Network Security Specialist Salary in Passaic, NJ

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Security Specialist in Passaic, NJ is $118,102. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,804 to $134,366, with most professionals earning between $92,697 and $149,173.

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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

Provide programmatic oversight to support operational procedures, policy, emergency response, international information share, administrative oversight, and Government-industry organizational requirements and effective readiness posture.

March 30, 2023

Active TS clearance with ability to receive DHS SCI and EOD (current approved DHS EOD preferred) Advanced skills in developing IDS signatures and ability to conceptualize IDS signatures from otherwise disparate information.

April 04, 2023

Monitor and understand emerging threats on open source, defined as those technical vulnerabilities and exploits that could present a threat to government networks, analyze tools and exploits, and document the analysis in prescribed formats.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Network Security Specialist in Passaic, NJ

Average Base Salary

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104804

134366

118102

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

107707

140347

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What is the average salary for Network Security Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Network Security Specialist in Passaic, NJ. The base salary for Network Security Specialist ranges from $104,804 to $134,366 with the average base salary of $118,102. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,707 to $140,347 with the average total cash compensation of $122,214.

View Average Salary for Network Security Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,102	$104,804 - $134,366
Bonus	$4,112	$2,903 - $5,982
Total Pay	$122,214	$107,707 - $140,347

* 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.

Network Security Specialist Salary Near Passaic, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Clifton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,986 - $134,599	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,986 - $134,599	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Hackensack, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,895 - $134,483	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Paramus, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,077 - $134,716	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE Bergenfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,895 - $134,483	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ
CITY, STATE East Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,074 - $132,148	COMPARE TO Passaic, NJ

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About Passaic, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of land and 0.098 square miles (0.253 km2) of water (3.01%). Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Davis Bridge and Pleasant Plains. Passaic's only land border is with neighboring Clifton, which borders Passaic to the north, south, and west. The Passaic River forms the eastern border of Passaic. Four additional neighboring towns in Bergen County immediately across the river fr...

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About Passaic, New Jersey According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of....More

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