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What salary does a security engineer earn?

As a Security Engineer, you work daily with complex data structures and processes to ensure the security of systems and data.
But do you have a good idea of your market value and what your salary should be?
What is a realistic hourly rate for the expertise you provide?
If you want to grow in your career and increase your income, it is essential to understand your current market value.

Verdien jij wel genoeg?

YOUR SALARY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE.

Knowing your market value as a Security engineer allows you to better negotiate salary and benefits. It can also help you choose the right job, determine your career path and create a strategy to achieve your professional goals.

We help you understand your market value so you know what hourly rate is realistic for a Security engineer with your experience.
That way you can start earning more quickly. We guarantee that this is going to help you boost your professional development and focus on the most important goals for your career. So, want to know what you are worth and what salary fits a Security engineer of your level? Discover your market value and get smart about your salary negotiations.

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3 tips for a top salary.

Be prepared to negotiate your salary.

Never sell yourself short and don’t be afraid to start the conversation about your salary. This is the beginning of your new top salary.

Show what you have accomplished in previous projects and what you contribute to the company.

This is guaranteed to make you look professional during the application process and negotiations 🙂

demand for advancement opportunities

Becoming a team lead, tech lead, tribelead, scrum master or product owner could have a big impact on your future salary. Therefore, be sure to ask about advancement opportunities.

the three most popular careers in security

Are you a Security Engineer, Cloud Security Specialist, or an Ethical Hacker or other specialist in this emerging field?

In a world where cyber threats continue to increase and the need for robust security solutions is greater than ever, the demand for qualified professionals in the Netherlands has skyrocketed.
As a result, the three most popular careers within Security Engineering are Cloud Security, Ethical Hacking and Incident Response.
But what exactly do these jobs entail?

Cloud Security

Cloud Security focuses on protecting cloud environments from cyber threats.
This includes designing and implementing security measures for cloud infrastructures such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.

Ethical Hacking

Ethical Hacking is all about identifying vulnerabilities in systems, networks and applications by testing them as a malicious hacker would.
The goal is to discover vulnerabilities before cybercriminals do.

Incident response

Incident Response focuses on responding to and mitigating security incidents as soon as they occur.
This can range from analyzing breaches to restoring systems and preventing further damage.

Techniques & Toolings: where does your expertise lie?

Given the technological growth within the Netherlands and the ever-changing threat landscapes, many in this industry do not know their true market value.

Do you work with SIEM tools such as Splunk or ArcSight?
Maybe you have experience with vulnerability scanning or penetration testing tools like Nessus, Metasploit or Burp Suite.
Whether you’re adept at implementing Zero Trust architectures, working with firewalls, endpoint security solutions, or setting up security automation using tools like Ansible and Terraform, your specific skills will determine your market value and career potential.

What hourly rate can you charge?

At Team Rockstars IT, we work with a 70/30 model. Also known as a midlance construction, or the midlance model. Because we believe that good performance should be rewarded, most (70%) of the revenue goes to you!
The higher your hourly rate, the greater your revenue.
So all the more important that you know what rate fits your experience. Within this construction, the securities of permanent employment (at least monthly 55% of your own turnover, comparable to a market-based fixed salary) are combined with the freedoms from being self-employed: you choose your own projects. As a rule, data engineers at Team Rockstars IT advance 25% to 40% on their hourly rate, naturally continuing to make annual strides as their market value grows.

Why a Security engineer needs to know what salary he/she can earn.

A Security engineer’s salary depends on several factors, including the size of the company you work for, the location, and the level of experience and skills required for the position.
For example, data engineers in large companies with more complex security issues may earn a higher salary than security engineers in small companies.
In general, a Security engineer can expect a good salary because the demand for professionals in this field is high and the discipline is of great importance to companies that rely on data for their decision-making and business operations.
As a Security engineer, it is therefore extra important to be aware of the salaries that are prevalent in the industry and region in which you work.
Knowing your market value as a Security engineer allows you to better negotiate salary and benefits. Moreover, it can help you choose the right job and develop a career path that fits your skills and ambitions.

our 3 pillars

freedom of choice & guidance

We believe that people who choose their own assignments are happier, so how do we do that? Very simple. We’ll let you make a list. What kind of company would you like to work for? Where? With what techniques? What kind of culture? Based on your preferences, we will look for a suitable assignment. So you can also always say no to an assignment. Talent management We do believe this goes hand-in-hand with a bit of mentoring. Our Talent Managers make sure of that. Each Rockstar has its own Talent Manager. This talent manager is involved with you both professionally and personally. How is your skin and in your assignment? What is the situation at home? What is the state of our development goals? Are there any trainings or certifications that can contribute to this? Need a kick in the butt? Or just the occasional brake? Your talent manager is involved in all of these things, making sure, among other things, that you properly monitor your balance and job happiness. On the other hand, the talent manager encourages your development.

70/30 model & transparency

Working in Team Rockstars IT’s 70/30 model means no risk. You get a permanent contract right away and you always get the same fixed salary, even if you don’t have an assignment for a while. Your fixed salary grows annually with your hourly rate. In addition to the fixed part, you will also earn a variable salary. This is the difference between the fixed revenue you get and your total 70% revenue. We believe that doing business together works. The working model we use is completely transparent and you will know at all times what hourly rate you are sitting at with one of our clients. Here are three examples of IT Rockstars and their 70/30 model. We assume that all three of them work 43.5 weeks (1740 hours) for a client and 8 weeks not (5.5 weeks vacation, 1 week training, 1 week sick, 1 week no assignment). Your 70% is your money. So you also decide how much you spend on a laptop, phone, training or car. So you can see that Suzanne has more salary left over because she chooses not to drive a leased car.

community & knowledge sharing

All the ducks are swimming in the water

….Falderal de riere Falderal de rare. Everyone knows the children’s song, of course. As soon as someone starts the first sentence, on autopilot, completely helpless, you follow the song as a chorus with the well-known- Fal de ral de ral de ra- piece. When you hear it you are overcome by a wonderful warm feeling, safety, trust and recognition. It may remind you of a family member or friend who used to always be there for you. That feeling of “belonging somewhere,” the warm bath, safety and trust, that describes the feeling everyone who works at Team Rockstars IT has. With us, no one should feel like the odd duck! The people are central, and in this we distinguish ourselves apart from our technical expertise. Knowledge sharing is of paramount importance at Team Rockstars; we want to connect all available IT expertise. That’s why we work in tribes! Make a choice below to enter your domain. View the tribes >>