Salesforce security consultant

Direct message the job poster from GDI Infotech

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid option available)

Duration: 6–12 months (Contract)

Compensation: $70–$80 per hour (1099 or C2C)

Job Information

Our client, a leading enterprise organization based in Pleasanton, CA, is embarking on a strategic initiative to strengthen its Salesforce security posture across a complex, multi‑cloud environment. This enterprise ecosystem includes multiple Salesforce clouds, diverse integration touchpoints, and a broad user community.

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Security Consultant with proven expertise in assessing, hardening, and operationalizing Salesforce security controls. The consultant will play a key role in evaluating current configurations, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing robust governance and security standards across the Salesforce landscape. The engagement is scheduled to begin in November.

Job Duties

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments of Salesforce environments, including configurations, access controls, and integrations.
• Develop and implement security best practices and hardening strategies aligned with enterprise governance and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (enterprise security, architecture, and Salesforce platform) to design and operationalize security frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Create documentation, playbooks, and training materials to sustain long‑term security operations.

Qualifications

Required

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Salesforce security architecture and administration
  .
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce Shield
  , security scanning tools, and governance models.
• Experience with Salesforce multi‑cloud environments and integrations (APIs, middleware, connected apps).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
• Proficiency in user access management, data protection, and security monitoring.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Personality Traits & Soft Skills

• Analytical and detail‑oriented.
• Proactive problem solver:
  Anticipates challenges and drives initiatives independently.
• Collaborative communicator:
  Works well across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Maintain high ethical standards in handling sensitive data and security decisions.
• Adaptable and resilient:
  Thrives in dynamic, fast‑paced enterprise environments.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting
• IT Services and IT Consulting