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IT Security Analyst

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Protect organisations from cyber threats by monitoring networks, responding to security incidents, and implementing security policies. As Jamaica digitises government services, IT security professionals are increasingly critical.

Salary Breakdown

$2,190,302 JMD – $3,501,526 JMD
0 - 3 years

Database / systems officers (MIS/IT 3) at $2,190,302 and (MIS/IT 4) at $3,501,526 per annum (MOH&W, 2024-2025).

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($2,845,914 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$202,246 JMD
Est. Net / Year$2,426,962 JMD
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Gross (annual)
$2,845,914 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$85,377 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$56,918 JMD
Education Tax
−$62,112 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$214,544 JMD
Net (annual)
$2,426,962 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

  1. 1

    High School & CXC Subjects

    Pass CSEC IT, Mathematics, Physics, and English.

    5 years (Forms 1-5)
  2. 2

    Degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

    Pursue a BSc in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or IT at UWI, UTech, or NCU.

    3 - 4 years
  3. 3

    IT Support / Junior Security Role

    Start in IT support (MIS/IT 3) and transition to security. Gain experience with firewalls and security tools.

    1 - 2 years
  4. 4

    IT Security Analyst

    Progress to MIS/IT 5. Monitor security operations and investigate incidents. Obtain CompTIA Security+ or CEH.

    3 - 5 years
  5. 5

    Security Manager / SOC Lead

    Move into management (MIS/IT 6-7). Lead security teams and develop enterprise security strategies.

    5+ years
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Required Education

  • CSEC/CXC IT, Mathematics, Physics, English (minimum 5 subjects)
  • BSc in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or IT

Common Local Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CISSP
  • Cisco CCNA Security

Where to Train

University of Technology, Jamaica

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 17 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a IT Security Analyst

Northern Caribbean University

Manchester · Private University
Accredited 13 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a IT Security Analyst

University of the West Indies, Mona

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 12 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a IT Security Analyst

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) - Dept. of Computing
  • University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
  • Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
  • HEART College of Innovation and Technology, St James