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 + Software Security Engineer, Secure Frameworks
$32K - $485K *
Architect robust security foundations across diverse systems, driving innovation and integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices, ensuring seamless adoption of frameworks while t...
3 weeks ago
Staff + Software Security Engineer, Secure Frameworks
$32K - $485K *
Help us design and build critical security foundations that empower teams across the organization. You'll lead initiatives in cryptography, authorization, and secure infrastructure, ensuring robust se...
3 weeks ago
Staff + Software Security Engineer, Secure Frameworks
$32K - $485K *
Transform security foundations by designing and building critical systems that enhance safety across the organization. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and drive adoption of robus...
3 weeks ago
$98K - $206K *
Join a dynamic team as you design and implement Azure IaaS solutions, ensuring operational support and service delivery for a government customer. Contribute to system modernization and enhance servic...
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Senior Check Point Firewall Engineer
$120K - $130K *
Lead the design and implementation of advanced firewall architectures, ensuring optimal security and performance. Collaborate with clients to manage Check Point firewalls, enhancing system integrity a...
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Embedded Software Security Engineer I - S3E
$57K - $108K *
Transform the future of missile software by designing and integrating real-time applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security systems while applying modern programming lang...
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Vulnerability Exposure Management
$110K - $130K *
Empower our manufacturing cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. As a senior engineer, you'll drive risk-informed remediation strategies, enhance operational safety, and collab...
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Senior Cloud Security Architect
$125K - $150K *
Drive security excellence by architecting robust cloud solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard sensitive data, enhance identity controls, and ensure compliance with industry...
1 week ago
$90K - $140K *
Join a team that's pioneering secure solutions for classified data and networks. Contribute to system configuration, testing, and innovative engineering projects that enhance security for government c...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Security Engineer - Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
$101K - $203K *
Drive the design and implementation of Data Loss Prevention strategies, enhancing security across cloud and endpoint environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data protection m...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Join our dynamic Product Development team to build and maintain high-performance C#/.NET applications across web and Windows platforms. Collaborate in an Agile environment, working on APIs, microservi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$142K - $227K *
Shape the future of AI security by leading client engagements, mentoring talent, and advancing innovative service offerings in a rapidly evolving landscape. Drive strategic initiatives that enhance go...
2 weeks ago
$142K - $227K *
Champion the future of AI security by leading client engagements, shaping service offerings, and mentoring talent. Drive innovative solutions at the intersection of AI adoption and cybersecurity, ensu...
2 weeks ago
$142K - $227K *
Manage AI security engagements, guiding clients through risk assessments and governance. Lead a team, shape service offerings, and build external presence in AI security while fostering talent develop...
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$142K - $227K *
Lead the development of AI security practices, guiding clients through risk assessments and governance. Mentor teams while shaping service offerings to address emerging threats in AI, ensuring robust...
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Lead the charge in advancing AI security practices, guiding clients through risk assessments, governance, and threat modeling. Mentor teams while shaping service offerings to meet evolving market dema...
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$142K - $227K *
Lead the charge in AI security, guiding clients through risk assessments, governance, and threat modeling. Shape the future of AI security while mentoring the next generation of experts in a dynamic...
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$142K - $227K *
Shape the future of AI security by leading client engagements, mentoring talent, and advancing innovative service offerings in a rapidly evolving landscape. Drive technical and strategic initiatives t...
2 weeks ago
$142K - $227K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI security. Lead client engagements, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment focused on risk assessment, governance, and sec...
2 weeks ago
$142K - $227K *
Advance the Security of AI practice by leading client engagements, shaping service offerings, and mentoring talent. Drive AI security initiatives, ensuring robust governance and risk management while...
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$142K - $227K *
Drive the development of AI security practices, leading client engagements and mentoring teams. Shape methodologies and enhance service offerings while building external presence in AI security throug...
2 weeks ago
$142K - $227K *
Transform the future of AI security by leading client engagements, mentoring talent, and shaping innovative service offerings in a rapidly evolving landscape. Drive strategic initiatives that enhance...
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$112K - $179K *
Drive impactful cybersecurity solutions as a DevSecOps Engineer, collaborating with a high-performing team to enhance national security through innovative problem-solving and technical expertise in dy...
1 week ago
$157K - $212K *
Unlock potential by designing and managing PKI systems, ensuring secure certificate services. Collaborate to maintain infrastructure health, enforce policies, and troubleshoot issues, driving innovati...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive security excellence by safeguarding enterprise systems and data. Leverage Splunk for threat detection, incident response, and compliance initiatives while collaborating with IT and operational t...
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.