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.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the enhancement of security measures for cloud-based healthcare solutions, focusing on vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...
1 week ago
Information Systems Security Engineer - TS/SCI
$88K - $154K *
Elevate your career by leading cybersecurity efforts to secure DoD systems. As a key engineer, you'll manage vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and enhance security posture through hands-on technical...
2 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Engineer - TS/SCI
$88K - $154K *
Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system integrity. Collaborate with teams to remediate findings and uphold NIST standards in a hands-on techn...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate cybersecurity measures by enhancing architecture, automating security tools, and ensuring robust incident response across diverse environments, while collaborating with IT teams to maintain an...
3 weeks ago
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Identity and Device Management, & Networking Security
$160K - $240K *
Unlock potential by leading the security of High Performance Computing environments. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and enhance security measures, ensuring robust protection of corpora...
2 weeks ago
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Identity and Device Management, & Networking Security
$160K - $240K *
Transform the security landscape by leading the protection of High Performance Computing environments. Leverage your expertise in network architecture and security best practices to enhance resilience...
2 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Manager
$110K - $130K *
Elevate security compliance for mission-critical systems by managing RMF processes, translating policy into actionable requirements, and ensuring continuous monitoring. Collaborate with engineering te...
4 days ago
IT Systems Engineer - Identity & Automation
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing employee IT experiences by streamlining onboarding, access management, and compliance processes. Collaborate across teams to automate workflows and ensure secure, efficien...
4 days ago
Senior Engineer, Network Security, Deloitte Global Technology
$69K - $114K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced network security solutions, ensuring robust protection of critical infrastructure and data assets while collaborating with cross-functional teams...
Today
Level II Security Systems Technician
$93K *
Join a team that's dedicated to technical excellence, leading complex installations and mentoring junior technicians while ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction in advanced securit...
4 days ago
$90K - $189K *
Empower security through comprehensive controls, ensuring data integrity and compliance across AI platforms and infrastructures, while supporting incident response in a dynamic cybersecurity environme...
Reposted 1 week ago
Systems Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly
$131K - $290K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of complex systems. Your expertise will drive the design, development, and integration of high-quality hardware/software systems, ensuring performance, reliabilit...
5 days ago
$126K - $170K *
Drive innovation by leading DevSecOps initiatives for critical space missions, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance software delivery, security, and operational readiness across multiple enviro...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform team dynamics by leading a diverse group of ICT/Security professionals, ensuring technical excellence and fostering collaboration across various market sectors while driving project success...
3 weeks ago
Advanced Specialist, Security Engineer
$80K - $125K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading technical efforts in sovereign security. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with global regulations, mentor engineers, and drive innovative soluti...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Engage in designing and implementing robust cybersecurity solutions while managing security technologies and cloud services. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational performance and support clie...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by leading IT security initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and...
Reposted 1 week ago
$115K - $125K *
Champion the security of information assets by implementing and enhancing security controls, processes, and technologies. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory...
2 days ago
$115K - $125K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by safeguarding information assets and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices, enhance security technologies, and mitig...
2 days ago
Information Systems Security Engineer
$130K - $149K *
Transform security landscapes by analyzing operational environments, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cybersecurit...
1 week ago
Cybersecurity Engineer, Journeyman
$90K - $108K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity for critical systems. You'll support security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response, ensuring robust protection of information system...
1 week ago
$128K - $214K *
Unlock potential by designing and managing enterprise-level virtualized environments. Collaborate on full-lifecycle systems administration and optimize scalable storage solutions while presenting tech...
3 days ago
$69K - $158K *
Engineer robust cyber security solutions for military systems, ensuring secure operations across classified and unclassified environments. Collaborate with experts to assess vulnerabilities and implem...
Reposted 5 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Unlock your potential by managing enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, enhancing security posture, and ensuring compliance across IT, OT, and Physical Security environments while driving continuous...
2 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Manager - Advanced
$165K - $175K *
Lead the charge in managing cybersecurity posture across programs, ensuring effective risk management and security controls. Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate cybersecurity into operatio...
1 week ago
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.