Lead Security Engineer Salary in Columbus, MS

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How much does a Lead Security Engineer make in Columbus, MS? The average Lead Security Engineer salary in Columbus, MS is $129,353 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $116,906 and $143,675. 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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Lead SENIOR SECURITY Engineer (DLP/Cloud/InfoSec)

Ender-IT - San Jose , CA

Lead SENIOR SECURITY Engineer (DLP/Cloud/InfoSec) Location: San Jose, CA Job Description: * Recommend, evaluate and implement the latest security tools, technologies, and processes to advance Client ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Staff Security Engineer (Incident Response Lead)

Coupang - Seattle , WA

The Senior Engineering Lead position requires an experienced CSIRT personnel that have expert working knowledge in IR, investigation and hunt techniques, root-cause security flaws and vulnerabilities ...

LinkedIn - 35 days ago

Network Security Engineer

Evolver Commercial - San Francisco , CA

Evolver is seeking a Network Security Engineer. Candidate must be local to San Francisco Bay area ... Lead problem management events and create root cause analysis documentation for upper management

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Cyber Security Engineer

Eastridge - San Diego , CA

As the sole Cloud Security Engineer, you will spearhead their AWS Cloud Security services efforts ... Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS Cloud Security services. * Utilize advanced ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

Cyber Security Engineer (Senior) - 4LOCS(F)

NavitsPartners - Hanford , CA

Cyber Security Engineer (Senior) Personnel Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Information ... Lead customer projects involving one or more of the following areas: Vulnerability Assessment ...

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Application Security Engineer II

Centific - Seattle , WA

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive vulnerability management program. This ... Security Engineer or in a similar position (Penetration testing, Red Team, Bug Bounty etc

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

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Common responsibilities of a Lead Security Engineer

Develop the database framework to properly allocate, trace and verify requirements at the Segment, Element, System, and Subsystem levels through all mission phases.

January 02, 2023

Hands on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Hands on experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems IDS\IPS Hands on experience with Penetration Testing (Core Impact, etc.

January 03, 2023

Lead the Systems Engineering team through major program reviews including defining expectations and entrance and exit criteria for SRR, PDR, and CDR.

January 19, 2023

Manage the team that develops and maintains security accreditation artifacts to include the Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM), System Security Plan (SSP), and others.

March 06, 2023

Participate in the development and/or modification of the computer environment cybersecurity program and requirements according to DoD and AF Directives, Instructions, or Manuals.

April 22, 2023

Provide guidance and assistance to subordinate units involved in SAP activities as necessary, and provide technical review and recommend engineering solutions for all networks supporting SAPs.

May 09, 2023

Actively monitors all ServiceDesk ticketing queues for the Endpoint Security function to ensure quality of customer service, quick response & reliable solutions.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Security Engineer in Columbus, MS

Average Base Salary

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116906

143675

129353

Average Total Cash Compensation

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124914

160042

140927

What is the average salary for Lead Security Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Security Engineer in Columbus, MS. The base salary for Lead Security Engineer ranges from $116,906 to $143,675 with the average base salary of $129,353. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,914 to $160,042 with the average total cash compensation of $140,927.

View Average Salary for Lead Security Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,353	$116,906 - $143,675
Bonus	$11,574	$8,008 - $16,367
Total Pay	$140,927	$124,914 - $160,042

* 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.

Lead Security Engineer Salary Near Columbus, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,618 - $142,092	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,493 - $157,915	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,484 - $149,301	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,351 - $158,969	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Florence, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,188 - $145,250	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,749 - $155,772	COMPARE TO Columbus, MS

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About Columbus, Mississippi

The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state highways. US 82 leads southeast 29 mi (47 km) to Reform, Alabama and west 25 mi (40 km) to Starkville. US 45 leads south 32 mi (51 km) to Macon and north 28 mi (45 km) to Aberdeen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.3 square miles (57.8 square kilometers), of which 21.4 square miles (55.5 square kilometers) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers) is water. Large lakes and rivers are nearby, such...

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