InfoSec jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-30, InfoSec appears in 8 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for IT Security Specialist roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-30
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Frequently asked questions about InfoSec
+Is InfoSec in demand in 2026?
Yes. InfoSec appears in 8 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-30. It is most often required for IT Security Specialist roles (25% of IT Security Specialist postings list it).
+What jobs require InfoSec?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-30, the job titles most likely to require InfoSec are IT Security Specialist (25% of postings list InfoSec), Information Technology Specialist (25% of postings list InfoSec), Cybersecurity Specialist (12% of postings list InfoSec).
+What skills are commonly paired with InfoSec?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-30), InfoSec most often appears alongside security clearance, infrastructure, Python, identity verification, reliability.
+Where is InfoSec most in demand?
As of 2026-08-30, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring InfoSec are Alexandria, Bethesda, Fort Meade, Honolulu, Suitland, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring InfoSec — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require InfoSec
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| IT Security Specialist | 2 | 25.0% |
| Information Technology Specialist | 2 | 25.0% |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | 1 | 12.5% |
| Director of Engineering | 1 | 12.5% |
| IT Specialist | 1 | 12.5% |
| Security Operations Manager | 1 | 12.5% |
Top metros hiring for InfoSec
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 2 | 25.0% |
| Bethesda | 1 | 12.5% |
| Fort Meade | 1 | 12.5% |
| Honolulu | 1 | 12.5% |
| Suitland | 1 | 12.5% |
Skills commonly paired with InfoSec
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-30. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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