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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Principal Cybersecurity Specialist, Incident Response
$120K - $140K *
Drive the future of cybersecurity by leading incident response efforts, mentoring teams, and enhancing threat detection strategies to protect critical infrastructure and data from evolving cyber threa...
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Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Analyze and enhance cybersecurity detections to support client operations. Collaborate with teams to develop, test, and tune detection rules, ensuring effective threat coverage and incident response i...
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Cybersecurity AI Forward Deployed Engineer - FDE - Manager
$87K - $253K *
Join a dynamic team to lead AI security architecture and threat modeling, ensuring secure AI deployments in complex environments. Drive outcomes through hands-on engineering and governance, shaping se...
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$150K - $180K *
Advance corporate security strategies by leading endpoint protection, device trust, and SaaS security. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security into workflows while building and mentoring a dy...
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Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Develop and maintain cybersecurity detections to enhance client security operations. Collaborate with teams to analyze threats, configure monitoring tools, and validate detection rules, ensuring effec...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Drive cybersecurity excellence by developing and maintaining detection rules, collaborating with teams, and enhancing client security operations through innovative solutions and meticulous analysis...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Analyze and enhance cybersecurity detections, collaborating with teams to ensure effective threat coverage and incident response. Drive improvements through testing and tuning, while maintaining high...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing cybersecurity detections. Collaborate with experts to develop, test, and maintain security measures that protect client operations from emergi...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Optimize cybersecurity operations by developing and maintaining detection rules, analyzing threats, and collaborating with teams to enhance client security. Drive effective threat coverage and support...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Unlock potential by joining our Cyber Operate team to enhance cybersecurity detections, support client security operations, and collaborate with experts in a dynamic environment focused on threat inte...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Engage in developing, testing, and maintaining cybersecurity detections to enhance client security operations. Collaborate with teams to analyze threats, configure detections, and ensure effective thr...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Engage in developing, testing, and maintaining cybersecurity detections to enhance client security operations. Collaborate with teams to analyze threats, configure detections, and support incident res...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Unlock potential by driving cybersecurity detection development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance threat coverage, validate detection rules, and support incident response, ensuring ro...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Empower cybersecurity operations by developing and maintaining detection rules, analyzing threats, and collaborating with teams to enhance client security. Your expertise will drive effective threat c...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Transform your career by developing and maintaining cybersecurity detections, collaborating with teams to enhance client security operations, and ensuring effective threat coverage in a dynamic enviro...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity by developing and tuning detection mechanisms. Collaborate with teams to analyze threats, validate rules, and ensure effective monitoring, all while maintain...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Champion cybersecurity excellence by developing and maintaining detection rules, collaborating with teams, and enhancing client security operations through meticulous analysis and tuning of threat int...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Transform cybersecurity operations by developing and maintaining detection rules, collaborating with teams, and enhancing threat coverage to protect client assets effectively...
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Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Pioneer cybersecurity solutions by developing, testing, and maintaining detection rules. Collaborate with teams to enhance client security operations and ensure effective threat coverage through metic...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity operations by developing, testing, and tuning detection mechanisms. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective threat coverage and support incident response...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Lead the development and maintenance of cybersecurity detections, collaborating with teams to enhance client security operations through effective monitoring and incident response strategies...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Join a dynamic team as you develop and maintain cybersecurity detections, ensuring effective threat coverage and supporting client security operations through collaboration and innovation...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by developing and maintaining detection rules, collaborating with teams, and enhancing client security operations through innovative solutions and meticulous analysis...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Contribute to the development and maintenance of cybersecurity detections, ensuring effective threat coverage. Collaborate with teams to analyze threats, configure detections, and validate security me...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Operate Detection Engineer - Consultant
$82K - $162K *
Innovate cybersecurity solutions as a Managed Services Engineer II, developing and maintaining detection rules, collaborating with teams, and enhancing client security operations through effective thr...
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What does a Cyber Security Consultant do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Explore Cyber Security Consultant listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.