Security Engineer salary in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary in Atlanta, GA

$124,000
Median: 115,000
Min: $110K
Max: $162K

How Much Does a Security Engineer Make in Atlanta, GA?

The average salary for a Security Engineer in Atlanta, GA is $124,000. Security Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Security Engineer employees in Atlanta, GA.

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Security Engineer jobs in Atlanta, GA

Senior Application Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Senior Application Security Engineer This position will report to the Director Application security and Testing CoE and can be based in any of the following locations: Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, AZ, Northern Virginia. This is a hybrid-based position and time in office will vary based on location.You've got skills, and you don't want to take them just anywhere. You want to work for a company that truly respects what you bring to the table.At Cox

Product Security Lead

Atlanta, GA
2 days ago
Product Security Lead Most of us grew up with big dreams about changing the world. Isn't it exciting to think that you could still have the opportunity to do just that?The Cox Communication (CCI) Product Security team is looking for a Product Security Lead to drive the next evolution in securing our products to protect our customers for cyber threats. You'll provide thought leadership and be responsible for the security of the product

Sr. Director, Cyber Security, Business Information Security Offices

Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to

Sr. Director, Security Engineering

Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are... When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to

Sr. IT Security Engineer - OptumServe - Remote

Atlanta, GA
6 days ago
$85,000 - $167,300
Annually
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an

Product Security Engineer (Unmanned Aerial Systems)

Atlanta, GA
2 weeks ago
$112,000 - $168,000
Annually
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands

Staff Information Security Engineer

Atlanta, GA
1 day ago
Company DescriptionAt ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can't wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can for our customers and communities. By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change makers who have a restless curiosity and a drive for ingenuity. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your

Staff Product Security Engineer - DevSecOps

Atlanta, GA
1 week ago
Company DescriptionAt ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can't wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can for our customers and communities. By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change makers who have a restless curiosity and a drive for ingenuity. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your

Senior Security Architect

Atlanta, GA
3 months ago
Senior Security Architect Description Sr. Security Architect Position Summary: Southern Company, a major U.S. energy firm, is seeking an experienced security architect and technical leader, to design creative solutions and reduce risk. The candidate will directly support the company's efforts to mitigate real and potential cyber threats to the company's facilities, personnel, technology, operations, and brand - including critical electric and

IT Security Analyst, Sr

Atlanta, GA
3 days ago
IT Security Analyst, Sr Description Oracle Security Architect Schedule: M-F Location: Primarily remote 20% in office - Atlanta or Birmingham POSITION SUMMARY: Southern Company, a major U.S. energy firm, is seeking an experienced cybersecurity architect, to design creative solutions and reduce risk as part of the Security Architecture and Consulting team. The candidate will directly support the company's efforts to mitigate real and

IT Security Analyst, Specialist

Atlanta, GA
6 days ago
IT Security Analyst, Specialist Description Insider Threat Fusion Center Analyst, Specialist POSITION SUMMARY: A leading U.S. energy company seeks a security professional to join our Insider Threat Fusion Center in an experienced technical analyst role. The candidate will directly support the company's efforts to prevent and mitigate potential insider threats to the company's facilities, personnel, technology, operations, and brand. The

IT Security Analyst, I

Atlanta, GA
6 months ago
IT Security Analyst, I Description SCS Technology Security Junior Cyber Security Architect Job Description Southern Company, a major U.S. energy firm, is seeking a rising cybersecurity professional to reduce risk as part of the Cyber Security Assurance Team. This hybrid role will directly support the company's efforts to mitigate real and potential cyber threats to the company's facilities, personnel, technology, operations, and brand -

Security Engineer Salary ranges

The most common Security Engineer salary in Atlanta, GA is between $140k - $150k.

Average Security Engineer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Security Engineer make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $162,000 on average.

Security Engineer Salary by gender

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Average Dev + Engineer salaries in Atlanta, GA

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
QA Analyst$83,889
Min: $65K
Max: $112K
Junior Software Engineer$94,563
Min: $78K
Max: $114K
Software Test Engineer$96,813
Min: $79K
Max: $126K
Implementation Specialist$97,625
Min: $65K
Max: $135K
Front End Developer$102,286
Min: $95K
Max: $131K
QA Engineer$106,978
Min: $80K
Max: $137K
Android Developer$107,875
Min: $90K
Max: $130K
Game Developer$110,833
Min: $102K
Max: $120K
Site Reliability Engineer$115,375
Min: $100K
Max: $143K
Software Engineer$115,427
Min: $85K
Max: $150K
iOS Developer$117,286
Min: $100K
Max: $129K
Systems Engineer$121,000
Min: $120K
Max: $125K
Sales Engineer$121,889
Min: $110K
Max: $177K
Data Engineer$122,064
Min: $105K
Max: $160K
Security Engineer$124,000
Min: $110K
Max: $162K
Salesforce Developer$126,545
Min: $90K
Max: $167K
Senior Software Engineer$131,074
Min: $103K
Max: $175K
QA Manager$131,714
Min: $120K
Max: $140K
DevOps Engineer$133,450
Min: $96K
Max: $198K
Database Administrator$135,200
Min: $130K
Max: $142K
Hardware Engineer$136,143
Min: $121K
Max: $155K
Automation Engineer$136,476
Min: $80K
Max: $234K
Senior Data Engineer$136,714
Min: $125K
Max: $158K
Lead Software Engineer$138,500
Min: $130K
Max: $165K
Machine Learning Engineer$145,125
Min: $119K
Max: $180K
Data Architect$152,000
Min: $135K
Max: $176K
Data Engineering Manager$159,000
Min: $155K
Max: $165K
Engineering Manager$159,150
Min: $145K
Max: $196K
Principal Software Engineer$163,800
Min: $150K
Max: $182K
Director of Software Engineering$182,583
Min: $149K
Max: $225K
Vice President of Engineering$219,875
Min: $175K
Max: $286K
CIO (Chief Information Officer)$227,500
Min: $225K
Max: $230K
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)$248,750
Min: $195K
Max: $312K

Skills that affect Security Engineer salaries in Atlanta, GA

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Security
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Python
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.NET
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Java
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Recent Security Engineer salaries in Atlanta, GA

$162,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $162,000
1,000+ Employees
Atlanta, GA
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $115,000
201-500 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $115,000
201-500 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$141,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $141,000
51-200 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
51-200 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $115,000
51-200 Employees
Atlanta, GA
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Security Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
51-200 Employees
Atlanta, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What is a security engineer?

A.
A security engineer combines cybersecurity and programming expertise to protect a company’s data and networks against cyberattacks.
Q.

How to become a security engineer?

A.
Security engineers hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science or engineering. Professionals will then need at least one to two years of relevant experience in a job like IT support before they can pursue a security engineer position. To fine-tune expertise and skills, security boot camps and certifications can be helpful.
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How much does a security engineer make?

A.
The salary range for a security engineer is $55K-$305K.
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