IT Security Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain the technologies that protect an organization’s networks, systems, and data. They combine infrastructure expertise with cybersecurity skills to strengthen defenses, reduce risk, and help businesses respond to evolving threats. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and environment, but often include configuring firewalls and intrusion detection systems, securing cloud and on-premises infrastructure, monitoring for vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response. These engineers may also develop security standards, assess system changes, automate controls, and collaborate with IT, operations, and compliance teams.
Employers commonly seek experience with network and systems administration, security architecture, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and cloud platforms. Knowledge of scripting, vulnerability management, encryption, and security frameworks can also be valuable. Relevant certifications may include CISSP, Security+, or vendor-specific credentials; requirements differ across roles.
IT Security Systems Engineers can pursue opportunities across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, government, and consulting. With experience, professionals may advance into senior security engineering, security architecture, security operations leadership, or information security management. Ladders focuses on vetted professional positions with salaries of $100,000 or more, though pay and requirements vary by location, employer, and experience.
Search current openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation. Use filters to narrow your search by location, seniority, and other preferences, and find an opportunity that fits your cybersecurity experience and career goals.
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Shape the future of AI security by architecting innovative solutions for risk management and automated prevention, ensuring robust security frameworks for global operations and compliance with industr...
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Elevate your career by leading innovative cybersecurity strategies that enhance military operations. Collaborate with experts, drive mission success, and produce impactful technical work to shape the...
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Systems Engineer - SME | TS/SCI w/ Poly
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Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex system challenges. You'll lead modernization efforts across networks, compute, storage, and cloud for a vital national-security mission, ensuring robust...
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Expert Cyber Security Engineer
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Join a dynamic team to shape the future of cyber security by architecting and integrating robust security solutions into IT systems, leading development efforts, and ensuring compliance with industry...
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Shape the future of IT infrastructure by joining an Agile team focused on systems administration, networking, and hardware. Contribute to mission-critical projects while enhancing your skills in a dyn...
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Drive complex security initiatives, mentor engineers, and lead investigations into high-impact incidents, focusing on AI/LLM security posture and compliance across multiple domains...
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Transform cloud and security landscapes by evaluating architectures, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing DevSecOps maturity. Collaborate on modern infrastructure strategies to ensure high availa...
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Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
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Lead cybersecurity governance and risk management for critical U.S. Army systems. Oversee compliance, manage ATO processes, and mentor security teams to ensure adherence to DoD and NIST standards whil...
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Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
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Transform cybersecurity governance and risk management for U.S. Army systems. Lead RMF execution, manage ATO activities, and ensure compliance with DoD and NIST standards while mentoring security team...
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Empower the organization by enhancing cybersecurity measures and supporting IT operations. Collaborate with teams to secure systems, manage vulnerabilities, and deliver training, ensuring a robust sec...
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Information Assurance and Security Engineer
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Transform the security landscape by providing expert information assurance support for cloud-hosted systems. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance security protocols and ensure compliance with feder...
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Lead the development of a Zero Trust security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Shape strategies for identity-centric controls, network segmentation, and continuous verificati...
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Advance your career by ensuring robust security configurations, managing platforms, and aligning systems with industry standards while collaborating across teams for optimal performance and compliance...
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Advanced Cybersecurity Analytics Engineer III
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Innovate defensive cybersecurity strategies by analyzing data trends, developing countermeasures, and collaborating with teams to prevent compromises and enhance enterprise security. Drive proactive m...
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Lead the charge in shaping complex technical solutions by developing operational requirements, translating needs into actionable plans, and coordinating across teams to ensure alignment with mission o...
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Automation Cyber Security Engineer
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Help us enhance cybersecurity for marine vessel automation systems by assessing vulnerabilities, defining hardening measures, and collaborating with teams to implement effective solutions that ensure...
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Drive your career with a pivotal role in designing and integrating complex hybrid systems, overseeing the full development lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovati...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing storage and backup solutions for a DoD customer. This role involves engineering, administration, and innovation across on-premises and cloud environments, ens...
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Elevate operational efficiency by providing expert engineering and administration support for storage and backup solutions across diverse environments, ensuring compliance and innovation in system man...
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Senior Consultant I - Network Security Engineering
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Innovate with us to enhance network security platforms, ensuring robust protection and operational efficiency. As a key engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges, automate processes, and collaborate...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity for connected medical devices, leading cross-functional teams to design secure products, manage risks, and ensure compliance with industry standar...
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Infrastructure & Security Engineer
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Elevate infrastructure and security by designing scalable systems, safeguarding sensitive data, and embedding security practices across teams. Collaborate to enhance developer velocity while ensuring...
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Lead the charge in overseeing all aspects of Bank systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance. Manage resources, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across teams for seamless oper...
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Champion cybersecurity initiatives by safeguarding data, implementing protective measures, and educating teams on security protocols. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance IT security and ensure co...
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Senior Security Control Assessor - Team Lead
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Contribute to comprehensive security assessments and risk management processes, ensuring compliance with FISMA and NIST standards while leading a team to deliver actionable insights and recommendation...
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What does an IT Security Systems Engineer do?
An IT Security Systems Engineer builds and maintains technical safeguards for an organization’s networks, systems, applications, and data. Work may include security configuration, vulnerability assessments, monitoring, access controls, and incident response.
What qualifications are common for IT Security Systems Engineer jobs?
Many positions ask for experience in systems or network administration and cybersecurity, along with familiarity with security tools, cloud environments, and risk management. Specific degrees, certifications, and years of experience depend on the employer and role.
Which certifications can help an IT Security Systems Engineer?
Certifications such as CISSP and CompTIA Security+ may be useful, as can credentials focused on cloud platforms or particular security vendors. The most relevant certification depends on the technologies and responsibilities in a job posting.
How much do IT Security Systems Engineers earn?
Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific salary information.
Where can IT Security Systems Engineers find jobs?
They can find roles across sectors that depend on secure digital infrastructure, including technology, finance, healthcare, government, and consulting. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities and search filters to help candidates explore relevant openings.