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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$167K - $200K *

Empower strategic innovation in cybersecurity by leading research initiatives, fostering industry collaborations, and guiding decision-making to enhance organizational impact and reputation in the fie...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform structural engineering solutions by designing and analyzing systems for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency in...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance data interoperability by designing, building, and maintaining secure APIs and integration services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data exchange and su...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, focusing on IT service recovery and business continuity. Collaborate with federal staff to develop strategies that ensure operational resilience...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $130K *

Manage the design and implementation of integrated physical security systems, driving innovative solutions in complex environments while fostering collaboration with clients and stakeholders for enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders and data teams to enhance processes, drive improvements, and deliver impactful analytics solution...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K *

Help us modernize compliance operations by implementing continuous monitoring and automation for SOC 2, SOX, and PCI audits. Drive risk management and enhance efficiency while supporting a growing tea...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform AI infrastructure by designing and maintaining production-grade systems across multiple cloud providers. Engage in hands-on architecture decisions, ensuring reliability, security, and automa...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading content strategy and production for a dynamic B2B tech firm. Drive narrative development, optimize for SEO, and create impactful materials that enhance pipeline and engage...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Help us shape the future of healthcare identity management by leading projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and foster gro...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $230K *

Shape the future of product security by leading architecture reviews and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development life...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $189K *

Manage the design, construction, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for a federal HCM modernization initiative, ensuring secure, reliable environments and automating deployment processes across m...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $225K *

Drive regional performance for a major security program, overseeing operations, managing resources, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations. Lead contract execution and maintain high service...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $171K *

Drive success by supporting sales teams with technical expertise in pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales. Collaborate closely with partners and customers to resolve issues and enhance understanding...

Calgary, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in modernizing Azure environments for a mission-critical federal program. Own infrastructure as code with Terraform, build CI/CD pipelines, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop, ensuring o...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team as a Security Architect, where you'll collaborate across technical and business domains to enhance security during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring robust protection and seamless integ...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading security architecture for mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement security solutions, ensuring seamless integration and ri...

Atlanta, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by leading strategic initiatives in mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust security solutions, ensuring seamless integration and...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a full stack engineer, collaborating in an agile team to develop innovative applications and features, while leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance product offerin...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $206K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by automating cloud data ingestion and transformation processes. Utilize cutting-edge AWS services to ensure reliability and performance in a mission-driven en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $281K *

Shape the future of application security by leading strategy and initiatives across teams. Drive secure design and standards, mentor engineers, and tackle complex security challenges in a collaborativ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in cybersecurity, driving strategy and operations across AI-driven platforms. Lead a team to enhance security architecture, manage incident response, and collab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $258K *

Lead the charge in shaping product security strategy, driving cross-functional initiatives, and embedding security by design into engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance vulnerability...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining product security by leading cross-functional initiatives, embedding security into engineering workflows, and shaping strategies that enhance risk management across major...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Join a team that's transforming federal HR systems by engineering integration solutions between Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM and key federal platforms to drive modernization efforts across multiple agencie...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.