We surveyed 1,261 IT security consultants to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical IT security consultant. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an IT security consultant?
Low
High
Working as an IT security consultant typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that IT security consultants are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become an IT security consultant?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an IT security consultant typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an IT security consultant?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an IT security consultant.
Do IT security consultants work full-time or part-time?
83% of IT security consultants work in full-time roles while 17% work part-time.
Is being an IT security consultant stressful?
Low
High
IT security consultants tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as an IT security consultant?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being an IT security consultant.
How competitive is the workplace for IT security consultants?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for IT security consultants.
Does being an IT security consultant require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for IT security consultants.
Are IT security consultants allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
IT security consultants are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do IT security consultants have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally IT security consultants will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being an IT security consultant physically demanding?
Low
High
Work as an IT security consultants is rarely physically demanding, making it a suitable option for those unable to perform physically strenuous tasks.
Are IT security consultants exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
IT security consultants tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being an IT security consultant require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as an IT security consultant.
Does being a good IT security consultant require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as an IT security consultant.