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Security Consultant jobs are open across cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare, government contracting, and technology, at every level from junior analyst to principal and managing consultant, with specializations in risk assessment, penetration testing, and compliance advisory. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Role: DevSecOps & Supply Chain Security Consultant
Work Location: Tewksbury, MA 01876 (Hybrid)
Role Summary
Assess software supply chain security, SDLC maturity, SBOM governance, CI/CD pipeline controls, secrets management, logging/auditability, and vulnerability management to support lifecycle security evaluation and compliance traceability.
Key Responsibilities
- Review SDLC processes, tooling, and secure development practices
- Assess software supply chain security, including SCA, SBOM accuracy/completeness, dependency governance, and third-party risk
- Evaluate CI/CD pipeline security, artifact integrity, and secure release controls
- Review secrets management across development, build, deployment, and operational environments
- Assess logging, auditability, and security event traceability controls
- Evaluate vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and patch governance processes
- Support lifecycle security assessment, compliance evidence mapping, and traceability
- Contribute to assessment reporting, remediation guidance, and release governance reviews
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory:
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps and secure software delivery practices
- Experience with SBOM frameworks (CycloneDX, SPDX) and SCA tooling
- Familiarity with CI/CD security controls and artifact integrity validation
- Experience with vulnerability management and dependency governance programs
- Understanding of lifecycle security, auditability, and compliance evidence requirements
- Experience with secrets management and secure release governance
Good to have:
- Experience participating in CRA or regulated product security, or compliance-driven cybersecurity assessments
- Experience participating in engagement related to export-controlled environments
- Strong documentation skills
Preferred Certifications
- Kubernetes / Cloud Security certifications preferred
- DevSecOps or secure software supply chain experience preferred
- Familiarity with SLSA or modern software supply chain security practices
Clearance / Compliance Requirements
Years of Required Experience
- 7-10 years in setting up, maintaining and controls validation of Secure CI/CD pipelines across different type of tech stack.
- 2+ Years experience with SBOM analysis
Role: DevSecOps & Supply Chain Security Consultant
Work Location: Tewksbury, MA 01876 (Hybrid)
Role Summary
Assess software supply chain security, SDLC maturity, SBOM governance, CI/CD pipeline controls, secrets management, logging/auditability, and vulnerability management to support lifecycle security evaluation and compliance traceability.
Key Responsibilities
- Review SDLC processes, tooling, and secure development practices
- Assess software supply chain security, including SCA, SBOM accuracy/completeness, dependency governance, and third-party risk
- Evaluate CI/CD pipeline security, artifact integrity, and secure release controls
- Review secrets management across development, build, deployment, and operational environments
- Assess logging, auditability, and security event traceability controls
- Evaluate vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and patch governance processes
- Support lifecycle security assessment, compliance evidence mapping, and traceability
- Contribute to assessment reporting, remediation guidance, and release governance reviews
Required Skills & Experience
Mandatory:
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps and secure software delivery practices
- Experience with SBOM frameworks (CycloneDX, SPDX) and SCA tooling
- Familiarity with CI/CD security controls and artifact integrity validation
- Experience with vulnerability management and dependency governance programs
- Understanding of lifecycle security, auditability, and compliance evidence requirements
- Experience with secrets management and secure release governance
Good to have:
- Experience participating in CRA or regulated product security, or compliance-driven cybersecurity assessments
- Experience participating in engagement related to export-controlled environments
- Strong documentation skills
Preferred Certifications
- Kubernetes / Cloud Security certifications preferred
- DevSecOps or secure software supply chain experience preferred
- Familiarity with SLSA or modern software supply chain security practices
Clearance / Compliance Requirements
Years of Required Experience
- 7-10 years in setting up, maintaining and controls validation of Secure CI/CD pipelines across different type of tech stack.
- 2+ Years experience with SBOM analysis
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)42
- Boston Consulting37
- Alvarez & Marsal18
- Google18
- GuidePoint Security11
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software123
- Consulting & Professional Services85
- Investment & Asset Management21
- Accounting & Auditing10
- Electronics & Hardware6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security consultant jobs.
- Active security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Experience conducting risk assessments, vulnerability scans, or penetration tests
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP
- Ability to produce clear written reports and present findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Experience with security tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Splunk, or similar platforms
Tips for Your Security Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each engagement type
Security consultant roles split sharply between technical work like penetration testing and advisory work like GRC and compliance. Emphasize the right skill cluster for each posting, because a resume built for red team work reads poorly to a risk advisory hiring manager.
List certifications prominently above experience
Hiring managers scan for CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ before reading your job history. Put active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, and include the full credential name alongside the abbreviation.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists security consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by compliance framework, not just job title
Many postings use framework names like SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP as searchable keywords rather than the phrase 'security consultant.' Searching those terms surfaces relevant openings you'd otherwise miss with a title-only search.
Prepare a client-facing case study for interviews
Interviewers in consulting firms regularly ask you to walk through a past engagement. Have one anonymized example ready that covers your methodology, findings, and the client outcome, because a vague answer about 'improving security posture' won't land.
Negotiate scope before accepting offer terms
Security consultant offers often bundle travel requirements, billable-hour targets, or on-call obligations into the role without stating them explicitly. Ask about expected travel frequency and utilization rates before accepting, so you're comparing offers on equal terms.
Security Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most security consultants?
The companies hiring the most security consultants right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Boston Consulting, and Alvarez & Marsal, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are concentrated across federal contracting firms, Big Four professional services, and specialized cybersecurity practices.
How many security consultant jobs are remote?
About 29% of security consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though on-site or travel-heavy roles remain common for engagements involving classified environments or physical security assessments. Advisory and GRC-focused roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while penetration testing and government contract work more often requires in-person presence.
How do you become a security consultant?
Start by building foundational knowledge in networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity principles, then earn an entry-level certification like CompTIA Security+. Gain hands-on experience through IT support, a security operations center, or an internal analyst role. Pursue a specialist certification relevant to your target area, such as CEH for technical work or CISM for governance roles, and develop client communication skills alongside your technical expertise.
Can you get a security consultant job with little experience?
Yes, some firms hire junior or associate security consultants directly from IT support, helpdesk, or security analyst backgrounds. Employers value certifications heavily at the entry level, so earning CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or a vendor certification before applying strengthens your candidacy significantly. Internships at consulting firms or contributing to open-source security projects can also substitute for full-time professional experience in early-career applications.
What does the security consultant interview process look like?
Most security consultant interviews include a recruiter screen followed by a technical interview covering your knowledge of frameworks, tools, and methodology. A case study or scenario exercise is common, where you walk through how you'd approach a client engagement or interpret a finding. Final rounds often involve a conversation with a senior consultant or manager focused on your communication style, client-handling approach, and how you explain complex risks to non-technical audiences.
Where can I find and apply to security consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to security consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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