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.
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Principal Cyber Security Engineer
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Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by delivering innovative solutions, enhancing identity management, and ensuring robust security measures in dynamic environments. Your expertise...
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Lead the charge in technical excellence as the Chief Engineer, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure superior ground system capabilities and mission readiness. Drive engineering processes and stra...
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Lead the charge in enhancing security for large-scale engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to conduct reviews, develop threat models, and implement scalable security methodologies that protect...
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Lead, Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE)
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Optimize security processes and systems as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance and enhancing system design. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements and deliver actionable insights...
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Transform the identity security landscape by architecting innovative solutions that ensure secure access and governance for both human and non-human identities, leveraging AI-native engineering practi...
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Endpoint and Data Security Engineer
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Accelerate your career by managing and optimizing endpoint and data security solutions. This role enhances protection, threat detection, and compliance across enterprise environments while driving con...
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Optimize system performance and security for critical applications, ensuring seamless operation and support for diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance network reliability and implemen...
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Elevate security standards by leading platform security architecture and integration. Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software to ensure a secure chain of trust throughout the product lifec...
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Drive innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, collaborating within an Agile Scrum team to analyze data, develop algorithms, and enhance missile threat prediction capabilities. Your expertise will...
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Elevate your career as a Software Engineer, supporting critical testing and integration tasks for advanced microprocessor systems. Collaborate on software testing, scripting, and hardware/software int...
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Join a team that's enhancing security across applications and cloud environments. You'll lead incident response, implement security improvements, and collaborate with engineering leaders to prioritize...
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Sr. Security Governance Engineer, Secure Build & Change
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Transform enterprise security governance by developing actionable controls and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security standards into engineering workflows, ensuring co...
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Sr. Security Governance Engineer, Secure Build & Change
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Drive the evolution of security governance by translating policies into actionable controls. Collaborate across teams to establish a robust governance framework, ensuring continuous compliance and ris...
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Sr. Security Governance Engineer, Secure Build & Change
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Cybersecurity RMF Analyst / ISSE - TS/SCI
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Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for DoD systems, focusing on security controls, compliance documentation, and vulnerability remediation across Linux and Windows environments. Engage...
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Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...
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Cloud Security Controls Engineer
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Innovate cloud security solutions by automating controls across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and ensure robust cloud operations while driv...
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Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior
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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.