Hourly Wage for Network Security Specialist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Network Security Specialist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Network Security Specialist in the United States is $47 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $42 and $54. Hourly rate 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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Information System Security Specialist II

Watershed Security - Norco , CA

The Information Systems Security Specialist will plan, coordinate, and implement an organization ... Security Requirements and Implementation Guides (SRGs, and STIGs) assessment; and automated network ...

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Cyber Security Specialist

X-Bow Systems - Albuquerque , NM

Cyber Security Specialist Company: X-Bow Systems Location: Albuquerque, NM (this role is onsite ... Forensics, Network Forensics, and RSA Security * In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering ...

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Cyber Security Specialist

Millennium Corporation - Virginia Beach , VA

Millennium Corporation is hiring a Cyber Security Specialist to work in Virginia Beach, VA. The ... Network Attack, Computer Network Exploitation, and Computer Network Defense. * Candidate will ...

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Senior Information Security Specialist

Modoc Tribal Enterprises Authority - Denver , CO

Eagle TG is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Senior Information Security Specialist ... We also specialize in fiber optic solutions, Cat-6 network cabling, and all other low voltage ...

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Cyber Security Specialist (Junior)

Dynamic Solutions Technology LLC - Myrtle Point , OR

... Cyber Security Specialist in support of the government customer located in Panama City, FL ... Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and ...

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Infrastructure Security Specialist

Motion Recruitment - Merrillville , IN

... Specialist to join their team in Merriville, Indiana . This person will be responsible for managing ... Demonstrable experience with SCADA systems, particularly in Display Building Network environments

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What does a Network Security Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Network Security Specialist

Reviews computer systems communications and response needs and recommends optimum method of satisfying system requirements within resource and funding constraints.

January 01, 2023

Supports tasks on Network Infrastructure Equipment, specifically Cisco Firewall ASA-5515X (Active/Failover), Cisco ASA IPS, Cisco Switch 3750X, Cisco Router 2901 (Access Router), including DISA STIG Compliance, IAVA Patches/Upgrades.

January 23, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementation of Cisco firewalls, authentication servers, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Wireless Infrastructure, and Virtual Private Networks (VPN), IP address engineering, sub-net addressing and identification of well-known port types.

January 26, 2023

Assist in the maintenance of forensic and investigative plans and procedures, and participate in security incidents, investigations, and digital forensic inquiries.

January 30, 2023

Manages security risk management and network penetration testing strategies for large, complex projects by developing security vulnerability assessment plans for hardware and environment testing.

February 10, 2023

Lead incident response and threat monitoring activities to include intelligence context and analysis support, provide industry expertise and recommend relevant remediation and countermeasures.

February 28, 2023

Collect network device integrity data, utilizing specialized tools, to detect unauthorized access (login access, configuration changes, interface changes, physical access, unscheduled reboots, blocked attempts, downgraded encryption, etc.

March 19, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Network Security Specialist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Network Security Specialist ranges from $42 to $54 with the average hourly pay of $47. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $43 to $56 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $49.

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