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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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...
2 weeks ago
Principal Security Engineer - Information Security
$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading security initiatives and shaping strategy. Collaborate with teams to design and implement robust security solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance s...
1 week ago
Principal Security Engineer - Information Security
$130K - $155K *
Join our team as a Principal Security Engineer, where you'll design and enhance security solutions, shape strategy, and lead initiatives to protect enterprise assets while mentoring junior engineers a...
1 week ago
$105K - $150K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing security compliance for cloud services. Leverage your expertise in IT security to assess architectures, guide vendors, and ensure a...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in enhancing security for a complex federal platform, safeguarding cloud infrastructure and sensitive data. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, implement, and automate robust s...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing organizational security by developing security frameworks, assessing controls, and collaborating with technical teams to create a resilient security architecture for moder...
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$94K - $118K *
Unlock potential by driving application security initiatives through innovative tooling and automation. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to safeguard cloud platforms and implement security b...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of security engineering by implementing robust controls, enhancing monitoring, and driving risk management initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational e...
2 days ago
Security Engineer II (Data Protection and Network Security)
$116K - $125K *
Empower security initiatives by triaging ZScaler and DLP tickets, tuning policies, and enhancing organizational alignment. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure effective security operations...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate secure network solutions by engineering and supporting robust infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security technologies, ensuring reliable connectivity and comp...
2 weeks ago
Staff / Senior Data Center Security Engineer
$320K - $405K *
Lead the charge in shaping security engineering across multiple domains, designing and implementing controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and enhance security...
Yesterday
Lead Information Security Engineer
$139K - $250K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing secure architectures and leading initiatives to protect systems and infrastructure. Drive improvements in security posture while collaborating with teams...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security through proactive assessments and innovative solutions. Contribute to compliance and risk management while implementing best practices in...
Today
Lead Information Security Engineer
$126K - $188K *
Join a team that's redefining security data engineering by integrating and operationalizing data across multiple platforms. Lead initiatives that enhance risk management and drive measurable outcomes...
4 days ago
$116K - $125K *
Elevate cybersecurity measures by designing and implementing robust controls for enterprise applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal s...
1 week ago
Security Engineer II (Endpoint Security)
$116K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing endpoint security through continuous engineering of application allowlists. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure effective software management and r...
Today
Senior Information System Security Engineer
$117K - $195K *
Advance your career as a Senior Information System Security Engineer, collaborating on critical national security projects. Drive cybersecurity initiatives, develop policies, and enhance cloud securit...
Yesterday
Network Security Engineer Master
$125K - $150K *
Empower a robust enterprise network-security infrastructure by leading initiatives in design, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced firewall systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...
Reposted 4 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in enhancing engineering security for our SaaS platform. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, improve practices, and implement automation, ensuring secure development and robust v...
Yesterday
$105K - $115K *
Optimize security measures by leading technical solutions to mitigate information risks. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and oversee incident response, safeguarding all computing platforms a...
3 weeks ago
Security Engineer - DLP and Insider threat
$105K - $149K *
Drive security excellence by enhancing data protection and detection capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement DLP policies, automate processes, and ensure enterprise systems...
Reposted today
$130K - $140K *
Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...
Reposted 2 days ago
What does an Information Security Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Explore Information Security Engineer openings on Ladders. Listings are vetted professional jobs with compensation of at least $100,000.