Nova Scotia · NOC 21220
Security Analyst Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No security analyst postings in Nova Scotia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $71,400
- NOC code
- 21220
About security analyst work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for cybersecurity specialists in Nova Scotia run from about $70,700 at the 25th percentile to $72,100 at the 75th, with a median of $71,400 per year (2026-05, 2 postings).
NOC code
21220 — Cybersecurity specialists. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
No licence is required. Many employers ask for a certification such as Security+, CISSP or CISM, and some government and defence roles require a Canadian security clearance.
What employers ask for: A degree or diploma in computer science, information security or a related field, plus experience with SIEM tooling, incident response and one or more security frameworks.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current security analyst postings in Nova Scotia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the LMIA employer list.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a security analyst in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for cybersecurity specialists in Nova Scotia is $71,400 per year, with most postings between $70,700 and $72,100 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a security analyst in Nova Scotia?
- No. No licence is required. Many employers ask for a certification such as Security+, CISSP or CISM, and some government and defence roles require a Canadian security clearance.
- What is the NOC code for security analyst?
- The NOC 2021 code for security analyst is 21220 (Cybersecurity specialists). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.