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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$86K - $97K *

Empower learners by designing innovative educational experiences that enhance cybersecurity training. Collaborate with experts to create engaging content and lead projects that meet diverse learning n...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software-defined networking capabilities by assessing, modernizing, and securing codebases. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure robust, maintainable soft...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Oversee cloud operations in a FedRAMP environment, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability. Lead the design, building, and management of complex infrastructure projects while optimizing perfor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure in Cloud.gov and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, driving impactful results for clients while shap...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape our Sales Operations by optimizing pipelines, enhancing CRM accuracy, and leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with diverse teams to support revenue growth and streamline processes, ensuring actiona...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $259K *

Engage in cutting-edge adversary research to lead a team in identifying and analyzing sophisticated cyber threats. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance security outcomes, and communicate findings to d...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity sales, engaging enterprise accounts to drive growth, cultivate strategic partnerships, and dominate the market with innovative solutions that secu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of scalable infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance reliability and performance for AI-driven healthcare solutions...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $350K *

Transform complex AI research into scalable, reliable systems. Collaborate across teams to architect and enhance backend services, ensuring robust infrastructure for model training and data collection...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower enterprise network solutions by providing engineering and operational support for LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VoIP environments. Collaborate on upgrades, troubleshooting, and documentation to enhance...

South Dakota, USRemote

Today

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

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by managing vulnerability tracking and remediation efforts. This role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance and operatio...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $285K *

Lead a high-performing team to drive professional services excellence in public sector deployments, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust mandates and delivering impactful solutions for federal, state, a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success by engaging in pre and post-sales technical support, showcasing innovative radar solutions, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with teams to enhance product offerin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$107K - $195K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines as a hands-on DevOps Technical Lead. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency while driving ap...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $193K *

Lead a dynamic team of technical experts to design and deliver innovative consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies and maintaining high standar...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $248K *

Lead enterprise-scale operations for cloud services, ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. Drive a multidisciplinary team, manage service transitions, and leverage data-driven metrics to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the administration of Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise environments, ensuring secure, scalable configurations. Collaborate with IT and business teams to optimize cloud services and support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving data integration and pipeline optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical data processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability for adv...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing Elastic Stack environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability while driving innovation in cloud an...

Fort Belvoir, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive platform architecture and strategy, owning scalable production environments. Lead cross-team collaboration, mentor engineers, and advocate for DevSecOps practices while solving complex technical...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $215K *

Join a team that's redefining defense solutions! Lead technical strategy and engineering initiatives, engaging with military clients to ensure mission success through innovative UAS products and integ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Cyber Analyst (Tier 2) / Incident Commander, managing escalated cybersecurity incidents in a 24/7 operations center. Drive incident response, stakeholder communication, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.