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IT Security Consultants help organizations protect systems, data, and digital operations from evolving cyber threats. They assess security risks, recommend practical safeguards, and guide teams through the design and implementation of security programs. Browse vetted IT Security Consultant opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What IT Security Consultants Do

Consultants evaluate networks, applications, cloud environments, and business processes to identify vulnerabilities and improve security. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include conducting risk assessments, advising on security architecture, supporting incident response, and helping organizations meet regulatory and industry requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or related fields, along with knowledge of security frameworks, identity and access management, cloud security, and risk management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are important: consultants must translate technical findings into clear recommendations for executives, technical teams, and clients. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or relevant cloud-security credentials may be valuable, depending on the position.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

IT Security Consultant titles can span technical assessment, governance and compliance, security engineering, and advisory work. Seniority, specialization, industry, location, and scope of responsibility all influence compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

Find Your Next IT Security Consultant Role

Use Ladders to discover IT Security Consultant openings and related cybersecurity positions. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify jobs where your expertise can help organizations strengthen their security posture.

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$150K - $210K *

Manage cybersecurity initiatives by conducting assessments, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to maintain system security. Drive risk management and certification activities throughout...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $113K *

Engineer and enhance enterprise security solutions by integrating technologies and ensuring robust protections across platforms. Collaborate with IT and security teams to automate processes, remediate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower the future of cyber investigations by leading security engineering and forensic analysis efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and security posture while supporting critical IT...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of cyber service management by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing operational performance, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance while driving innovation and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to enhance cyber defense capabilities by proactively hunting threats, responding to incidents, and improving operational processes within a collaborative environment. Contribute to secur...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Engage across IT domains as an IT Systems & Security Engineer, providing vital support in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance technical soluti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity for USMC systems, ensuring compliance with standards and implementing robust security solutions throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate closely with e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing cybersecurity for critical information systems, ensuring compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community standards while advising key stakeholders and overseeing RMF activit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Innovate security across a portfolio of products by leading a senior team, driving secure development practices, and enhancing security capabilities for AI features to protect customer trust and produ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$108K - $130K *

Join a dedicated team ensuring the security and compliance of mission-critical information systems. Lead the implementation of security policies, contribute to risk management efforts, and collaborate...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive the security posture of mission-critical information systems, ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate with teams to implement security policies, conduct assessments, and maintain op...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by safeguarding our digital assets through proactive cybersecurity measures. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain security protocols, ensuring compliance an...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Lead application security initiatives by partnering with development teams to analyze, validate, and remediate security vulnerabilities, ensuring the delivery of secure and resilient software systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by ensuring secure configurations, continuous monitoring, and compliance across platforms. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into workflows and implement z...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the information security strategy, ensuring robust governance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization to mitigate cybersecurity risks and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity for critical systems. Lead risk management and compliance efforts while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure robust security measures and s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive security excellence by conducting comprehensive penetration testing, assessing vulnerabilities, and providing actionable insights to enhance CBP information systems' security posture while ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $315K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive cybersecurity investments, crafting value-based business cases. Excel in sales strategy, consultative discovery, and executive communication to influence key stake...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $276K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic IT consulting and leadership, enhancing enterprise capabilities for the Defense Intelligence Agency. Drive innovation, oversee project execution, and support m...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $276K *

Shape the future of enterprise IT strategy by providing executive-level advisory and technical consulting to enhance intelligence capabilities across the Defense Intelligence Agency and the broader In...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $252K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of privacy engineering, leading client engagements and implementing technical privacy solutions to ensure regulatory compliance while bridging engineering and priva...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $252K *

Unlock the potential of privacy engineering by leading technical engagements that merge compliance with innovative technology solutions, ensuring clients meet evolving regulatory demands while enhanci...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team to transform vulnerability data into actionable insights, enhancing executive risk reporting and driving informed decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to identify trend...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks, collaborating with operational teams to enhance the agency's information security posture through strategic assessments and effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an IT Security Consultant do?question toggle

    An IT Security Consultant assesses an organization's technology and security practices, identifies risks, and recommends ways to protect systems and data. The work may include security reviews, architecture guidance, compliance support, and incident-readiness planning.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for IT Security Consultant jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for cybersecurity or IT experience, knowledge of security frameworks and risk management, and the ability to communicate recommendations clearly. Some positions prefer certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

  • Which skills are useful for IT Security Consultants?question toggle

    Useful skills include security assessment, vulnerability management, cloud and network security, identity and access management, governance and compliance, incident response, and stakeholder communication.

  • Do IT Security Consultant jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation depends on experience, specialization, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including IT Security Consultant opportunities when available.

  • Where can I find IT Security Consultant jobs?question toggle

    Browse IT Security Consultant and related cybersecurity openings on Ladders. You can review job requirements and explore vetted professional opportunities that match your experience.