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Security Engineer Salary

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Updated: 18 May 2013
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Security Engineer 2013 Total Pay (?
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$54,464 - $127,331
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Salary$54,266 - $115,250  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $15,175  
Profit Sharing$200.00 - $15,260  
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$54,464 - $127,331  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 18 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 337

Security Engineer Tasks

  • Create test plans which will allow for a proper evaluation of security issues for new hardware and software.
  • Identify security solutions and implement a multi-layered defense to protect the networks.
  • Test new or upgraded hardware and software and implement new technologies.
  • Configure and set up firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
  • Respond to network intrusions and be familiar with performing forensic investigation.
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Companies and Industries for Security Engineer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Information Technology (IT) Services$55,087 - $117,350
Information Technology (IT) Consulting$56,514 - $122,829
Financial Services$57,334 - $119,382
Telecommunications$58,493 - $120,291
Banking$55,385 - $117,266
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Key Statistics for Security Engineer Salaries and Jobs

Female
9%
female alumni
 
Male
91%
male alumni
Salary:$60,000 - $99,000 $63,778 - $96,977
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
30%
5-9 years
31%
10-19 years
31%
20 years or more
5%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 90% dental benefits Dental: 86%
vision benefits Vision: 75% employee benefits None: 8%

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Career Path for Security Engineer Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Security Engineer

Salary Range

$54,464 - $127,331
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Network Engineer
$40,043 - $92,108
Network Administrator, IT
$31,290 - $68,804
Information Security Analyst
$43,808 - $99,958
 
Common Future Jobs

Security Engineer

Salary Range

$54,464 - $127,331
payscale
Security Engineer, Information Systems
$53,360 - $119,236
Security Architect, IT
$74,782 - $147,441
Security Consultant, (Computing / Networking / Information Technology)
$44,432 - $129,646
 

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