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Freelance Security Risk Assessment Jobs in Houston, TX

Socket.dev

Chief Information Security Officer

Houston, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Deliver regular security updates, risk assessments, and actionable insights to executive leadership and the board * Translate complex technical risks into clear business impact and strategic ...

Roberthalf

Security of AI Associate Director

Houston, TX

  • Medical

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  • PTO

Lead Security of AI engagements - AI risk assessments, threat modeling for LLM-integrated applications, agentic system security reviews, red team exercises, and governance program design * Shape and ...

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

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance security risk assessment in Houston, TX is $45.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.17 and $58.99 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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Security Risk Management Consultant

Info-Ways

Houston, TX

Contractor

Re-posted 22 hours ago

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Role: Security Risk Management Consultant
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 6+ Months
BGV will be done for the selected candidates.
Job Description:
Bachelor degree in Information Systems or equivalent work experience of a minimum of 3-5 years as an information security risk management practitioner, preferably in the financial, consulting, and/or global organizations
ISO 27001 Exp.
Prior work experience of risk management disciplines, security policies and standards, technology risk assessment, and third party supplier risk process and requirements
Current or previous experience with risk assessment methodologies and conducting risk analysis in a regulated environment or related IT audit background
Knowledge of security, regulations and control frameworks, such as ISO 27001 & ISO 27002, CobiT, COSO, SOX and ITIL
Experience with implementation of information security best practices for key areas such as access control, data protection, systems development life cycle, PCI DSS, and cloud services
Professional certification in risk management, and/or audit is preferred (e.g., CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or CISM)
Firewall management or auditing experience
UNIX exp.
SharePoint development & workflow exp.
Application - Controls & auditing experience in SAP, Hyperion, Backline, etc.
Risk Assessment/Self-Assessment experience
SAP Access & Process Controls experience and/or certification
Experience using Teammate or Open Pages
Network and/or storage - Security & controls knowledge
Server support knowledge
MUST be a self-starter, catch on quickly, and be able to work independently and contribute to a VERY busy team.
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