Cybersecurity Analyst vs IT Support Specialist
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Cybersecurity Analyst
$137,500 typical, a year
Most Cybersecurity Analysts earn $110,000 to $162,000 a year.
From 1,208 postings that list pay
2,697 open jobs now
IT Support Specialist
$62,400 typical, a year
Most IT Support Specialists earn $52,000 to $77,500 a year.
From 512 postings that list pay
2,494 open jobs now
Cybersecurity Analysts typically earn about $75,100 more a year than IT Support Specialists.
What each one does
Cybersecurity Analyst
- Monitor security systems and alerts to identify suspicious behavior and potential threats.
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents and security events.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and scans to identify security weaknesses.
- Remediate security vulnerabilities and apply necessary patches.
- Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to implement security controls.
- Document security incidents, investigations, and response actions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
IT Support Specialist
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for desktops, laptops, and other devices.
- Install, configure, and maintain computer systems and applications for users.
- Document technical steps and resolutions in the ticketing system or service platform.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to computer systems and networks.
- Support network connectivity, including Wi-Fi, VPNs, and internet access.
- Perform routine system maintenance like software updates, security patches, and backups.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Cybersecurity Analyst
More common in Cybersecurity Analyst postings
- Cybersecurity 5 in 10 postings
- NIST 3 in 10 postings
- Vulnerability Management 3 in 10 postings
- SIEM 3 in 10 postings
- Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
- Incident Management 2 in 10 postings
- Information Security 2 in 10 postings
- Security & Compliance 2 in 10 postings
IT Support Specialist
More common in IT Support Specialist postings
- Active Directory 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
- Printer Support 3 in 10 postings
- Technical Support 3 in 10 postings
- macOS 2 in 10 postings
- Desktop Application Support 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Cybersecurity Analyst
- CISSP 4 in 10 postings
IT Support Specialist
- CompTIA 3 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst
Booz Allen$86,800 - $198k/yrstated Washington, DC; Huntsville, AL; Houston, TX OnsitePenetration TestingIncident ManagementSplunkMicrosoft DefenderWireshark +9Cyber Security Operations Analyst - Cyber Security & TSOC
Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IIIPay not stated Akron, OH, United StatesLinuxPythonSIEMPowerShellBash +16Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
Citrix Systems$107,900 - $195,050/yrstated Alexandria, VARisk ManagementCybersecuritySIEMVulnerability ManagementSecurity Research +1
IT Support Specialist
Computer Admin
Moody Gardens, Inc.Pay not stated Galveston, TX 77554Wireless SystemsNetwork DevicesSr Technician, Site Services
Abacus Group$40 - $46/hr Employer statedBoston, Massachusetts, United States OnsiteActive DirectorySharePointDriver's LicenseVoIPVirtual Private Networks (VPNs) +8PC/LAN Technician
Maricopa$25 - $43/hr Employer stated225 W Madison St, Phoenix, AZ 85003ServiceNowCustomer ServiceDriver's LicenseCompTIATechnical Support
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