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.
Security Engineer II (Data Protection and Network Security)
$116K - $125K *
Empower security initiatives by triaging ZScaler and DLP tickets, tuning policies, and enhancing organizational alignment. Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure effective security operations...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate secure network solutions by engineering and supporting robust infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security technologies, ensuring reliable connectivity and comp...
2 weeks ago
Staff / Senior Data Center Security Engineer
$320K - $405K *
Lead the charge in shaping security engineering across multiple domains, designing and implementing controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and enhance security...
Yesterday
Staff / Senior Data Center Security Engineer
$320K - $405K *
Advance your career by engineering security controls across multiple domains, ensuring robust protection for data centers and hardware supply chains. Collaborate with teams to automate compliance and...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity for mission-critical systems, ensuring compliance and performance optimization. Leverage your expertise in engineering and risk management to protect vital...
2 days ago
$72K - $130K *
Champion security initiatives by monitoring alerts, providing user support, and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures. This role is vital in improving incident response and refining su...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join us to enhance our cybersecurity posture by implementing and managing security technologies, collaborating across teams, and leveraging AI for improved threat detection and incident response in a...
2 weeks ago
Staff Security Engineer- Security and Compliance
$289K - $500K+*
Lead security initiatives by shaping secure architecture, enhancing SDLC, and driving vulnerability response. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust product and application security for cloud and A...
Today
Lead Information Security Engineer
$139K - $250K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing secure architectures and leading initiatives to protect systems and infrastructure. Drive improvements in security posture while collaborating with teams...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $149K *
Develop and enhance network architecture and security for critical systems, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement robust cybersecurity measures and op...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower security initiatives by bridging technical operations with product development. This role enhances payment processing security while collaborating cross-functionally to integrate marketable se...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower security excellence by building and maturing our security operations. Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and engineering initiatives while fostering a strong security culture ac...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing network security by remediating excessive firewall rules, ensuring compliance with company policies, and collaborating with teams to safeguard digital assets in a complex...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Engineer, Information Security
$110K - $130K *
Drive security innovation by managing and optimizing enterprise security technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in design, enhance risk posture, and leverage AI for au...
3 weeks ago
Security Engineer - Tool Integration (Secret Clearance) - 177027
$125K - $170K *
Empower your career by leading the integration of security tools into Splunk, enhancing SOC operations through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve security visibility a...
1 week ago
$124K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading cybersecurity initiatives that protect vital assets. As a key technical specialist, you'll enhance security systems, conduct risk assessments, and educate teams on bes...
Reposted 1 week ago
$78K - $116K *
Champion cybersecurity initiatives by enhancing security posture, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement effective security...
1 week ago
Staff Cyber Security Engineer - TS/SCI
$120K - $145K *
Drive cybersecurity excellence by assessing and enhancing system security measures, collaborating with teams to integrate secure practices, and ensuring compliance with DoD & IC standards in a dynamic...
2 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Champion national security by safeguarding critical systems as an Information Systems Security Engineer. Collaborate with experts to design security solutions, conduct risk assessments, and ensure com...
2 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and implementation of security solutions for complex systems, ensuring compliance with national defense standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system securi...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of security by leading innovative strategies, automating processes, and enhancing cloud and application security in an agile, collaborative environment. Your expertise will drive syst...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Partner with us to advance security practices across the engineering landscape, automating processes and embedding security into development lifecycles. This role offers depth in cloud and application...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Engineer (Connection Approval/PPSM, Compliance, Standards and Strategy Support)
$90K - $108K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity compliance and policy development, ensuring robust connection approval processes and agency-level adherence to IT and cyber standards for a critical DoD init...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to enhance our security posture by managing risks and implementing solutions across cloud environments, applications, and CI/CD pipelines. Ideal for adaptable security enthusiasts look...
1 month 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.