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.
Endpoint Security / ESS Engineer (Journeyman)
$95K - $115K *
Transform endpoint security by managing compliance, investigating events, and coordinating remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational health and effective policy enforcement in...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining application security by guiding customers through complex evaluations. Leverage your expertise in offensive security to build relationships, deliver impactful demos, and...
3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform customer evaluations by leveraging your expertise in application and offensive security. Collaborate across teams to design tailored solutions, deliver impactful demonstrations, and drive pr...
3 days ago
Security Specialist - Controlled Access Program
$95K - $110K *
Champion security protocols for Controlled Access Programs, ensuring lifecycle protection management for USSPACECOM. Drive program requirements, train personnel, and mitigate risks to vital national s...
1 week ago
$131K - $237K *
Build and enhance enterprise web applications and RESTful APIs within the Identity, Credential, and Access Management domain, collaborating with a large team to deliver secure, scalable software solut...
1 week ago
Senior Systems Engineer / Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
$131K - $290K *
Serve as a Systems Engineer focusing on Information Systems Security, ensuring mission-critical systems are secure and reliable. Collaborate with teams throughout the system lifecycle to influence des...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Engineer (Expert)
$147K - $167K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing secure air-gapped Kubernetes platforms, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and automating CI/CD security processes in classified environments...
1 week ago
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Edge
$120K - $160K *
Shape cybersecurity strategies by designing resilient edge architectures for tactical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust security measures are integral to operations in...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Security Engineer - SME (R-00242)
$135K - $160K *
Transform your career by leading cybersecurity initiatives, overseeing application and cloud security, and collaborating with government stakeholders to enhance enterprise security posture and complia...
3 days ago
Cybersecurity Administrator III
$150K - $160K *
Elevate cybersecurity operations by managing and troubleshooting advanced SOC tools, ensuring infrastructure reliability, and supporting seamless integration of technologies to meet performance object...
2 days ago
Senior Security Engineer - Threat Detection
$157K - $238K *
Empower our security initiatives as you develop and enhance threat detection systems, streamline data pipelines, and leverage AI for more effective monitoring and response, ensuring safety for our cus...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Security Engineer - Threat Detection
$157K - $238K *
Pioneer innovative threat detection engineering solutions that protect our infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance our detection platform through advanced telemetry, improve pipeline relia...
Reposted 1 month ago
Vulnerability Research Engineer
$115K - $181K *
Unlock your potential as you reverse engineer software and firmware, develop automation tools, and collaborate with engineers to drive actionable insights in electronic warfare systems. Join a team de...
3 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform security compliance and monitoring in a FedRAMP environment, driving accessibility, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure ongoing authorization and alignment with evolving...
1 month ago
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to the security posture of information systems by ensuring compliance, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response efforts. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational sec...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $170K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative workforce products, guiding a dynamic team to enhance user access frameworks and policies while collaborating closely with Product Managers to drive project su...
1 week ago
$80K - $89K *
Support the firm’s information security function by ensuring compliance with regulatory and client cybersecurity requirements, coordinating audits, and enhancing security processes through collaborati...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $89K *
Elevate your career by supporting security compliance and audits, enhancing the firm's ISO 27001 ISMS, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence and effective communication of...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $200K *
Analyze and respond to security events, ensuring firm-wide information security. Collaborate with the team to enhance security posture, investigate incidents, and develop detection strategies for emer...
Yesterday
$150K - $200K *
Optimize security operations by analyzing and responding to security events, leveraging expertise in incident response and detection technologies to enhance the firm's information security posture acr...
Yesterday
DevSecOps Engineer - JobID-0336
$114K - $184K *
Join us to lead cybersecurity initiatives for critical systems, ensuring secure DevSecOps practices. You'll implement RMF, manage vulnerabilities, and collaborate with Navy officials to maintain compl...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform IT operations by owning support processes, enhancing systems, and leading initiatives. Collaborate with tech teams to streamline vendor management and security projects, ensuring reliable an...
4 days ago
Senior Product Security Engineer
$123K - $211K *
Innovate security measures for next-gen sensor platforms, ensuring robust protection throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into architecture...
6 days ago
1784 - Network Security Engineer III
$120K - $150K *
Advance cybersecurity measures by implementing DoD policies and enhancing system security across CANES environments. Leverage expertise in vulnerability management and automation to ensure robust prot...
2 days ago
Senior Platform Engineer (DevSecOps)
$82K - $172K *
Champion the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions, ensuring security and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize performance and scalability in a mission...
2 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.