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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$260K - $300K *

Partner with us to ensure our products meet legal standards while fostering innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, from design to launch, enabling respon...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance and optimize the Edifecs platform, ensuring efficient EDI transaction processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and improve system performance in a...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower our security operations by designing and implementing advanced automation workflows. Lead a team in creating innovative solutions that enhance threat detection and response, while mentoring ju...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $281K *

Lead the architectural vision for authorization products, driving adoption across teams. Collaborate with engineering and product management to create a unified customer experience while shaping emerg...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze cybersecurity risks and enhance client maturity through assessments, incident response strategies, and developing tailored recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders while managing multipl...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze employee engagement data, guide organizations in strategy development, and facilitate workshops to enhance workplace culture. Collaborate with HR leaders globally to...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative Generative AI solutions, overseeing end-to-end processes from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise systems and ensure...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Tackle complex optimization challenges by developing scalable decision systems in supply chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical models, ensuring alignment with...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role leading the administration of an enterprise QA platform ecosystem, focusing on operational support, incident management, and strategic transitions to cloud solut...

Oregon, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Architect cutting-edge AI solutions in a transformative multi-agent system. Lead a skilled engineering team to innovate financial operations and governance on a cloud-based platform, driving automatio...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of customer deployments by collaborating with technical teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges, drive product improvements, and ensure operational success in large-scale env...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming business challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in automation and integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Develop and enhance Python services for pharmacy claims processing. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while gaining expertise in the pharmacy benefits domain. Embrace a hybrid...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud-native technologies by managing innovative engineering efforts in container orchestration and GPU acceleration, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the modernization of HPC infrastructure, enhancing simulation-driven product development and optimizing engineering productivity across diverse environments and accounts...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $223K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing distributed training performance, enhancing efficiency across extensive ML model families while collaborating directly with architects and engineers to push th...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$105K - $177K *

Elevate your career by mastering Oracle software engineering in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance database performance and support critical applications while d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI in security. Lead the development and adoption of AI infrastructure, driving measurable improvements across security operations while collaborating with cros...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's defining and driving enterprise data governance for a federal agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data quality frameworks and compliance protocols, ensuring best prac...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Join a team that architects Oracle Fusion PPM solutions to enable precise project management and financial accountability for Marine Corps initiatives. Leverage your expertise to lead configurations a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage a portfolio of strategic enterprise clients, fostering executive relationships and driving retention and adoption. Utilize data and AI tools to enhance client value, mentor team members, and sh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $210K *

Lead complex programs and strategic client engagements, driving technology transformation and sustainable business value. Act as a trusted adviser to C-level stakeholders, shaping program vision and e...

United StatesRemote

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.