Information Security Engineers in District of Columbia
Information security engineers develop and maintain systems that protect computer networks and data from unauthorized access. They build and upgrade security technology like firewalls, design security controls, and implement policies across organizations In District of Columbia the median pay is $156,590 a year, 34% above the national median of $116,580.
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia
Openings in District of Columbia and remote
- Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) · Bureau of Industry and Security · Washington, District of Columbia · $143913–$187093
- Cybersecurity Engineer · dscout · USA · Remote
- Cyber Security Engineer (5462) · SMX · United States · Remote
- Senior AI Information Security Engineer · Tenable · USA · Remote
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
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Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in District of Columbia
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O*NET-SOC 15-1299.05. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.