Cyber Security Consultant
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.
At a Glance
Cyber Security Consultant earns an average of $24,613/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.9–4.1 years. Top skills: Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Management, Auditing.
$24,613/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.9–4.1 years
9
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Security Management Specialists
Median Wage
$81,270/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+3.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Auditing
Cyber Security
Security Controls
Operational Risk
Cyber Risk
Risk Analysis
Project Management
Firewall
Computer Science
Business Process
Security Risk
Internal Controls
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards
Internal Controls Testing And Monitoring
NIST 800
Event Management
Common Skills (11)
Management
Consulting
Communication
Information Technology
Planning
Resilience
Sales
Report Writing
Operations
Certifications (3)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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