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.
Sr Applications Security Engineer
$147K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of application security by conducting in-depth security reviews, guiding development teams, and implementing robust vulnerability mitigation strategies to protect...
2 weeks ago
Cyber Security Engineer (Expert) Job#927
$130K - $155K *
Partner with us to enhance information security by architecting and developing robust cyber solutions. Lead teams in designing systems, ensuring compliance, and integrating security requirements into...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $115K *
Strengthen cybersecurity by investigating alerts, managing incidents, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, recommend improvements, and develop security protocols in a fast...
Reposted today
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your impact by ensuring the physical security of vital assets. This role involves policy analysis, program support, and collaboration with diverse experts to safeguard organizational integrity...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$115K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing application security within our DevSecOps team. Investigate vulnerabilities, collaborate with developers, and implement solutions to mitigate risks, ensuring robust softwa...
1 month ago
$118K - $196K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity for connected medical devices, leading cross-functional teams to design secure products, manage risks, and ensure compliance with industry standar...
1 week ago
$112K *
Join a dynamic team to implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions, ensuring the security of critical systems while collaborating with senior engineers to enhance your skills and contribute to stat...
2 weeks ago
$112K *
Join a dynamic team to implement and monitor cybersecurity solutions, enhancing system security and responding to alerts. Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure the integrity of critical systems...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager - Security Engineering
$200K - $260K *
Empower a high-impact security engineering team across Product Security, Infrastructure Security, Detection & Response, and GRC. Lead initiatives, foster collaboration, and drive security culture whil...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security and infrastructure automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement DevSecOps practices, ensuring robust governance and system resilience in...
3 days ago
$80K - $120K *
Lead the integration of security into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure software delivery through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive the implementation of security controls...
3 days ago
Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer
$180K - $250K *
Join us to enhance our security infrastructure as a Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, automate processes, and drive...
1 week ago
Cybersecurity Solution Architect
$110K - $130K *
Transform cybersecurity landscapes by architecting tailored solutions that address customer challenges, enhance security maturity, and drive business outcomes through collaboration with diverse stakeh...
1 week ago
Information Assurance and Security Engineer
$104K - $166K *
Transform the security landscape by providing expert information assurance support for cloud-hosted systems. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance security protocols and ensure compliance with feder...
4 days ago
$140K - $165K *
Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...
Reposted today
$95K - $115K *
Help us design and secure our network and identity infrastructure across all sites, ensuring reliable connectivity and robust security. Collaborate with IT leadership and external partners to enhance...
1 week ago
$115K - $130K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading the design and implementation of robust security solutions. Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance network security, manage vulnerabilities, and...
Reposted 6 days ago
$175K - $190K *
Lead cybersecurity initiatives for mission-critical systems, ensuring compliance and performance optimization. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance national security through innovative...
Reposted yesterday
Information Security Engineer - Cyber Threat Intelligence
$100K - $120K *
Elevate enterprise security by investigating emerging cyber threats, managing indicators of compromise, and providing actionable intelligence to enhance defenses and support proactive threat hunting a...
2 weeks ago
Senior / Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer
$276K - $363K *
Shape the future of cloud security by building robust infrastructure defenses. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices, develop threat models, and implement secure defaults, e...
2 weeks ago
Network Security Tools Engineer
$107K - $195K *
Drive the optimization and integration of enterprise network security tools, ensuring robust monitoring and protection across critical environments. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance threat...
4 weeks ago
Senior Security Engineer - Enterprise Security
$130K - $155K *
Empower enterprise security by deploying and scaling endpoint solutions, enhancing automation, and driving risk analyses. Collaborate across teams to uphold security standards and protect against evol...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Engineer secure solutions for advanced cloud technologies, merging development and security expertise. Tackle complex security challenges while collaborating with teams to enhance system resilience an...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize cybersecurity operations by monitoring systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with teams to enhance security posture. Drive compliance with DoD standards while inves...
3 days ago
Staff Engineer - Cloud Security
$150K - $180K *
Design and develop containerized microservices for a multi-tenant system, enhancing real-time insights and security for cloud environments. Mentor junior engineers and own the software development lif...
2 days 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.