Cyber Security Consultant Jobs

Cyber Security Consultants help organizations protect systems, data, and operations from evolving digital threats. They assess security risks, recommend practical safeguards, and guide teams through compliance requirements and incident preparedness. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including Cyber Security Consultant roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Cyber Security Consultants Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialization, but often include conducting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, developing security policies, advising on cloud and network protection, and helping organizations prepare for or respond to incidents. Consultants may also present findings to executives and collaborate with technology, legal, and risk teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or risk management, along with knowledge of security frameworks, threat analysis, and regulatory requirements. Relevant certifications may include CISSP, CISM, CISA, or cloud security credentials, depending on the role. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are valuable when translating technical risks into business recommendations.

Cyber Security Consultant Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, specialty, location, industry, and the scope of client engagements. Senior consultants and professionals with expertise in areas such as cloud security, governance, risk, and compliance, or incident response may find opportunities at the $100,000-plus level. Browse current listings to compare roles and requirements.

Find Cyber Security Consultant Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Cyber Security Consultant openings to discover opportunities that match your expertise, preferred industry, and career goals.

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$95K - $125K *

Elevate security practices by integrating DevSecOps methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while collaborating with cro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security in DevSecOps. You'll integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines, harden infrastructure, and ensure compliance while collaborating with federal sys...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Help us enhance security by integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate with teams to track vulnerabilit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's advancing security practices by integrating DevSecOps into CI/CD pipelines, hardening infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Drive innovation and safeguard...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Elevate security practices by integrating DevSecOps methodologies into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust vulnerability management and compliance across federal systems while collaborating with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, driving technical sales and solution design in cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to translate complex challenges into impactful solutions, ensuring alignm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Lead the charge in enhancing risk management and compliance by driving internal control improvements, managing teams, and engaging clients to deliver actionable insights and high-quality outputs in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $205K *

Drive your career forward by leading a high-performing team of threat hunters and MDR specialists. You'll enhance customer relationships and operational excellence while translating complex security i...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at securing cloud environments by designing robust guardrails and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $250K *

Transform client security outcomes by leveraging technical expertise and customer engagement. Drive pre-sales efforts, conduct impactful demonstrations, and build strong relationships with stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $240K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance risk reduction and improve security outcom...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize virtual desktop infrastructures by designing and deploying secure, non-persistent VDI pools while ensuring session control and performance for a user base of up to 500. Focus on security, usa...

Maryland, USRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $108K *

Innovate high-performance AI network fabrics for accelerated computing. Engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring optimal configurations for GPU clusters and data-center infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $133K *

Elevate your career by managing vulnerability remediation in cloud environments. Collaborate with technical teams to analyze security risks, prioritize vulnerabilities, and implement effective solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$128K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to drive Cyber Security solutions for Fortune 2000 clients. You'll manage client relationships, lead sales initiatives, and oversee the entire deal lifecycle, ensuring value-driven...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise systems diligence and value creation engagements, assessing technology, processes, and infrastructure to drive operational excellence and strategic insights for investors and manag...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $265K *

Transform cybersecurity architecture for a large federal program. Lead the integration of security controls across various platforms and systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards while drivi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $212K *

Elevate AI security by designing robust frameworks to protect systems from threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and ethical use, while implementing strategies that saf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading security initiatives and shaping strategy. Collaborate with teams to design and implement robust security solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance s...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Join our team as a Principal Security Engineer, where you'll design and enhance security solutions, shape strategy, and lead initiatives to protect enterprise assets while mentoring junior engineers a...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Lead customer success initiatives by owning relationships, driving execution, and ensuring satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to manage projects, mitigate risks, and identify upsell opportunities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $243K *

Elevate your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative data security solutions. Lead technical evaluations, translate customer needs into compelling offerings, and drive successful o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $150K *

Unlock growth by driving sales for our cybersecurity and managed services solutions. Manage the full sales cycle, engage decision-makers, and collaborate with partners to exceed revenue goals while de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cyber Security Consultant do?question toggle

    A Cyber Security Consultant evaluates an organization’s security posture, identifies risks, and recommends measures to protect systems and data. The work may include security assessments, policy development, compliance guidance, and incident preparedness.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Cyber Security Consultant jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for cybersecurity or IT experience, familiarity with security frameworks and risk assessment, and strong communication skills. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA may be preferred for some positions.

  • How much do Cyber Security Consultants earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where compensation and requirements are listed in individual job postings.

  • Are Cyber Security Consultant jobs available remotely?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while others require on-site work or travel to client locations. Check each listing for its location and work arrangement.

  • Where can I find Cyber Security Consultant jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Cyber Security Consultant listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.