How much does a Security Systems Engineer make in Washington, DC? The average Security Systems Engineer salary in Washington, DC is $96,159 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $83,936 and $105,891. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Security Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $72,808 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $83,936 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $96,159 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $105,891 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Security Systems Engineer Salary $114,751 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
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What is a Security Systems Engineer ?

Security engineering is a specialized field of engineering that focuses on the security aspects in the design of systems that need to be able to deal robustly with possible sources of disruption, ranging from natural disasters to malicious acts. It is similar to other systems engineering activities in that its primary motivation is to support the delivery of engineering solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements, but it has the added dimension of preventing misuse and malicious behavior. Those constraints and restrictions are often asserted as a security policy. In on...

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Job Openings for Security Systems Engineer in Washington, DC
VISTRADA - Washington , DC
Job Posting: Security System Engineer (Junior/Intermediate/Senior Level) Vistrada is currently seeking highly skilled and motivated Security System Engineers to join our esteemed team. As a Security System Engineer, you will play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, ensuring the secure integration and operation of systems, and providing timely response actions to security incidents. We have openings for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Level positions. Position: Security System Engineer Level: Junior/Intermediate/Senior Personnel Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related degree in the IT field or equivalent experience. For Junior Level: At least five (5) years of experience with Security Administration for application or technologies according to task order specifications and at least five (5) years of experience in full SDLC for IT projects. For Intermediate Level: At least seven (7) years of experience with Security Administration f
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Echelon Services Llc - Manassas , VA
Echelon Services is currently seeking a full time Applications Programmer with strong technical skills and security systems engineering experience. Candidate will work with system engineers and technicians on new and ongoing projects for various customers located in the NCR. The candidate will be responsible for design assistance, programming and integration of various security systems to include but not limited to, access control, CCTV, intercom and IDS systems. Responsibilities: Manage physical security system support to meet service level agreements Analyze physical security system performance and recommend improvements Resolve complex system issues for physical security systems and networks Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and technical specialists Train system users and other system support personnel Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and setup Provides proper training to workers to implement operating procedures, safe
- 2 days ago
Echelon Services, LLC - Manassas , VA
Echelon Services is currently seeking a full time Applications Programmer with strong technical skills and security systems engineering experience. Candidate will work with system engineers and technicians on new and ongoing projects for various customers located in the NCR. The candidate will be responsible for design assistance, programming and integration of various security systems to include but not limited to, access control, CCTV, intercom and IDS systems. Responsibilities: Manage physical security system support to meet service level agreements Analyze physical security system performance and recommend improvements Resolve complex system issues for physical security systems and networks Communicate with customers, manufacturers, vendors and technical specialists Train system users and other system support personnel Perform desktop hardware and operating system set-up, imaging software loading, and setup Provides proper training to workers to implement operating procedures, safe
- 4 days ago
Description As an ISSE III, you will join a small team of senior professionals providing Information Assurance (IA) Architecture Analysis and Security Engineering Support for the implementation and fielding of the National Leadership Command Capability in support of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Continuity of Government (COG), and Senior Leader communications. The ISSE will perform in a consultant like role providing technical knowledge, expertise and advice to our customer. There is a lot of variety in this role thus keeping you sharp in various areas of cyber. Primary Responsibilities: The ISSE shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established IA standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies. This includes: Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security design Designs, develops, impl
- 77 days ago
Description Program Summary As an ISSE you will join a small team of senior professionals providing Information Assurance (IA) Architecture Analysis and Security Engineering Support for the implementation and fielding of the National Leadership Command Capability in support of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Continuity of Government (COG), and Senior Leader communications. The ISSE will perform in a consultant like role providing technical knowledge, expertise and advice to our customer. Primary Responsibilities: The ISSE shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established IA standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies. This includes: Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security design Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components includi
- 81 days ago
Description Program Summary As an ISSE you will join a small team of senior professionals providing Information Assurance (IA) Architecture Analysis and Security Engineering Support for the implementation and fielding of the National Leadership Command Capability in support of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Continuity of Government (COG), and Senior Leader communications. The ISSE will perform in a consultant like role providing technical knowledge, expertise and advice to our customer. Primary Responsibilities: The ISSE shall perform, or review, technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established IA standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies. This includes: Validates and verifies system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security design Designs, develops, implements and/or integrates IA and security systems and system components includi
- 81 days ago

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  1. This Job:

    Security Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Systems Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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