Network Security Specialist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Network Security Specialist make in Washington, DC? The average Network Security Specialist salary in Washington, DC is $109,857 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $96,861 and $125,468. 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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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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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 (Mid-Level)

Dynamic Solutions Technology LLC - Myrtle Point , OR

... Specialist (Mid-Level) 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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Cyber Security Specialist

EVONA - Irvine , CA

Cybersecurity Specialist - Irvine, California - Up to $120,000 Are you passionate about ... Implement cybersecurity solutions and requirements across our client's network, systems, and ...

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

Network Security Engineer

KTek Resourcing - Plano , TX

Works closely with Infrastructure, DevOps, IPSecurity, and other functional area specialists to ensure adequate network security solutions are engineered and deployed across environments, together ...

LinkedIn - 27 days ago

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

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 Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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96861

125468

109857

Average Total Cash Compensation

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99193

130650

113382

What is the average salary for Network Security Specialist in 2024?

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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Network Security Specialist ranges from $96,861 to $125,468 with the average base salary of $109,857. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,193 to $130,650 with the average total cash compensation of $113,382.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,857	$96,861 - $125,468
Bonus	$3,525	$2,332 - $5,182
Total Pay	$113,382	$99,193 - $130,650

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,878 - $125,490	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,878 - $125,490	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,878 - $125,490	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,674 - $125,227	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,878 - $125,490	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,878 - $125,490	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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