Information Security Engineer Jobs

Information Security Engineers help protect an organization’s systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats. They design and maintain security controls, investigate vulnerabilities, and work with technical teams to reduce risk. Explore vetted Information Security Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where listed jobs pay $100,000 or more.

What Does an Information Security Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization and seniority, but often include implementing security tools, monitoring systems for suspicious activity, assessing vulnerabilities, supporting incident response, and improving security standards. Engineers may focus on areas such as cloud infrastructure, application security, identity and access management, network defense, or security automation.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with security principles, operating systems, networking, and cloud platforms, along with familiarity with vulnerability management, encryption, logging, and incident response. Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001 can be useful. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills help engineers explain risks and collaborate across teams. Requirements vary by role; some employers value relevant certifications or a degree, while others prioritize demonstrated experience.

Information Security Engineer Salary and Career Growth

Compensation depends on experience, location, industry, specialization, and the scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find opportunities that meet this compensation threshold. Career paths may lead to senior security engineering, security architecture, cloud security leadership, or management roles.

Find Information Security Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse current openings and compare role requirements, work arrangements, and areas of specialization. Use your resume to highlight measurable security outcomes, relevant technologies, and projects that demonstrate how you identify and reduce risk.

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$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by implementing robust information security programs. Ensure data protection and compliance while collaborating with IT teams to mitigate risks and enhance security measures acro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion secure cloud-based solutions by designing, analyzing, and testing information security systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while maintaining documentation...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide hands-on security engineering and systems administration support for a critical DoD program, ensuring the integrity and readiness of classified systems while leading...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $245K *

Oversee the design and implementation of security architecture, ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Collaborate on system engineering tasks and manage program protection requirements to enhance in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security within CI/CD pipelines by implementing DevSecOps practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in cloud security solutions to suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing global security through innovative DevSecOps practices. Collaborate across departments to implement robust CI/CD pipeline security and drive c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance security measures at the enterprise level by integrating DevSecOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cyber security controls...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform security operations and compliance by managing SOC 2 Type II activities, investigating alerts, and enhancing security processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust protection of syste...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by safeguarding digital assets through proactive security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and ensure c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by engineering innovative solutions for cloud-hosted systems. Collaborate with experts to protect national interests while implementing robust se...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability of naval IT networks through the design, deployment, and maintenance of advanced perimeter security systems, while collaborating with teams to enhance oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Empower the security landscape by designing and maintaining robust perimeter systems, ensuring 24/7 reliability for naval IT networks while collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by implementing and supporting critical security systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security processes and tools in a dynamic environment focused on risk management...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $165K *

Optimize security systems and tools to enhance critical programs. Collaborate with teams to implement, maintain, and support security solutions in cloud environments, ensuring effective risk managemen...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by implementing and supporting critical security tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security systems in cloud environments, ensuring robust risk manage...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $178K *

Transform the cybersecurity landscape by implementing and managing enterprise security technologies. Collaborate across teams to enhance security architecture, mitigate risks, and support innovative s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security across diverse environments. You'll implement, maintain, and troubleshoot critical network solutions while collaborating with senior engineer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing a zero-trust network security architecture that safeguards sensitive compute environments, ensuring robust access controls and security automation for ne...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $153K *

Manage cybersecurity initiatives by designing and implementing security controls, ensuring compliance with RMF, and enhancing system integrity across diverse platforms, focusing on Linux and RTOS envi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $125K *

Elevate security operations by providing Level 2 support for enterprise tools. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to enhance system health, resolve issues, and improve security posture through...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Optimize security operations by providing Level 2 support for enterprise tools, enhancing system health, and collaborating with IT teams to resolve issues and improve security posture across the organ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity for critical defense health systems. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure robust security measures across operating systems and databases, safeguarding sensit...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Innovate security engineering by embedding robust controls into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance AI systems and automate security processes, ensuring secure-by-default outcomes acros...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform security engineering by embedding robust controls into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging automation and AI to enhance detection and response capabilities across applications, data, and cloud envir...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Information Security Engineer do?question toggle

    An Information Security Engineer builds and maintains safeguards for an organization’s technology and data. The work can include securing networks and cloud environments, assessing vulnerabilities, monitoring for threats, and supporting incident response.

  • What skills are important for Information Security Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include networking and operating-system fundamentals, security monitoring, vulnerability management, cloud security, scripting or automation, and clear communication. Specific requirements depend on the employer and role.

  • What qualifications do employers look for?question toggle

    Employers may consider relevant work experience, technical skills, education, and certifications. Some roles emphasize specialized experience in areas such as cloud, application, or network security; qualifications differ across postings.

  • How much do Information Security Engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies with location, experience, industry, specialization, and job scope. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Information Security Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Information Security Engineer openings on Ladders. Listings are vetted professional jobs with compensation of at least $100,000.