Explore Cyber Security Engineer Jobs

Cyber Security Engineers design, build, and maintain the systems that protect organizations from cyber threats. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles focused on security architecture, cloud environments, application security, incident response, and threat detection. Ladders specializes in professional positions paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles that align with their skills and career goals.

What Cyber Security Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by organization and seniority, but may include identifying vulnerabilities, deploying security controls, monitoring systems, investigating incidents, and strengthening security practices across infrastructure and software. Engineers often collaborate with IT, development, compliance, and risk teams to reduce exposure while enabling business operations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with network and cloud security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, security information and event management (SIEM) tools, and incident response. Knowledge of programming or scripting, secure software development, and relevant frameworks can also be valuable. Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or cloud-provider security credentials may support an application, depending on the role.

Career Paths and Specializations

Cyber Security Engineers can specialize in areas such as cloud security, application security, penetration testing, security operations, or security architecture. With experience, they may advance into senior engineering, security leadership, or architect positions. Job titles and expectations differ by employer, so review each listing for its specific scope and requirements.

Find Your Next Cyber Security Engineer Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Cyber Security Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, then apply to roles that match your expertise and preferred career direction.

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$80K - $100K *

Transform complex network systems by leading design, implementation, and support efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance telecommunications infrastructures and ensure compliance with cybers...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate cybersecurity by designing and implementing robust security protocols, ensuring compliance across cloud infrastructure while managing IAM, PKI, and secrets management to protect fintech worklo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of cloud security by architecting and implementing robust controls across multi-region AWS environments, ensuring compliance and maintaining high security standards for fintech worklo...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leveraging your cybersecurity expertise to drive software modernization initiatives. Contribute to operational objectives while ensuring compliance within a collaborative Agile...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Bring your expertise to lead AI Security & Governance initiatives, ensuring secure AI adoption and integration across systems. Collaborate with teams to develop risk assessments, architecture guidelin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate engineering success by partnering with leadership to drive strategic execution, fostering alignment across teams, and leveraging data-driven insights for impactful decision-making in a dynamic...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $250K *

Join as a Senior Security Engineer to lead our data security infrastructure, ensuring sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. Collaborate with teams to build innovative sol...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $112K *

Elevate your career by providing advanced governance, risk, and compliance support for federal information systems, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations while engaging with key stakeh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize IT operations by managing day-to-day support for macOS and Windows environments, ensuring seamless onboarding/offboarding, and administering SaaS platforms while enhancing user experience and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing innovative Cyber solutions, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with architects and de...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $204K *

Champion innovative security solutions by designing automated controls and cloud architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise security and drive technical transformatio...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower business strategies as a Data Scientist by analyzing complex data sets, developing predictive models, and collaborating with diverse teams to drive data insights and innovation...

Richmond, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage diverse cybersecurity programs, ensuring timely delivery and client success through effective communication and strategic planning. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service qua...

British Columbia, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by leading initiatives to enhance IT solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information assets while driving secure business growth throug...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect secure CI/CD pipelines, manage Kubernetes clusters, and implement security automation in AWS. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency while embe...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$231K - $265K *

Unlock potential by executing security operations, identifying threats, and developing automation to enhance incident response and security posture, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Lead, shape, and execute advanced penetration testing assessments, overseeing scoping, planning, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity measures across various platforms, ensur...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity by leading the platform engineering team. Drive innovation and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, enhancing our data platform and suppor...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $243K *

Elevate your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative data security solutions. Lead technical evaluations, translate customer needs into compelling offerings, and drive successful o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by leading RMF/ATO processes for a cloud-based platform, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with stakehold...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Cybersecurity Specialist, providing expert compliance management, technical support, and proactive monitoring for GovCon and commercial clients. Take charge of cybersecurity systems...

Huntsville, ALRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $150K *

Drive application security excellence by integrating robust security practices into our SDLC and CI/CD pipeline. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures, ensuring compliance with healthcar...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Transform security architecture by defining standards, leading reviews, and managing risks. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient integration of applications and AI, while maintaining cle...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cyber Security Engineer do?question toggle

    A Cyber Security Engineer builds and maintains technical safeguards to protect an organization's networks, systems, applications, and data. Work may include vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and designing secure infrastructure.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Cyber Security Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for relevant experience in cybersecurity or IT, knowledge of network and cloud security, and familiarity with security tools and practices. Some roles prefer a degree or certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or cloud security credentials.

  • Which skills are important for Cyber Security Engineers?question toggle

    Useful skills include threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident response, identity and access management, cloud security, and knowledge of SIEM tools. Scripting, clear communication, and collaboration with technical and business teams can also be valuable.

  • What types of Cyber Security Engineer jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    Opportunities may include security engineering, cloud security, application security, security operations, threat detection, and security architecture roles. Available titles and responsibilities depend on current employer openings.

  • What salary range do Cyber Security Engineer jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, seniority, specialization, and other factors; check each listing for its stated salary details.