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.
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in enhancing security protocols by managing vulnerability assessments, cloud security, and application security initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust security me...
3 days ago
Cyber Security/Information Assurance Engineer
$103K - $218K *
Transform the security landscape by assessing and enhancing complex information systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with NIST standards, conduct thorough evaluations, and implement ef...
3 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security through proactive vulnerability management, cloud security, and application security initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure rob...
3 days ago
Cyber Security Engineer (Microsoft)
$87K - $157K *
Join us in enhancing cybersecurity by implementing Microsoft security technologies within a Zero Trust framework. Collaborate with experts to strengthen defense mechanisms and improve threat detection...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by engineering enterprise SIEM solutions that enhance cybersecurity for the U.S. Army. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver secure, scalable capabilities that pro...
4 days ago
Security Engineer, Nation State
$150K - $180K *
Transform the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, develop automation, and strengthen in...
3 weeks ago
Security Engineer, Nation State
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of security by leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, develop automation, and...
3 weeks ago
Security Engineer, Nation State
$150K - $180K *
Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance incident detection and response capabilities, leveraging expertise in security engineering and risk management to protect critical assets against complex t...
3 weeks ago
Endpoint Security Engineer III
$117K - $128K *
Unlock potential by leading the Tenable stack for a global network, ensuring robust vulnerability management and security across an Intelligence Community enterprise. Collaborate with a skilled team t...
1 week ago
Cryptographic Systems Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Drive the development and integration of secure cryptographic systems, ensuring robust network security through expert engineering support and collaboration across teams to meet Department of Defense...
Yesterday
$125K - $155K *
Optimize the engineering and management of data loss prevention & cloud security solutions, ensuring alignment with security objectives while mitigating risks across multiple environments through effe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Information Security Analyst
$109K - $191K *
Elevate your career by managing security incidents and enhancing customer trust. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative security solutions, ensuring a robust security posture for both in...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development of a Zero Trust security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Shape strategies for identity-centric controls, network segmentation, and continuous verificati...
2 weeks ago
Security Engineer 4 (SWG, Remote Access)
$179K - $204K *
Champion innovative security solutions by designing automated controls and cloud architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise security and drive technical transformatio...
1 week ago
$90K - $113K *
Engage in a crucial role focusing on IT security, collaboration, and incident response. Shape best practices for security governance while supporting cloud solutions and IT infrastructure in a dynamic...
Reposted today
Information Systems Security Engineer - Quantico (TS/SCI)
$110K - $160K *
Lead the integration of security solutions and engineering for cloud architectures, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Drive technical security configurations and manage teams to close securi...
2 days ago
Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
$116K - $160K *
Shape the security framework for Data Centers by leading design projects and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance AWS's global safety standards. Your expertise will drive innovations in securit...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Security Engineer, ML Infrastructure
$200K - $300K *
Drive security excellence across AI/ML infrastructure, ensuring robust protection for data, models, and systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement effective security controls and enhance...
1 week ago
$150K - $170K *
Elevate security practices at scale by implementing robust DevSecOps solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud platforms and drive compliance, ensuring secure software engine...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovative DevOps practices to enhance software delivery and infrastructure management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while a...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer, Cloud Security Engineering
$145K - $175K *
Lead the engineering and implementation of advanced cloud security solutions across multi-cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture, automate processes, a...
Yesterday
Principal Engineer, Cloud Security Engineering
$145K - $175K *
Unlock your potential by engineering and enhancing cloud security capabilities across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive secure cloud adoption and automate cybersec...
Yesterday
Information Security Architect
$145K - $185K *
Lead the charge in shaping secure enterprise architecture by integrating modern security capabilities across cloud, AI, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance and enabling innovation through hands-on...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Electronic Security Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by providing senior technical leadership in electronic security systems. Collaborate with project teams to design, integrate, and oversee federal security projects, ensuring comp...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by engineering and enhancing robust security controls. As a senior practitioner, you'll lead incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture, m...
4 weeks 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.