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Security+ signals solid hands-on knowledge of threat detection, network security, incident response, and risk-aware operations. It fits professionals who support SOC work, secure system administration, and baseline security controls. Find vetted freelancers with CompTIA Security+ fast and precisely.
About the certification
What Security+ covers
CompTIA Security+ is a practical entry point into cybersecurity. It shows that a professional can work with common security tasks, understand core threats, and support secure operations across systems, networks, and endpoints. Many companies look for Security+ when they need reliable help with day-to-day defense work rather than only strategy.
Core skills
- Threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
- Identity and access controls
- Secure network and cloud basics
- Incident response and logging
- Risk, governance, and policy awareness
- Cryptography and security concepts
Who usually holds it
Security+ is common among junior and mid-level security professionals, system administrators moving into security, helpdesk staff with stronger security duties, and consultants supporting security operations. It is often the first serious certification for people building a career in cyber defense. You may also see it written simply as Security+ in profiles and search results.
When to hire one
A freelancer with CompTIA Security+ is useful when you need support with secure setup, security reviews, alert handling, awareness work, or baseline hardening. The certification suggests a structured understanding of how incidents happen and how to reduce exposure. In Vienna, it can be a good fit for companies that want local on-site support or remote help in English with clear technical communication.
What it tells you
Security+ does not replace deep specialist credentials, but it does signal a broad, vendor-neutral security base. That matters when you need someone who can speak the language of security teams, IT operations, and business stakeholders. For companies, it is a useful filter when comparing freelancers for operational security work, especially in mixed environments.
How it is earned
The certification is earned by passing CompTIA’s exam for Security+. Preparation usually combines study of security principles with practical review of real-world scenarios, tools, and defensive responses. It is well suited to people who already know basic IT concepts and want a recognized proof of security competence before taking on more advanced cyber work.
Meet FRATCH CompTIA Security+
Manuel Pasieka
AI Engineer
Last position:
AI Engineer at Misumi Europe GmbH & Motius GmbH
- Designed and built a next-generation NLP platform to accelerate sales-driven customer service through intelligent request analysis and routing, reducing average customer query response time by 30%.
- Architected a hybrid NLP system combining Large Language Models (LLMs) with traditional NLP pipelines for robust, explainable results.
- Developed request classification and routing mechanisms to accelerate customer support teams in handling customer queries faster and more accurately.
- Optimized LLM based data extraction and classification with context engineering.
- Integrated the platform into customer service processes, reducing response times and enhancing workforce efficiency.
Plamen Mirchev
Head of Service & Operations Management
Last position:
Head of Service & Operations Management at Raiffeisen Bank International
- Shaping service management framework as part of head office of RBI
- Service owner overseeing IT cloud services, accountable for overall quality, lifecycle, and success
- Managing customer relationships and satisfaction for 10 business units ensuring smooth business continuity and operations
- Single point of contact and service/process owner providing T-shaped expertise in IT domains, cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, Orca, CRM, GitHub, SFMC)
- ITSM/ITIL implementation and mentoring including design, definition, mapping, and execution
- Change and release management, UAT/test assurance, major incident management, SDLC management
- Managing regulatory and audit requirements, DORA, GDPR, ITPF compliance and reporting
- Acting as a point of escalation for complex customer issues, resolving conflicts, fostering a customer-centric culture
- People management: leading and managing service delivery teams, DevOps, vendors, and third-party teams
- Cross-tribe service delivery and contract management: KPIs, SLAs, OLAs, RPO, RTO, BCM/SCM management
- Agile/Scrum process delivery governance, stakeholder communication, and budget/cost management
Michail Matjuchin
Experienced Software Developer and OpenShift Specialist, Application Architect with a focus on / experience in containerizing
Last position:
OpenShift Specialist, Developer at Insurance
Project goal: Introduce OpenShift as the run-time platform and migrate all applications to OpenShift.
My contribution: Make sure logging and monitoring for the applications were in place. Set up and put into operation the OpenShift components for logging and monitoring (Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana). Develop and implement the security concept for OpenShift. Work with developers to define and carry out the application changes needed for the OpenShift migration. Integrate monitoring into the applications.
Technical environment: Java, WebSphere Liberty, OpenShift components, Elasticsearch (ELK stack), Prometheus, Grafana.
