IT Security Consultant Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does an IT Security Consultant make in Washington, DC? The average IT Security Consultant salary in Washington, DC is $101,875 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $92,342 and $113,018. 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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Principal Information Security Consultant

First Information Technology Services - Bellevue , WA

First Information Technology Services (FITS) has been providing Information Security, Cloud Computing Security, and IT consulting services since 2000. FITS consultants perform comprehensive ...

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IT Security Consultant

Convergence Networks - Portland , OR

Stay abreast of trends, advances, and solutions within the broader IT and IT security industries ... of strategic consultation and network administration. * Working knowledge of networking ...

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Information Technology Security Analyst

OnPoint Search Consultants - Los Angeles , CA

S. * 1 year FTE appointment (salary + benefits) with potential to extend What you will do ... * conduct technical security risk assessments across IT services * advise on security risks for cloud ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Information Security and Compliance Consultant

Source One Technical Solutions - Raritan , NJ

... Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field • Minimum 7 years of experience working with security and controls, consulting stakeholders throughout the application implementation ...

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Remote Technical Writer (IT Security)

Tentek, Inc. - Burbank , CA

These priorities are driven in consultation with the Sr. IT Security Specialist, Compliance and segment management team. Established deadlines for reporting metrics/KPIs exist and this role is ...

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IT Program Manager

Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. - San Francisco , CA

... security policies and procedures • Web-based application deployment • Networking concepts ... Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. is an established consulting services firm offering innovative ...

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What does an IT Security Consultant do?

Common responsibilities of an IT Security Consultant

Serves as technology expert and inter-department liaison regarding workstation maintenance, business technology issues, operational problems, IS standards and policies and procedures in order to support business unit strategic and operational goals and objectives.

January 13, 2023

Leads or performs analysis of companys information security architecture, including hardware and software components, with the objective of standardizing security throughout our infrastructure.

January 18, 2023

Assist with the design and implementation of an entire Information Security Program or any sub-component of the program.

February 12, 2023

Participates in the ongoing evaluation and development of security policies and procedures.

March 27, 2023

Develops, communicates, and executes portions of programs and processes that provide guidance and promote cybersecurity risk awareness and management in alignment with operational needs.

March 29, 2023

Requires independent judgment, critical decision making, excellent analytical skills, with excellent verbal and written communications.

April 26, 2023

Designs, develops and maintains various business unit specific databases using appropriate tools.

May 10, 2023

Provide security program leadership in designing, procuring and implementing secure IT solutions for enterprise-wide application and infrastructure-related projects including business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Security Consultant in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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92342

113018

101875

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

95327

117990

105673

What is the average salary for IT Security Consultant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Security Consultant in Washington, DC. The base salary for IT Security Consultant ranges from $92,342 to $113,018 with the average base salary of $101,875. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,327 to $117,990 with the average total cash compensation of $105,673.

View Average Salary for IT Security Consultant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,875	$92,342 - $113,018
Bonus	$3,798	$2,985 - $4,972
Total Pay	$105,673	$95,327 - $117,990

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

IT Security Consultant Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,358 - $113,038	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,358 - $113,038	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,358 - $113,038	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,164 - $112,800	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,358 - $113,038	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,358 - $113,038	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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