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.
Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Elevate security by integrating threat intelligence into detection systems, enhancing response capabilities, and operationalizing insights to protect infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems agai...
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Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Join a team that's enhancing security through actionable threat intelligence. In this high-impact role, you'll connect external insights with internal systems to improve detection and response across...
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Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Build and scale threat intelligence capabilities to enhance security outcomes. Collaborate with teams to translate adversary insights into actionable detections, improving defenses across infrastructu...
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Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Transform security outcomes by integrating threat intelligence with internal systems. This high-impact role enhances detection and response capabilities, ensuring actionable insights from adversary ta...
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Cybersecurity Engineer, Sr. (Cloud SCA-R)
$120K - $144K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity for DoD cloud services. As a Team Lead, you'll conduct assessments, validate controls, and ensure compliance, driving the success of our risk ma...
2 days ago
$170K - $230K *
Execute the design and optimization of Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, ensuring security and compliance for a large public sector organization. Lead architecture efforts and manage identity, dat...
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Information System Security Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by securing mission-critical systems in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with engineers and cybersecurity experts to ensure robust security measures are integrated throughout the...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive cybersecurity excellence by leading testing initiatives, managing a dedicated team, and implementing robust security measures to protect information systems from threats and vulnerabilities in a...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $120K *
Elevate your career by securing enterprise systems and hybrid infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, ensuring data protection and compliance acr...
3 weeks ago
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / ISSO
$125K - $160K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance, and managing vulnerabilities for critical systems. Collaborate with teams to uphold security standards and respond to incident...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the integration and automation of secure SOC systems, leveraging your expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud technologies. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot complex issues and mentor...
3 days ago
Security Engineer, Platform Security
$136K - $184K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security at scale by developing innovative solutions, automating processes, and promoting best practices to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment...
2 weeks ago
$112K - $179K *
Join a dynamic team to lead security engineering initiatives, ensuring robust protection of cloud infrastructure and sensitive data while driving compliance and mission success in complex federal envi...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures. You'll design, implement, and maintain advanced security technologies while supporting incident response and...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive security excellence by designing and managing robust security solutions that protect IT and operational environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and ensure compliance whi...
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IT Infrastructure Engineer VI, Security
$175K - $226K *
Lead the design and implementation of advanced security solutions, driving technical direction for privileged access management and identity security across complex environments. Collaborate with cros...
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Secure Configuration & Attack Surface Management Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in enhancing enterprise security through effective configuration compliance and vulnerability management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate ri...
2 days ago
Information Systems Security Engineer 1
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure information systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess vulnerabilities and ensure compliance, while providing cybersecurity support across va...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Contribute to our security engineering efforts by enhancing infrastructure, application security, and compliance. Collaborate with a small team to build robust security tools and practices, ensuring u...
4 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Engineer robust security solutions to protect users and partners. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security across infrastructure, applications, and compliance, while writing production code...
4 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Engineer 1
$80K - $95K *
Engage in the design and implementation of secure information systems, ensuring compliance and protection against threats. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop security solutions that support data...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $125K *
Transform the security landscape by designing and implementing robust IT security infrastructures, conducting assessments, and enhancing enterprise security strategies while collaborating with IT team...
4 days ago
$125K - $160K *
Champion cybersecurity excellence by conducting assessments, ensuring compliance, and enhancing system security for critical defense operations. Collaborate with experts to safeguard national interest...
2 weeks ago
Data Engineer - Secret Clearance
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by optimizing automated ETL/ELT pipelines in a cloud environment. Contribute to data architecture and quality assurance while resolving pipeline issues, ensuring seamless data integra...
3 days ago
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer
$105K - $200K *
Advance your career by providing cybersecurity expertise and mentoring within high-performing teams. Lead compliance efforts for combat systems, ensuring adherence to RMF guidelines while collaboratin...
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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.