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.
$98K - $206K *
Join a dynamic team as you design and implement Azure IaaS solutions, ensuring operational support and service delivery for a government customer. Contribute to system modernization and enhance servic...
2 weeks ago
Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect
$120K - $145K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Cybersecurity Pre-Sales Technical Architect, driving strategic security solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance business development in...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director - Cybersecurity Transformation & AI Security
$190K - $225K *
Transform enterprise cybersecurity programs by leading AI-driven initiatives and modernization efforts. Collaborate with C-suite executives to design and implement comprehensive security roadmaps, enh...
2 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
Principal Solution Architect - Security
$165K - $231K *
Transform complex security challenges into innovative solutions for public-sector and commercial clients. Lead technical pre-sales efforts, collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored architect...
1 week ago
Staff Security Analyst (Governance and Trust)
$151K - $178K *
Shape the future of compliance and trust in software security. Lead external examinations, manage customer diligence, and oversee third-party risk operations while mentoring a growing team dedicated t...
2 days ago
Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management & Security Operations
$120K - $145K *
Lead our vulnerability management and security operations program, shaping it from the ground up. Collaborate with a small Trust team to enhance our security posture and ensure compliance while automa...
1 week ago
Product Security Engineer II - IAM
$133K - $183K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise Identity and Access Management. Leverage your software engineering skills to enhance IAM operations, automate processes, and build robust backend services that...
3 days ago
Senior Penetration Tester & Assessments Lead
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Solution Architect, Security and Risk
$173K - $303K *
Unlock potential by leading the implementation of ServiceNow's Security and Risk solutions. Collaborate with customers and partners to drive business outcomes, provide architectural guidance, and ment...
1 week ago
Sr. Cybersecurity Compliance Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of cybersecurity compliance by leading certification projects, collaborating with teams to ensure product adherence to industry standards, and providing expert guidance on cyberse...
6 days ago
$150K - $200K *
Transform the security landscape by leading corporate security and compliance initiatives. Own identity infrastructure, manage vendor relationships, and ensure customer trust while implementing robust...
2 weeks ago
$184K - $356K *
Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with research and product teams to transform innovative ideas into production-ready services that enhance AI tooling...
1 week ago
Staff Security Engineer, Proactive Security - Dasher
$159K - $235K *
Unlock potential by leading the technical roadmap for Proactive Security, collaborating across teams to embed security controls into Dasher products and mentor engineers in delivering secure systems f...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Member of Technical Staff, Cloud & Infrastructure Security
$150K - $180K *
Empower security innovation by designing robust cloud and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, ensuring safe multi-cloud operations and compliance while driv...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $158K *
Support SAP security in a DoD IL5 S/4HANA environment, enhancing Zero Trust architecture and system security. Collaborate with cyber and audit teams to solve complex challenges and ensure mission-crit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Application & Product Security Engineer
$160K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...
4 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Security
$138K - $207K *
Elevate customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption and ensure timely value delivery in a fast-paced AI security envir...
2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Security
$138K - $207K *
Help us drive customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts, ensuring seamless post-sales support, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the customer journey in...
2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Security
$152K - $228K *
Help us drive customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless post-sales support and foster long-term partnerships in a f...
2 weeks ago
Senior DevOps Engineer (Active Secret Clearance)
$185K - $230K *
Advance your career by ensuring seamless performance of AI systems in diverse environments. Collaborate with customers and teams, automating and maintaining infrastructure for reliability across uncla...
Reposted today
Senior Security Architect - Managed Security Services
$130K - $160K *
Lead the engineering of cutting-edge SIEM and SOAR platforms while advising clients on enhancing their security posture. Your expertise will shape customer onboarding and service design, ensuring effe...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
$110K - $130K *
Unlock enterprise-wide cyber risk insights by conducting assessments, articulating risks in business terms, and collaborating with compliance to enhance cybersecurity governance and decision-making ac...
3 days ago
Sr. Staff Security Software Engineer - Agentic Security Engineering
$228K - $314K *
Drive the architecture and engineering direction for a shared Security AI platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across multiple security functions while mentoring teams and alig...
2 weeks ago
Technical Security Program Manager
$146K - $234K *
Innovate comprehensive security strategies for a large-scale cloud ecosystem, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while leading cross-functional teams to protect organizational assets and enhance...
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.