John Ampia-Addison
Senior DevOps Engineer
Last position:
Software Developer and DevOps Engineer at Bundesrechenzentrum (BRZ)
Refactoring and improving core APIs; implementing client change requests. Setting up metrics, traces, and logs monitoring infrastructure to support operations. Designing GitOps deployment and infrastructure as code. Applications and Systems Configuration in ArgoCD and Openshift. Confluence documentation of design, approach, and solution. Tech Stack: Java 8 & 21, Spring framework, JSP, Javascript, Bash Scripts, SQL, Grafana Stack, Opentelemetry, Docker, DB2, Maven, Kubernetes Kompose.
Chrisabel Prischl
Senior Manager
Last position:
Senior Manager at Accenture GmbH
- Spearheaded multiple initiatives across the Automotive, Resources, Retail, and Consumer Goods sectors, showcasing strong leadership and market acumen.
- Directed go-to-market strategies and operations for cutting-edge GenAI applications in digital commerce, resulting in improved customer engagement and operational efficiencies.
- Pioneered sustainability projects within the industry, integrating innovative AI solutions to promote eco-friendly practices and reduce environmental impact.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving successful outcomes in highly competitive markets.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, optimizing strategies for product development and market penetration based on real-time analytics.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, consistently exceeding expectations and achieving high satisfaction ratings in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Rene Schakmann
Head of Digital Services & IT
Last position:
Head of Digital Services & IT at reet systems gmbh / THEOPHIL Holding GmbH
- Overall responsibility for IT, software development, and digital services of the company for brands such as Rosenberger, Rosehill, Burger King Austria (approx. 70 companies)
- Built the holding's lakehouse and data analytics platform
- Established and led the software development and IT department
- Established and led the operation (cloud-native AWS) of the B2B platform
- Connected IoT systems and developed models for predictive maintenance and production planning, data lake/lakehouse, and BI
- Preparation for ISO 27001 information security certification
- Technologies: Cloud, AWS, Java, Cypress, Angular, Python, Go
Wladislaw S.
Information Security Manager
Last position:
Information Security Manager at IT Services of Social Insurance GmbH
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CompTIA Security+ statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Daily Rate Distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers holding this certification are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Average rates for CompTIA Security+ & Seniority distribution
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CompTIA Security+ validates practical security knowledge across threats, identity, network protection, incident handling, and risk basics. It shows that a professional understands how common attacks work and how to apply standard defensive measures. For employers, that makes it a solid signal for hands-on security support.
Yes, people often search for Security+ using different forms such as "CompTIA Security Plus" or the full CompTIA name. The official certification is Security+, and the shorthand is widely used in resumes and job posts. They all point to the same credential.
CompTIA Security+ is broader and more foundational, while advanced certifications such as CISSP are aimed at deeper experience in security leadership and governance. Security+ is usually a better fit for people building practical operational skills or moving into cybersecurity from IT. It does not try to replace specialist or senior-level credentials.
Security+ fits professionals who support security operations, system hardening, incident response, or secure administration. It is also useful for freelancers who want to show a baseline security standard before handling client environments. Companies often use it as a confidence check for general security tasks.
Preparation for CompTIA Security+ usually means studying core security concepts and practicing how they apply in real situations. Candidates should be comfortable with networking basics, common threats, access control, and incident response language. Hands-on IT experience helps, but the certification is designed to be accessible to people building security skills step by step.
CompTIA Security+ is part of CompTIA’s continuing certification approach, so holders need to keep it current over time. Renewal is typically done through approved continuing education activity or by earning another qualifying certification. That helps show the knowledge is still active and relevant.
Security+ is useful in IT services, finance, healthcare, public sector environments, and any company that needs solid baseline cyber hygiene. It matters most in projects such as access reviews, security monitoring support, incident response preparation, and system hardening. In Vienna, it can also be helpful when teams need freelancers who can collaborate smoothly in English with local or international stakeholders.
Yes, Security+ holders often support clients remotely because many tasks are documentation-heavy, monitoring-related, or advisory in nature. For Vienna-based companies, that makes it easier to combine local language and meeting needs with remote delivery. When on-site work is needed, the certification still helps show a clear baseline of security knowledge.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Vienna, AT is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 818 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Vienna, AT, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 71% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Vienna, AT have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Vienna, AT are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Vienna, AT are Information Technology (100%), Professional Services (86%), and Healthcare (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with CompTIA Security+ in Vienna, AT are Information Technology (100%), Business Intelligence (71%), and Operations (71%).
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