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Freelance Security Risk Assessment Jobs in Chicago, IL

Governance & Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Governance & Risk Analyst in the Enterprise will... The GRC Analyst will support the organization ... Review vendor security questionnaires, supporting evidence, and contractual artifacts to assess ...

Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable guidance to reduce application-level security risk * Communicate risk findings clearly, balancing technical detail with business impact Security ...

The Third Party Risk Manager position will be primarily responsible for managing and leading the assessment of the information security posture of key clients' third parties while overseeing the ...

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How much do freelance security risk assessment jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance security risk assessment in Chicago, IL is $49.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $63.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Security Risk Assessment vs Security Consultant?

AspectFreelance Security Risk AssessmentSecurity Consultant
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISA, or CEH often requiredSimilar certifications, often with additional experience requirements
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remote or on-site at client locationsTypically employed by firms or consulting agencies, may work on multiple projects
Industry UsageUsed by organizations seeking independent risk assessmentsEngaged for broader security strategy, policy development, and consulting

While both roles involve assessing security risks, Freelance Security Risk Assessments focus on independent, project-specific evaluations, whereas Security Consultants often provide ongoing security advice and strategy within organizations or consulting firms.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Security Risk Assessment job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,222 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

IS Project Leader-Security Risk Assesor/Analyst

blueStone

Glendale Heights, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Client is a leader in the healthcare industry responsible for almost 60% of all the hospitals and facilities in Illinois. Rated as one of the best healthcare companies in the country and they are revamping their IT Security department. They are looking for the best employees to help with this initiative and currently are hiring Security Risk Assessors. If you are looking to work for the best Healthcare company in the Midwest then this is the job for you!

Job Description

The Security Risk Assessor will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, reporting, and tracking information technology and process Security risks. Applying in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (HIPAA, PCI, etc.) , industry trends, and Information Security best practices, this position will assess risk over a spectrum of technologies, from large and complex projects to smaller service-based initiatives. This position produces assessments with evidence and policy based descriptions of identified risks as well as recommended options for remediating them. The Security Risk Assessor ensures that identified risks are centrally recorded with sufficient detail (e.g., ownership, priority, follow-up plans and dates) to produce up-to-date profiles of enterprise risk status. The Security risk assessor will successfully articulate the risk profile and status to both technology and business leadership.

Apply proven methods of risk assessment in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and communicate Security risk. Provide Security requirements and guidance to business owners and Information Technology sponsors to ensure alignment to Information Security policy, process and standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree appropriate to Cybersecurity discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred

5 - 10 years of combined IT and Security work experience with a broad range of exposure to business/systems analysis, and Security assessments

Experience in one or more of the following:

In-depth knowledge of Information Security risks one or more Security frameworks (HIPAA, PCI, etc.) and industry best practices

Working knowledge of technical areas such as data warehouses, mainframes, networks, applications, etc.

Experience in leading Information Services projects

Experience in delivering formal presentations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project Management Education


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