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.
Staff Mission Security Engineer, Build
$170K - $250K *
Manage the end-to-end design and deployment of classified IT infrastructures, ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions for U.S. Government progra...
Reposted today
Chief Engineer, Digital Investigations
$205K - $308K *
Lead the charge in advancing digital investigations by defining technical strategies, driving innovation, and collaborating across teams to enhance capabilities in forensics, analytics, and operationa...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Security Governance and Compliance
$128K - $156K *
Lead the transformation of cybersecurity governance and compliance, enhancing risk advisory capabilities. Collaborate across teams to strengthen security practices and drive continuous improvement in...
1 week ago
Manager, Security Governance and Compliance
$128K - $156K *
Drive the transformation of cybersecurity governance and compliance, leading a skilled team to enhance risk advisory practices, strengthen collaboration, and implement innovative solutions for effecti...
1 week ago
Offensive Security Technical Lead
$105K - $231K *
Drive offensive security initiatives by leading penetration testing and red-team efforts. Own complex technical engagements, ensuring robust assessments and impactful remediation strategies for federa...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower security engineering teams to build scalable tools that enhance product security. Lead cross-functional collaboration, drive strategic initiatives, and cultivate a high-performing team to miti...
4 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Agent Identity Security
$166K - $291K *
Play a key role in advancing Agent Identity Security by designing and developing innovative solutions for AI agents, ensuring robust access management and security across diverse enterprise systems wh...
1 week ago
Cyber Security Engineer (Application Security)
$110K - $150K *
Drive application security excellence by integrating robust security practices into our SDLC and CI/CD pipeline. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures, ensuring compliance with healthcar...
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Cyber Security Engineer (Application Security)
$110K - $150K *
Join a collaborative team to enhance application security across the SDLC and CI/CD pipeline, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while managing vulnerabilities and incident responses in a...
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Sr. Security Engineer, Customer Service Identity and Access Management
$178K - $226K *
Lead the charge in architecting innovative security solutions for Customer Service, driving strategy and execution across complex identity and access management projects while mentoring teams and infl...
2 days ago
$140K - $180K *
Shape the future of cryptographic accountability by managing and modernizing a critical database system. Leverage your expertise in database engineering to ensure data integrity while designing innova...
2 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Transform cryptographic accountability by managing and modernizing a critical database system. Oversee legacy data migration while ensuring operational integrity and compliance, developing a unique sk...
2 days ago
Technology Security Engineer (Open to Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security across cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity to implement and optimize robust security solutions, ensuring the protection of s...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team as a Lead Security Analyst, overseeing SOC operations, mentoring analysts, and enhancing security protocols. Drive incident response and ensure quality assurance in a fast-paced, c...
1 week ago
Information Systems Security Officer, Level 1
$135K - $160K *
Drive security excellence by managing policies, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to maintain system integrity and support incident response, all while fostering a secur...
2 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Officer, Level 1
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your potential as you support and enhance our information security posture, manage daily operations, and enforce policies while assessing risks and ensuring compliance with NIST RMF standards...
2 weeks ago
Information System Security Engineer
$107K - $195K *
Shape the future of information security by engineering and maintaining secure classified systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and protect sensitive data throughout the system lifecycl...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career with innovative network solutions in a classified environment. Lead the design, implementation, and operation of secure network infrastructures while ensuring compliance and integrat...
3 days ago
$135K - $155K *
Champion enterprise security by leading technical direction, designing robust security solutions, and mentoring engineers. Drive security initiatives, ensure effective controls, and collaborate with t...
3 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Officer
$114K - $171K *
Contribute to the security of information systems by ensuring compliance with DoD regulations, conducting audits, and implementing security measures. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a robust...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer secure cloud solutions by leveraging your DevSecOps expertise to enhance computing architecture and brokerage services, ensuring compliance with DoD frameworks while mentoring teams and drivin...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by managing Azure environments, collaborating with IT teams, and executing vulnerability management to safeguard data and assets effectively...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion cloud security by managing Azure environments, collaborating with IT teams, and mitigating risks. Drive incident response and vulnerability management to enhance our cybersecurity framework a...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by joining our IT Security Team as a Security Analyst, focusing on Azure cloud environments. Leverage your expertise to enhance our cybersecurity framework and collaborate on impac...
2 weeks ago
Systems Engineer III Cloud - Data Center
$95K - $115K *
Execute complex cloud and data center implementations, ensuring technical ownership from kickoff to successful customer handoff. Collaborate with teams to assess readiness, manage risks, and deliver a...
1 week 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.