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Cyber Security Analyst Jobs (Remote, Hybrid & On-site)

Discover a high in demand job where you protect organizations from immediate threats while earning $70k–$115k - all from home or a flexible remote setup. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications

High Salary Fully Remote Strong Growth

Quick Facts

Average Salary
$70k–$115k/yr
Experience Needed
2–4 years IT experience
Education Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent certifications)
AI Resistance
Low risk of AI replacement 82%
  • Massive talent shortage in the U.S. gives cybersecurity professionals strong negotiating power for both salary and remote work opportunities.
  • Most companies hire cybersecurity talent nationwide rather than limiting themselves to local markets. This is driven by the talent shortage and the need to secure the most skilled and qualified professionals.
  • An AI takeover in cybersecurity is unlikely, as defending against sophisticated attacks requires human judgment, creativity, and a deep understanding of context.
Top Skills: Threat detection Incident response Network security Risk assessment

Your Career Journey

A Day in the Life

Your day begins reviewing security alerts and prioritizing incidents by severity. You might investigate a phishing campaign, analyze suspicious network traffic, or patch a newly discovered vulnerability. Mornings often include a SOC team standup to discuss active threats. Afternoons vary—running vulnerability scans, reviewing access logs, or updating firewall rules. When incidents occur, everything stops for triage and containment. You'll document findings in tickets, brief management on risks, and research new attack techniques. Expect on-call rotation for needed after-hours incidents.

Standard cybersecurity tools:

SIEM platforms (Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar)
Vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS)
Endpoint protection (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)
Packet analyzers (Wireshark, tcpdump)
Threat intelligence platforms (MISP, ThreatConnect)
Ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow)

Career Progression Path

1
Junior Security Analyst
$55k–$70k • 0-2 years
2
Cyber Security Analyst You're here
$70k–$115k • 2-5 years
3
Senior Security Analyst
$110k–$145k • 5-8 years
4
Security Architect / CISO
$150k–$250k+ • 8+ years

What You'll Do & What You'll Need

Real expectations from actual job postings

Daily Responsibilities

Duties of a Cyber Security Analyst:

  • Monitor security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall logs) for suspicious activity and potential breaches
  • Investigate security incidents, determine scope of compromise, and coordinate response efforts
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses
  • Analyze malware samples and threat intelligence to understand attack methods
  • Implement security controls, policies, and access management protocols
  • Document incidents, create reports for stakeholders, and recommend remediation strategies
  • Stay current on emerging threats, attack vectors, and defensive technologies

Requirements

Most Cyber Security Analyst positions require:

Must Have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or 4+ years equivalent experience
  • Security+ or equivalent certification (CISSP, CEH, GIAC)
  • 2+ years experience in IT, networking, or system administration
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems

Nice to Have

  • Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight)
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
  • Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Forensics or malware analysis background
  • Prior SOC (Security Operations Center) experience
  • Ability to obtain security clearance (for government/defense roles)

Frequently Asked Questions

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