Lead Security Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Lead Security Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Lead Security Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $162,866 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $147,195 and $180,899. 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 - 2 days ago

Senior Security Engineer

Mindlance - Chandler , AZ

Job title: Lead Information Security Engineer/ Azure Active Directory Engineer Location: Chandler, AZ - Hybrid Duration: 18+ Months (Possibilities of Contract to hire) Additional Skills: Job ...

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 - 34 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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

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 - 11 days ago

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 - 9 days ago

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 San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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147195

180899

162866

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

157278

201506

177439

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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Lead Security Engineer ranges from $147,195 to $180,899 with the average base salary of $162,866. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,278 to $201,506 with the average total cash compensation of $177,439.

View Average Salary for Lead Security Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$162,866	$147,195 - $180,899
Bonus	$14,573	$10,083 - $20,607
Total Pay	$177,439	$157,278 - $201,506

* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,464 - $181,229	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,902 - $181,768	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,080 - $180,758	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,115 - $182,030	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,080 - $180,758	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,474 - $183,700	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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