$121,003
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$117k
MEDIAN
$121k
75%
$132k
The average salary for a Security Engineer is $121,003
Base Salary
$117k - $132k
Bonus
$8k - $21k
Total Pay
$125k - $153k
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What Do Security Engineers Do?
Security Engineer Tasks
- Configure and set up firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
- Respond to network intrusions and be familiar with performing forensic investigation.
- Test new or upgraded hardware and software and implement new technologies.
- 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.
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