Last updated 2026-08-02
503 Cybersecurity Engineering Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 503 Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States, including Lead Security Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, and Application Security Engineer 3 roles from Boozallen, Peraton, and The MITRE Corporation. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Professionals focused on designing, implementing, and managing security measures to protect digital systems and data.
Salaries for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs near Washington, DC, United States is $27/hour, based on 12 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $108K | $135K–$184K | $220K |
| Hourly | $27/hr | $27/hr | $36/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $130K | $157K | $190K | 943 |
| District of Columbia | $135K | $162K | $191K | 258 |
| U.S. | $125K | $156K | $192K | 7,818 |
Salary data: 293 of 503 jobs include pay information (58%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Cybersecurity Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Boozallen | 137 |
| Peraton | 114 |
| The MITRE Corporation | 34 |
| Accenture Federal Services | 30 |
| Wd12 | 27 |
| HII's Mission Technologies division | 22 |
| Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory | 21 |
Cybersecurity Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 496 | 99% |
| Internship | 4 | 1% |
| Part time | 2 | 1% |
| Contract | 1 | 1% |
Cybersecurity Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Cybersecurity Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Security Engineer | 2 | 1% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Application Security Engineer 3 | 1 | 1% |
| Security Specialist | 3 | 1% |
| Cyber Security Engineer—Technical Lead | 1 | 1% |
Cybersecurity Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 186 | 46% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 81 | 20% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 66 | 16% |
| McLean, VA, United States | 47 | 12% |
| Bethesda, MD, United States | 23 | 6% |
- How many Cybersecurity Engineering jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 503 Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro (Lower (p25) $130K, Mid (p50) $157K, Higher (p75) $190K, 943 postings with salary ranges) and District of Columbia (Lower (p25) $135K, Mid (p50) $162K, Higher (p75) $191K, 258 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Cybersecurity Engineering roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Boozallen (137 jobs, 13%), Peraton (114 jobs, 11%), The MITRE Corporation (34 jobs, 3%), Accenture Federal Services (30 jobs, 3%), and Wd12 (27 jobs, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (248 jobs, 49%), Mid (227 jobs, 45%), Entry (22 jobs, 4%), and Intern (6 jobs, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Cybersecurity Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (496 jobs, 99%), Internship (4 jobs, 1%), Part time (2 jobs, 1%), and Contract (1 job, 1%).
- What Cybersecurity Engineering job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Lead Security Engineer (2 jobs, 1%), Staff Software Engineer (1 job, 1%), Application Security Engineer 3 (1 job, 1%), Security Specialist (3 jobs, 1%), and Cyber Security Engineer—Technical Lead (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (496 of 503). 248 of 503 current jobs are at the senior level. 293 of 503 jobs include pay information.
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