • From Home Security Analyst

    Salary range: $91,500 - $130,000

    From Home Security Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for From Home Security Analyst jobs pay between $91,500 (25th percentile) and $130,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for From Home Security Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Senior Security Analyst

    Salary range: $96,000 - $125,500

    Senior Security Analyst is a typical job search query. Most salaries for Senior Security Analyst jobs pay between $96,000 (25th percentile) and $125,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Security Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Junior Security Analyst

    Salary range: $48,000 - $73,500

    Junior Security Analyst is a common job search query. Most salaries for Junior Security Analyst jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Junior Security Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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