How to hire a securities consultant

How to hire a securities consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step securities consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a securities consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new securities consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The securities consultant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect securities consultant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of securities consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Securities Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Securities Consultant	Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases.	$34-55
   Information Assurance Engineer	Information assurance engineers are responsible for protecting an organization's data. They act as a team of security specialists that use their skill in securely operating and keeping data to protect the organization's most essential asset... Show more	$32-56
   Information Systems Security Officer	An information systems security officer's role is to perform preventive measures to protect a company's data and systems from hackers or cyber-attacks. Their responsibilities revolve around assessing the existing security measures to identify any vulnerabilities or inconsistencies, recommending and implementing changes to improve security systems, and developing new strategies and programs for data protection... Show more	$32-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud Security
   • Java
   • Application Security
   • ISO
   • Security Management
   • NIST
   • Security Issues
   • Customer Service
   • Risk Assessments
   • Amazon Web Services
   • Architecture
   • Infrastructure
   • Security Solutions
   • Security Assessments

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   Responsibilities:

   • Have been extensively involve in ISO relate audits and have helped organizations achieve compliance and passing.
   • Lead multiple identity management projects integrating provisioning and roll management tools.
   • Standardize Splunk forwarder deployment, configuration and maintenance in Linux and windows platforms.
   • Install F5 Big-IP appliances for clients.
   • Cloud base virtualization and mobile technolgies are preferred.
   • Assist developers with plug-in development using Java and XML ;.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your securities consultant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A securities consultant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, securities consultants' average salary in iowa is 32% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level securities consultants 38% less than senior-level securities consultants.
   • Certifications. A securities consultant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a securities consultant's salary.

   Average securities consultant salary

   $92,092yearly

   $44.27 hourly rate

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   Entry-level securities consultant salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2026

   Average securities consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$111,252	$53
   2	Washington	$104,622	$50
   3	Massachusetts	$101,047	$49
   4	Maryland	$100,274	$48
   5	New York	$98,573	$47
   6	Oregon	$96,284	$46
   7	Missouri	$95,393	$46
   8	Pennsylvania	$95,082	$46
   9	Virginia	$92,590	$45
   10	Texas	$92,481	$44
   11	New Jersey	$90,983	$44
   12	South Carolina	$90,348	$43
   13	Utah	$89,502	$43
   14	Arizona	$88,783	$43
   15	District of Columbia	$88,645	$43
   16	Florida	$87,887	$42
   17	North Carolina	$87,226	$42
   18	Georgia	$87,133	$42
   19	Illinois	$86,892	$42
   20	Michigan	$85,780	$41

   Average securities consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Amazon	$128,419	$61.74	102
   2	Microsoft	$121,421	$58.38	29
   3	VMware	$114,362	$54.98
   4	Barclays	$111,034	$53.38
   5	RSM US	$109,116	$52.46
   6	Control Risks	$107,063	$51.47
   7	F5	$105,491	$50.72	5
   8	Adt LLC	$103,383	$49.70	2
   9	Northern Trust	$102,526	$49.29	1
   10	Sutter Health	$102,070	$49.07	4
   11	Dell	$101,935	$49.01
   12	Inter-American Development Bank	$101,906	$48.99
   13	Mandiant	$101,809	$48.95
   14	Randstad North America, Inc.	$101,499	$48.80	1
   15	Deja Vu Services	$101,045	$48.58
   16	Synopsys	$100,774	$48.45	1
   17	CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield	$100,233	$48.19
   18	Akamai Technologies	$100,210	$48.18	1
   19	FireEye	$98,354	$47.29
   20	Motion Recruitment	$97,857	$47.05	2

4. Writing a securities consultant job description

   A good securities consultant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a securities consultant job description:

   Securities consultant job description example

   Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.
   
   A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don't just say it, we prove it. Every day. We're proud of our reputation as one of North America's most dynamic IT providers - and we're even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you'll see how our company's core pillars - Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun - resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 90% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!
   
   Do you want to drive IT security solutions for Calgary's industry leaders?
   
   We are looking for a dynamic and results-focused Security Consultant to be located out of Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton or Toronto supporting our Head Office branch. In this role you will utilize strong business and technical consulting skills to plan and drive the adoption of diverse technologies that solve Security challenges while creating the desired outcomes! You will have a deep and experienced understanding of the Microsoft technology stack.
   A Day in the Life:Design, architect, and implement industry-leading cloud technical solutions by understanding client requirements through your savvy consulting skills, both business and technical Provide detailed documentation including conceptual design, logical design, physical design, bill of materials, as-built diagrams, knowledge transfer materials, FAQs, transition to operations information As a subject matter expert, you will deliver projects from initiation through to successful implementation Implement industry leading security solutions by understanding client requirements through business and technical consulting skills Validate clients' existing architecture, identify gaps and assist the various business and technical teams with gathering their business use cases
   What You Bring:5+ years of industry experience with multi-technology solutions and diverse business and technical consulting Strong understanding and experience with security architecture design patterns for secure architecture and implementation Ability to consult on designs and create implementation plans Technical strength and capability of implementing some Microsoft security components (MCAS, PIM, Defender for Identity, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Conditional Access, etc.). Experience with security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CIS, etc for assessing systems and designs
   What Makes You Extra Awesome:Any one or more cybersecurity certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSPProven strength in leading customers and clients to decisions Ability to communicate and drive recommendations and strategies
   Why Work at Long View:Great people and culture Interesting work - Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies Flexible environment - A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness, and wellness
   
   Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram!
   
   Long View's mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.
   
   Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right securities consultant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with securities consultants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit securities consultants who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your securities consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit securities consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting securities consultants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview securities consultant candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new securities consultant

   Once you've found the securities consultant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new securities consultant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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