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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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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$95K - $115K *
Empower security initiatives by bridging technical operations with product development. This role enhances payment processing security while collaborating cross-functionally to integrate marketable se...
2 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Integration Lead- EXIM
$120K - $145K *
Empower secure software development by leading continuous authorization efforts, ensuring compliance with NIST standards, and integrating security into DevSecOps practices for a transformative moderni...
1 week ago
Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading cybersecurity efforts for US Navy systems. Drive the Risk Management Framework process, ensuring compliance and security for afloat and ashore operations while managing...
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$92K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures by performing risk assessments, security architecture reviews, and detection engineering. Play a pivotal role in identity management and incident re...
4 weeks ago
Security Solutions Lead Consultant - Customer Success
$127K - $160K *
Lead and drive cybersecurity initiatives, managing complex projects and fostering client relationships. Provide strategic guidance and deliver innovative security solutions to enhance organizational r...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing our cybersecurity posture by monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and managing vulnerabilities. Collaborate with teams to protect sensitive information and ensure...
1 week ago
$100K - $135K *
Optimize information security identity operations, governance, and engineering. Lead incident response, tooling maintenance, and collaboration with IT teams to enhance security integrity and operation...
2 days ago
Director of Information Security
$150K - $180K *
Drive the charge in shaping and executing the enterprise information security strategy, managing risk, governance, and compliance while leading a team to ensure robust protection and resilience agains...
3 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Engineer II (ISSE)
$150K - $165K *
Unlock potential by joining our team to enhance HPC security across diverse systems. Collaborate with top engineers and contribute to critical projects that strengthen national security while advancin...
3 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
$103K - $121K *
Transform cybersecurity practices by integrating robust security measures into system architectures, ensuring compliance with government standards while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance mis...
6 days ago
Information Systems Security Engineer II (ISSE)
$150K - $165K *
Drive security initiatives as part of engineering teams enhancing HPC environments. Collaborate with experts to implement secure architectures, ensuring robust protection for critical systems, while a...
3 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
$103K - $121K *
Unlock your potential as you integrate cybersecurity into system architectures, ensuring compliance with government standards while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver secure, res...
6 days ago
Senior Offensive Security Engineer
$150K - $240K *
Optimize security across product lifecycles by leading assessments, advising teams, and shaping strategies to mitigate risks. Collaborate with engineering to embed security practices and enhance overa...
2 weeks ago
Cyber Security Engineering Support & Operations Senior Associate
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's enhancing cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You'll identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and automate processes to protect critical technology services in...
2 weeks ago
Cyber Security Engineering Support & Operations Senior Associate
$110K - $130K *
Drive cloud security initiatives by enhancing capabilities across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement controls, and automate processes, ensuring a secure...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager, Network Security
$90K - $131K *
Lead strategic initiatives in cybersecurity by developing actionable roadmaps and technical standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and deliver security infrastructure projects, ensurin...
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Program Manager, Network Security
$90K - $131K *
Take ownership of strategic cyber initiatives, leading efforts to enhance network and security infrastructure. Engage with stakeholders to define roadmaps, ensure compliance, and drive alignment acros...
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Program Manager, Network Security
$90K - $131K *
Champion cybersecurity initiatives by leading strategic programs for network and security infrastructure, translating enterprise cyber strategies into actionable frameworks and ensuring robust, compli...
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Program Manager, Network Security
$90K - $131K *
Champion the development of network and security infrastructure strategies, translating cyber risk priorities into actionable roadmaps. Lead collaboration among engineers, operations, and stakeholders...
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Information Security Analyst(infosec)
$88K - $105K *
Drive security excellence by developing and implementing ISO/NIST standards, ensuring compliance in new software initiatives while responding to inquiries about security practices...
4 weeks ago
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through proactive threat intelligence analysis, collaborating across functions to mitigate risks and improve defenses against evolving cyber thr...
1 week ago
Sr. Identity & Access Management Engineer
$141K - $148K *
Lead the charge in architecting and implementing enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, optimize performance, and ensure compliance while dr...
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$80K - $100K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cyber security measures by managing day-to-day operations and implementing protection technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and ensure user satisfac...
1 week ago
Information Technology Subject Matter Expert - Enterprise Storage & Backup
$130K - $156K *
Unlock potential by providing senior-level technical leadership in enterprise storage, backup, and data protection for mission-critical DoD environments. Lead initiatives, troubleshoot issues, and ens...
4 weeks ago
What does an IT Security Consultant do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse IT Security Consultant and related cybersecurity openings on Ladders. You can review job requirements and explore vetted professional opportunities that match your experience.