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.
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
Senior Azure Cloud & DevSecOps Engineer (TS SCI Cleared)
$145K - $186K *
Join a team that's shaping secure Azure environments and DevSecOps practices. Lead the full lifecycle of cloud solutions, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with cybersecurity and ap...
3 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
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
$120K - $145K *
Take ownership of the classified cyber assurance program, ensuring compliance and risk reduction while managing assessments, governance, and stakeholder communications in a dynamic environment...
1 week ago
Infrastructure Systems Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Develop and optimize Elastic Stack solutions in a multi-disciplined team, ensuring security and efficiency in a Federal DoD environment. Contribute to technical documentation and enhance capabilities...
1 week ago
Information Systems Security Engineer
$89K - $148K *
Transform security protocols by assessing vulnerabilities and designing robust architectures. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance system integrity while supporting the Navy Continu...
4 days ago
Information Systems Security Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Transform security protocols as a vital Information Systems Security Engineer. Collaborate across teams to implement secure designs, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance in dynamic environments...
1 month ago
GenAI Senior Security Engineer, Red Team
$174K - $252K *
Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading offensive red teaming efforts on Generative AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance safety measures, e...
2 days ago
$147K - $232K *
Manage compliance for ISO 27001:2022, oversee security practices, conduct audits, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure robust, effective risk management and continuous improvement in security framew...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Systems Integration Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Collaborate with us to enhance mission-critical biometric systems through automation, integration, and operational support. Leverage your expertise in Linux, DevOps, and cloud technologies to drive ef...
3 weeks ago
$79K - $162K *
Drive mission success by coordinating systems engineering and integration efforts across diverse teams, ensuring seamless software delivery and operational continuity in complex environments. Your exp...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...
1 week ago
$120K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing security architecture by designing and implementing robust technology solutions across the IT landscape, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while collaborating with d...
2 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer II, CLS Infrastructure and Product Security
$143K - $194K *
Engineer secure, scalable software solutions that enhance customer trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain high-quality services, while mentoring junior engineers...
4 days ago
$135K - $155K *
Join our dedicated engineering team to enhance endpoint management using Microsoft Intune and MCM. Leverage your expertise in a senior role to support a government client, ensuring efficient operation...
1 week ago
Lead ServiceNow Security and Data Protection Engineer
$130K - $260K *
Lead the charge in establishing security governance and standards for the ServiceNow platform. Collaborate across teams to define security strategy, evaluate risks, and enhance security capabilities...
2 weeks ago
Analyst, Information Security Compliance
$90K - $105K *
Lead the charge in implementing and monitoring compliance strategies across cybersecurity standards, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance risk management and ensure rigorous adherence to regula...
Reposted 4 days ago
Analyst, Information Security Compliance
$90K - $105K *
Manage compliance processes to ensure organizational adherence to cybersecurity standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance cybersecurity systems, audit support, and streamline RFP responses...
Reposted 4 days ago
Security Lead - Multiple Openings
$151K - $152K *
Drive your career with a role focused on enhancing information security controls, overseeing testing, and implementing robust data protection solutions across advanced emulation environments. Join us...
Today
Security Lead - Multiple Openings
$151K - $152K *
Drive the evolution of information security controls by assessing effectiveness, planning security testing, and implementing integrated data protection solutions to safeguard complex systems and enhan...
Yesterday
Enterprise IT Strategist (ICAM/Zero Trust Architect)
$165K *
Advance enterprise cybersecurity by architecting ICAM and Zero Trust solutions. Collaborate with teams to modernize identity governance and access management, ensuring secure and scalable frameworks t...
4 days ago
Enterprise IT Strategist (ICAM/Zero Trust Architect)
$165K *
Empower your career by leading ICAM and Zero Trust architecture initiatives, driving modernization efforts across enterprise environments to enhance cybersecurity and identity governance while collabo...
4 days ago
Sr Software Engineer, Platform Cryptography
$128K - $219K *
Help us design and build secure cryptographic services for a large-scale SaaS platform, ensuring compliance and reliability while applying ML techniques to enhance security and anomaly detection in a...
2 days ago
IT Security and Compliance Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Empower our security landscape by managing IT security operations, compliance, and audit readiness. Collaborate with teams to enhance security controls and ensure a robust, audit-ready environment whi...
3 days ago
$75K - $158K *
Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of BeyondTrust solutions, enhancing security and functionality while collaborating across teams to resolve issues and optimize performance. Drive...
Reposted 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.