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How much do freelance product security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance product security engineer in the United States is $144,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Freelance Product Security Engineers?

Freelance Product Security Engineers are independent professionals who specialize in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks in software products, systems, or applications. They work on a contract basis to help organizations ensure their products are secure from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Their responsibilities often include conducting security assessments, reviewing code, implementing security best practices, and advising product teams on secure development. Freelance Product Security Engineers typically have expertise in areas such as application security, threat modeling, penetration testing, and compliance requirements. Their flexible, project-based approach allows companies to address security needs without hiring a full-time employee.

What is the difference between Freelance Product Security Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectFreelance Product Security EngineerSecurity Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CEH, OSCP often preferredCertifications like Security+, CISSP, GIAC common
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteTypically in-house or consulting roles, office or remote
Industry UsageUsed in tech, cybersecurity firms, product companiesUsed across various sectors including finance, healthcare, government
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for freelance opportunities, skills, and responsibilitiesCompared for career progression, roles, and responsibilities

The Freelance Product Security Engineer focuses on securing specific products or applications on a project basis, often working independently. In contrast, a Security Analyst typically works within an organization to monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats. While both roles require cybersecurity certifications and share similar skills, their work environments and employment structures differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Product Security Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Product Security Engineer, you need a deep understanding of application security, secure coding practices, and vulnerability assessment, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools such as static and dynamic analysis scanners, penetration testing frameworks, and certifications like CISSP or OSCP is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, proactive communication, and the ability to work independently help you excel in client-driven environments. These skills ensure that security risks are effectively identified and addressed, protecting products and client trust in a dynamic setting.

How do freelance Product Security Engineers typically collaborate with in-house development teams?

Freelance Product Security Engineers often work closely with in-house development and DevOps teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle. Communication is usually handled through regular virtual meetings, project management tools, and shared documentation platforms. Freelancers may conduct code reviews, threat modeling sessions, and provide actionable feedback to developers, ensuring that security concerns are addressed early and efficiently. Building solid relationships and maintaining clear, proactive communication is key to successful collaboration in a freelance capacity.
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Associate Product Security Engineer

Associate Product Security Engineer

Boeing

Hazelwood, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago


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Job description

Associate Product Security Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an Associate Product Security Engineer to join our Training Systems Product Security Engineering (PSE) team, based out of Hazelwood, MO

You'll be a part of Boeing's Training System PSE Organization, which is a growing multi-disciplinary cybersecurity engineering organization, that is responsible for cybersecurity compliance and resiliency within delivered products and services.

The BGS PSE organization portfolio spans exciting programs such as P-8A Poseidon, F/A-18 Super Hornets/Growlers, F-15 Eagle, MQ-25 Stingray, T-7A Red Hawk, CH-47 Chinook, and AH-64 Apache.

This is an exclusive opportunity to provide technical support for product cybersecurity and resiliency engineering for the P-8 Portfolio related training systems and virtual maintenance trainers through requirements, design, analysis, build, test, production, operations, support, sustainment, and certification activities in Hazelwood, MO

This role supports the implementation of security controls and requirements aligned with Department of Defense DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), and National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) as required by customers, working under the direction of senior security team members.

In joining Boeing, you are going to be a part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team of engineers, operating across platforms, using the latest tools and methodologies.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

The position requires obtaining certifications DoD 8570 Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+) within 6 months of start date

Position Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work onsite 5 days a week

  • Support development, implementation, and sustainment of product security across the full lifecycle by developing and refining system requirements, architectures, and certificationready designs

  • Coordinate with internal and external partners (systems, software, hardware, customers, suppliers, and industry) to define cybersecurity requirements, artifacts, activities, and solutions

  • Conduct security assessments (threat analyses, risk assessments, audits), identify assets/vulnerabilities, risk documentation, and mitigation tracking through closure

  • Advise stakeholders on assessment results and provide actionable recommendations to improve architecture, designs, and software assurance

  • Establish, integrate, and implement product security standards, processes, and controls to meet program, certification, and regulatory requirements (e.g., JSIG, DoD RMF, NISPOM)

  • Support cyber test and validation activities, including tabletop exercises and verification of security controls, scan result analysis, and preparation of objective evidence for audits and reviews

  • Support inputs for planning, scheduling, budget, risks, issues, and opportunity activities, including early identification and communication of cost, schedule, or certification impacts

  • Work under guidance of senior product security engineers while independently executing assigned cybersecurity work products to completion in a teaming environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time

  • 1+ years of experience working within the DoD Risk Managed Framework (RMF)

  • 1+ years of experience in development, integration, validation, and verification of cyber security systems

  • 1+ years of experience engineering/technical experience in aircraft, mission systems, or training solutions

  • 1+ years of experience in the field of Cybersecurity, anti-tamper and/or secure computing and knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements related to Cybersecurity

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with vulnerability scanning, mitigation, administration and system hardening on multiple operating systems

  • Experience preparing and presenting technical material to diverse audiences (reports, engineering notes, presentations) with coaching from experienced team members.

  • Experience in systems/product security engineering for avionics, supporting integration of security into development by assisting senior engineers with requirements, secure architecture patterns, and system-level design activities

  • Experience performing adversity (threat) analysis, security risk assessments, and maturing the analysis throughout the development lifecycle - to inform requirements, and design

  • Experience assisting in identification of risks and opportunities, and collaborating with stakeholders to help define, plan, and deliver technical tasks or work packages.

  • Experience generating product cyber security artifacts for customer/certifiers

  • Experience in requirements analysis

  • Experience with military aircraft systems

  • Software experience: knowledge of higher order language programming languages (C/C++, Ada etc.), understanding of software life cycle, ability to read and understand code, and some understanding of secure code practices.

  • Experience with Program Protection, Software Assurance practices or Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) practices.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, anda number ofprograms that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range Associate ( Level 2): $102,000 - $138,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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