Job requirements Information Technology (IT) Security Analyst in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as an information technology (IT) security analyst in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 21220).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer security, computer systems engineering, information systems or completion of a college program in information technology, network administration or other computer science related program is usually required.
  • Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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