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How much do digital rights management jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital rights management in the United States is $28.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is digital rights management?

A Digital Rights Management (DRM) job involves overseeing the protection and enforcement of digital content rights for media, software, and other digital assets. Professionals in this role implement technologies and policies to prevent unauthorized access, duplication, and distribution. They work closely with legal teams, content creators, and technology providers to ensure compliance with copyright laws and licensing agreements. Additionally, they may monitor piracy threats, analyze data on content usage, and develop strategies to enhance security while maintaining a positive user experience.

What are some common challenges faced in digital rights management?

Professionals in Digital Rights Management often navigate complex licensing agreements and ever-evolving digital distribution platforms, which can present challenges in ensuring rights are correctly managed and protected. Keeping up with changes in technology, new anti-piracy measures, and shifting legal regulations can also demand ongoing learning and adaptability. Additionally, collaborating with legal, technical, and creative teams to balance business goals with compliance requires strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. These challenges make the work dynamic and rewarding, offering opportunities for continuous professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in digital rights management?

To thrive in Digital Rights Management, you need a thorough understanding of intellectual property law, digital content distribution, and copyright enforcement, often supported by a degree in law, media, or a related field. Familiarity with DRM software platforms, content management systems, and rights management databases is highly valuable, and certifications in digital media or copyright law can be advantageous. Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help professionals navigate complex licensing agreements and collaborate with various stakeholders. These skills ensure content is protected, distribution rights are enforced, and organizational interests are effectively managed.

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Infographic showing various Digital Rights Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,725 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Senior Data Security Engineer (DRM Specialist)

Barbaricum

Tampa, FL โ€ข On-site

$100K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.
Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.
Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Data Security Engineer (DRM Specialist) to support a Zero Trust cybersecurity initiative for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This role will serve as the technical subject matter expert for Digital Rights Management (DRM), encryption policy enforcement, and data-centric security architecture across classified and unclassified environments.
The selected candidate will design and implement attribute-based encryption and rights management policies to ensure sensitive data remains protected regardless of location or transport. This position plays a critical role in integrating identity attributes, data classification, and encryption technologies to enable dynamic, policy-driven access control across the enterprise.
Responsibilities:
  • Architect and configure enterprise DRM platforms including Kiteworks Private Content Network and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
  • Design and implement Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) policies to enforce dynamic access decisions based on user clearance, role, and device trust posture.
  • Manage the lifecycle of encryption keys and cryptographic infrastructure, including Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) and customer-managed key models.
  • Implement advanced secure collaboration capabilities allowing controlled viewing and editing of sensitive documents.
  • Configure rights management policies restricting unauthorized actions such as copy, printing, screen capture, or external sharing.
  • Integrate DRM platforms with identity systems and data classification tools to ensure consistent policy enforcement.
  • Support operations across hybrid and air-gapped classified networks.

Required Qualifications:
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field.
  • 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity or data protection experience.
  • Extensive experience implementing enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) or Information Rights Management (IRM) solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of cryptographic protocols and standards (AES-256, RSA, PKI).
  • Experience designing and implementing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) policies.
  • Experience supporting cross-domain or classified network environments.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSM) such as Thales or Entrust.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
  • Experience integrating DRM platforms with identity governance solutions such as SailPoint.
  • Kiteworks administrator certification.

Required Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 IAT Level II)

Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft Information Protection Administrator (SC-400)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

EEO Commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.