Information Security Analyst Jobs in California

An Information Security Analyst is essential in the technology industry as they are responsible for securing an organization's computer systems and networks. Their duties include planning and implementing security measures to protect sensitive information from cyber threats, monitoring the organization's networks for security breaches, and investigating violations when they occur. They also conduct penetration testing, in which they simulate attacks to look for vulnerabilities in their systems before actual hackers can exploit them.

There are specific skills and certifications that Information Security Analysts must possess. They must have a thorough understanding of firewalls, encryption protocols, and secure coding practices. In addition, they should have strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are highly beneficial. Before becoming an Information Security Analyst, one could have job roles such as Network Administrator, System Administrator, or IT Auditing.

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We don't expect you to know everything but do need you to have a good working knowledge of information security....

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Senior Information Security Analyst - Insider Risk Team Lead

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Company Description At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create whats next. To fulfill our vision, we are...

Cybersecurity Analyst (37.25)

  • San Dimas, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Dimas, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Provides technical assistance, direction, and guidance necessary with information security initiatives....

Information Security Risk Analyst

  • Dublin, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Strong understanding of Information Security and cyber threat intelligence, security event analysis, and vulnerability management....

Information Systems Security Officer, Mid

  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ridgecrest, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Information Systems Security Officer, Mid The Opportunity: Warnings about Cyber threats are everywhere, and the constantly evolving nature of these threats can make understanding them seem...

Intern - Junior Information Security Engineer/Analyst

  • Livermore, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Title: Intern - Junior Information Security Engineer/Analyst Location: Livermore, CA Hiring salary: $20.00 per hour FremontBank founded in 1964, isone of the oldest independently owned banks in the...

Information Security Risk Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago

The Information Security Analyst is responsible for assessing information security risk by evaluating Blue Shield's systems and author information security risk reports to highlight current architecture...

IT Security Vendor Risk Management

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Experience using RSA Archer, or similar systems, to manage third party risk assessments Strong working knowledge and experience with ISO 27001:2013 and 27002:2013 standards for information security...

Senior Security Specialist, Third-Party Risk Management

  • Burbank, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 18 hours ago

The Global Information Security (GIS) group provides services to protect the value and use of Disneys information through collaboration, standardization, enforcement, and education across The Walt Disney...

Staff Cyber Information Security Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. About Proofpoint At Proofpoint, we are...

Classified Cybersecurity Analyst 3/4 - Top Secret

  • Beale AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Beale AFB, CA
  • 1 day ago

Active Top Secret/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred 4-10 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework Knowledge of ACAS, NESSUS...

Experience leveraging security tools such as Splunk, Nessus, McAfee, Ivanti, ACAS, etc....

Information Security Engineer 5

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Security Operations....

Cybersecurity Analyst (NAVWAR PEO C4I) Mid-level

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Cybersecurity Analyst (NAVWAR PEO C4I) - Mid-level Full-time Location: San Diego Compensation: $110,000 to $125,000 Clearance Level: SECRET Trabus Technologies (TRABUS) is a minority-owned,...

AVP, Information Security Engineer (IAM Management)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

As an AVP, Information Security Engineer you will be a primary technical resource tasked with engineering and maintaining our CyberArk suite....

Demographic Data for California

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Information Security Analyst Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Unlocking Information Security
When it comes to cyber attacks, the best medicine is prevention. Learn the fundamentals of vulnerabilities, exploits, cryptography, network and web offense and defense. Nominated for the 2020 edX...
Security Analyst Nanodegree Program
The goal of the Security Analyst Nanodegree Program is to equip students with the skills required to be successful in an analyst role. Our exclusive content is co-created and continually refined...
Introduction to Information Security Management
Modern businesses process and store vast amounts of sensitive data. Whatever the purpose of this data, its essential that organisations protect it. On this two-week course, youll explore the...

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Salary for Information Security Analyst Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Information Security Analysts in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.0%
Master's Degree
29.0%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.5%
High School or GED
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Information Security Analysts in California
2-4 years
24.1%
4-6 years
21.5%
8-10 years
17.7%
10+ years
13.1%
6-8 years
10.5%
Less than 1 year
9.8%
1-2 years
2.2%
None
1.1%



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