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Miriam's Kitchen

Security Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Lead contact for the Contract Security Relationship: * maintaining active communication about contract security attendance and requesting additional security coverage as needed * providing on-site ...

Miriam's Kitchen

Security Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Lead contact for the Contract Security Relationship: * maintaining active communication about contract security attendance and requesting additional security coverage as needed * providing on-site ...

Miriam's Kitchen

Security Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Lead contact for the Contract Security Relationship: * maintaining active communication about contract security attendance and requesting additional security coverage as needed * providing on-site ...

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How much do contract security job jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract security job in the United States is $37.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $50.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Security Job vs Security Guard?

AspectContract Security JobSecurity Guard
CredentialsSecurity license, sometimes specialized certificationsSecurity license, basic training
Work EnvironmentVaries by contract, including events, corporate sites, or temporary assignmentsFixed location such as malls, buildings, or premises
Employer & Industry UsageContract agencies or security firmsEmployers or property owners
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for temporary or contract security rolesSeeking permanent or on-site security positions

Contract Security Jobs typically involve temporary assignments through agencies, offering flexibility and varied environments. Security Guards usually work on-site for specific locations, providing consistent security presence. Both roles require security licensing, but Contract Security Jobs often demand additional certifications depending on the assignment. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles that match their credentials and career goals.

Infographic showing various Contract Security Job job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,212 per year, or $37.6 per hour.
Sr Contract Security Analyst

Sr Contract Security Analyst

GOAHEAD SOLUTIONS LLC

Pleasanton, CA • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Seeking a Sr Security Analyst Consultant to lead staff in the implementation & execution of technical aspects of the client’s enterprise security plan. Will be the SME on security issues & projects so that ESEC team members can increase their security knowledge.
Duration: 12 months
Job type: Contract position
Location: Pleasanton or Vacaville (onsite for the 1st week, onsite as needed onward)
Duties/responsibilities:
-Provide the highest quality services in the shortest timeframe possible with effective & efficient transfer knowledge to client’s employees.
-A self-starter that can come up to speed in domain knowledge in a very short period. Proactively identify & assess threats to client users, network & data.
-Monitor & respond to reports of malicious activity. Respond & investigate intrusions & security events. Demonstrate an understanding of client threat landscape.
-Perform thorough analysis of attacks & anomalous network behavior.  Provide summarized & detailed analysis & documentation in support of ESEC
-Perform proficient forensic analysis using security tools  & processes. Identify Actionable Intelligence by processing Threat Intelligence (TI).
-Demonstrate ability to identify, contain, eradicate & recover from security incidents.  Collaborate with client business units, partners & individuals to mitigate security threats.
-Advise the CISO & ESEC team on matters involving organizational, strategic, tactical & security best practices related to forensics & sec. incidents mgt.
-Attend meetings/represent ESEC as a sr. lead for all sec. matters. Act as lead/co-lead/backup on assigned ESEC projects
-Mentor jr. staff colleagues. Create SOP & training documents.
-Other duties, to be assigned as needed.
Tech. stack environment exp:
-Hardware: Network Switches, Routers, Load Balancers, Servers, Storage Systems, End-User Systems, Mobile Devices, or other devices that enable the organization to complete its mission.
-OS:  UNIX, LINUX, WINDOWS.
-Network: LAN WAN, Internet, Proxy/Filtering, Firewall, VPN, DMZ
-Network protocols: TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, NTP, DNS, LDAP, NFS, SAMBA, etc.
-DB’s: Oracle, SQL, MySQL.
-Cloud Platforms: IAAS, PAAS, SAAS.
-Sec. concepts: Encryption, Hardening, etc.
-Sec. GRC.
-Forensic analysis tools.
-AD.
-Programming languages a plus.
-Computer forensics exp. a plus.
-Prior SIEM exp. a plus.
-Malware analysis skills a plus.
Exp.
-At least 10yrs of overall enterprise information security exp. 
-At least 5yrs. of technical exp. conducting sec. incident response & forensic analysis. 
-At least 5yrs of Cyber Threat Intelligence exp. & making the information usable through the sec. incident process. 
-Working exp. of applying IOCs to identify threats in current environment & apply information to prevent future vulnerabilities in the infrastructure tech sec. 
-Working exp. using best practices standards & frameworks: ISO 27001/27002; PCI DSS v4, GLBA; HIPPA/HITECH; NIST 800-53; CIS CONTROLS, NIST CSF; CIS RAM.