IT job ads for employers

Recruit Security Engineer in Vienna

The analysis shows which technologies, work models, benefits and advertised gross salaries appear often in job ads for Security Engineer in Vienna.

Market data for your job ad

Salaries, roles and technologies in current IT job ads.

Arrows indicate whether each category share increased or decreased from the previous period.

Advertised gross salaries in IT job ads

60,000 EUR gross+5%

Advertised gross annual salary ranges from matching IT job ads.

Salary figures refer to gross salary ranges advertised in job ads, not measured employee compensation.

172 job ads with salary data

P25
52,000 EUR gross
Median
60,000 EUR gross
P75
68,000 EUR gross
P90
76,000 EUR gross

Average: 61,000 EUR gross

Recruiting key figures

Analysed IT job ads
218
Last twelve months
Open IT job ads now
37
Open IT job ads currently listed on devjobs.
Median advertised gross salary
60,000 EUR gross+5%
Most mentioned technology
Linux
Most visible field
IT

What appears often in IT job ads

Technologies

  • Linux4.9 %
  • SIEM4.7 %
  • Python4.1 %
  • Fortinet2.8 %
  • EDR2.8 %

Job fields

  • IT36 %
  • Security35.8 %
  • Network9.8 %
  • Test/QA4 %
  • Project4 %

Industries

  • Internet, IT, Telekom20 %
  • Logistik, Transport10 %
  • Energiewirtschaft, Umwelt10 %
  • Elektronik, Automatisation10 %
  • Banken, Finanz, Versicherung10 %

Industries

Advertised gross salary by company industry

Median advertised gross annual salary for the industries with the highest job ad presence.

  • Internet, IT, Telekom

    20 %

    52,000 EUR gross

    P25: 52,000 EUR grossP75: 52,000 EUR gross
  • Logistik, Transport

    10 %

    75,000 EUR gross

    P25: 75,000 EUR grossP75: 75,000 EUR gross
  • Energiewirtschaft, Umwelt

    10 %

    61,000 EUR gross

    P25: 61,000 EUR grossP75: 61,000 EUR gross
  • Elektronik, Automatisation

    10 %

    61,000 EUR gross

    P25: 61,000 EUR grossP75: 61,000 EUR gross

What the analysis shows for IT job ads

Profile of the recruiting market for Security Engineer in Vienna

For Security Engineer in Vienna, 218 analysed IT job ads were examined in the last twelve months; the previous period showed 183 analysed ads. Advertised gross salary ranges from €35,000 to €129,000, with a median of €60,000 (median +5% vs previous period). The salary analysis is based on 172 listings. Common technologies include Linux, SIEM, Python, Fortinet and EDR. Working models in the analysis are primarily Onsite (58.8%) and Hybrid (40.7%); Full Remote accounts for 0.5%. Most listings come from established companies (88.5% of ads). Visible benefits in ads are home office, flexible working hours and team events.

Recruiting recommendations

Refine role profile and offering for Security Engineer in Vienna

  • Define the role precisely: reflect combined network and security responsibilities and list relevant certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, Fortinet, Cisco).
  • Provide advertised gross salary ranges: use median €60,000, P25 €52,000 and P75 €68,000 as benchmarks for ranges.
  • Prioritize tech stack: emphasize Linux, SIEM, Python and EDR in requirements to match market visibility.

Improve job ads

Write a focused job ad for Security Engineer in Vienna

  • Use clear title variants: Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer or Network & Security Engineer depending on responsibilities.
  • List a concrete salary range: state an advertised gross range (for example €52,000–€68,000 or median €60,000) rather than vague terms.
  • Specify tech and tools: name Linux, SIEM, Python, Fortinet, EDR and VPN and the expected proficiency or certifications.

Post an IT job ad on devjobs.

Use devjobs to publish IT roles with a clear tech stack, advertised gross salary and employer profile.

Post an IT job ad