Lead Security Engineer Salary in Raleigh, NC

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How much does a Lead Security Engineer make in Raleigh, NC? The average Lead Security Engineer salary in Raleigh, NC is $147,853 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $133,627 and $164,224. 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 - 4 days ago

Senior Security Engineer (Zürich /San Francisco)

Lakera - San Francisco , CA

... dedicated to lead that. Your role will vary, from implementing security monitoring tools to ... Senior Security Engineer (Zürich /San Francisco) About Lakera Lakera is on a mission to secure the ...

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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 - 36 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 ...

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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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What does a Lead Security Engineer do?

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 Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

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133627

164224

147853

Average Total Cash Compensation

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142780

182932

161083

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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Lead Security Engineer ranges from $133,627 to $164,224 with the average base salary of $147,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,780 to $182,932 with the average total cash compensation of $161,083.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$147,853	$133,627 - $164,224
Bonus	$13,229	$9,153 - $18,707
Total Pay	$161,083	$142,780 - $182,932

* 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 Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,586 - $164,174	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,788 - $163,193	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,996 - $162,220	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,626 - $162,995	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,626 - $162,995	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,405 - $160,264	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC

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About Raleigh, North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city. Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...

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