Security Engineer market brief · Richmond, VA
Security Engineer Jobs in Richmond, VA
93 security engineer openings are live in the Richmond, VA area from 41 employers, led by Capital One, Deloitte US, and Mckesson. The middle half of posted salaries runs $102,100–$150,150 a year (median $120,000), from the 69% of listings that disclose pay. Senior roles are the largest group, at 32% of openings. 8% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 93
- Live security engineer openings currently tracked in the Richmond market.
Companies hiring
- 41
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $120,000
- 69% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Richmond is senior-heavy for security engineer roles: 37% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at senior. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
93
Hiring employers
41
Salary coverage
69%
Median experience
7.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
52
18 companies · $110,000 median
Established employers
22
9 companies · $170,500 median
Top of market
5
4 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$102,100
P50
$120,000
P75
$150,150
P90
$184,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security engineer opportunities in Richmond, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 93 live roles tracked in this market.
- 41 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Security Engineer in Richmond
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
93 security engineer openings across 41 employers establish the current Richmond opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Senior leads the derived level mix with 30 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Capital One is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 41 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 93 matches
Representative openings
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Security Engineer jobs in Richmond: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many security engineer jobs are open in Richmond?
Metaintro tracks 93 live security engineer openings from 41 employers in the Richmond, VA area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do security engineer jobs in Richmond pay?
The median posted salary is $120,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $102,100 to $150,150. Based on the 69% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most security engineer openings in Richmond?
Senior roles lead with 30 openings. Experience level is known for 87% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for security engineer jobs in Richmond?
Capital One, Deloitte US, Mckesson, and Deloitte6 have the most open security engineer roles here right now, out of 41 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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