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.
Software Engineer - Security & Trust
$110K - $145K *
Engage in the development of secure, high-quality software solutions that enhance healthcare data applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation and operational efficiency while ensu...
2 weeks ago
Business Information Security Officer
$125K - $225K *
Champion cybersecurity initiatives by aligning strategies with business goals, managing risks, and fostering a security-conscious culture. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and...
2 days ago
Staff Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
$177K - $265K *
Unlock potential by leading cybersecurity assessments and ensuring compliance within mission-critical networks. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions, manage risks, and support syst...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of cybersecurity by joining our team to enhance mission-critical systems for the U.S. Navy. Collaborate with experts to innovate and optimize security solutions that protect natio...
3 days ago
$160K - $185K *
Empower your career as a Senior Vulnerability Management Engineer, overseeing projects to enhance cybersecurity across the enterprise. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to effectively manage...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing our cybersecurity posture by monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and managing vulnerabilities. Collaborate with teams to protect sensitive information and ensure...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Build and maintain robust security controls across cloud environments, ensuring data protection and compliance. Collaborate on vulnerability management and secure configurations to enhance overall ent...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Engineer and maintain security controls across cloud environments, focusing on identity, network security, and compliance. Contribute to vulnerability management and secure configurations to enhance o...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise security by designing and maintaining robust controls across cloud environments, ensuring data protection and compliance while driving continuous improvement in secu...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Advance your career by designing and maintaining security controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of data and infrastructure while supporting compliance and risk management init...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security across cloud environments. You'll design, implement, and maintain security controls, ensuring robust protection of enterprise data and infrastructure...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate your career by designing and implementing security controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of enterprise data and infrastructure while enhancing compliance and risk mana...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate security measures by designing and maintaining robust controls across cloud environments, ensuring data protection and compliance while enhancing overall enterprise risk management strategies...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by implementing and managing security controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of enterprise data and infrastructure while supporting compliance and risk mana...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive security initiatives by implementing and managing controls across cloud environments, ensuring robust protection of data and infrastructure while enhancing compliance and risk management efforts...
2 weeks ago
$302K - $336K *
Lead the charge in defining and delivering a multi-year strategy for a Zero Trust architecture, ensuring secure systems and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineers and driving fleet-w...
2 weeks ago
$302K - $336K *
Join a team that's redefining security architecture by leading the development of a Zero Trust identity framework, driving innovation, and ensuring the reliability of critical systems across multiple...
2 weeks ago
$302K - $336K *
Lead the charge in defining and delivering a multi-year Zero Trust architecture, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to enhance security across diverse systems and teams...
2 weeks ago
AI Security Engineer - Red Team
$145K - $175K *
Champion security excellence by leading comprehensive reviews of AI deployments, focusing on risk assessment and mitigation while leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and accountability in critic...
1 week ago
Security-Compliance Program Manager
$140K - $175K *
Lead the charge in building trust through compliance frameworks, guiding customers and teams in navigating security and data protection. Engage directly with clients, translating complex compliance ne...
3 weeks ago
Lead DevSecOps Engineer and Application Administrator
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading the technical management of a mission-critical supply chain risk management dashboard. Oversee development, cybersecurity, and deployment operations while ensuring complian...
1 week ago
SecOps Security Engineer (Staff-level, L6)
$130K - $155K *
Optimize cloud security infrastructure and enhance detection capabilities while investigating and responding to alerts. Contribute to building internal tools to elevate security measures, your experti...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in integrating and managing machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring secure device authentication and reliable certificate lifecycle processes in a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform security by integrating machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring seamless device-to-user identity transitions while managing certificate lifecycles and collabora...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Bring your expertise to enhance secure device authentication in a dynamic environment. You'll integrate and manage machine certificate authentication across Windows endpoints, ensuring reliable certif...
3 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.