Network Security Engineer Jobs

Discover Network Security Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals protect the systems that keep businesses connected, designing and maintaining safeguards against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and service disruptions. Browse vetted openings at organizations seeking experienced talent in network defense and cybersecurity.

What Does a Network Security Engineer Do?

Network Security Engineers build, operate, and improve protections for an organization’s network infrastructure. Their work may include configuring firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, virtual private networks, and secure access controls. They monitor network activity, investigate vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and collaborate with IT, cloud, and security teams to reduce risk while supporting reliable business operations.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with network protocols, routing and switching, firewalls, security information and event management (SIEM) tools, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Familiarity with cloud networking, zero-trust principles, scripting, and regulatory requirements can also be valuable. Relevant certifications may include CISSP, CCNP Security, or vendor-specific security credentials; requirements vary by employer and role.

Where Network Security Engineers Work

Network Security Engineers work across industries that depend on secure, resilient infrastructure, including technology, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and consulting. Roles may focus on enterprise networks, cloud environments, data centers, security operations, or security architecture. Some positions offer hybrid or remote arrangements, depending on operational and compliance needs.

Find Network Security Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements to identify opportunities that match your experience and career goals. New listings may be added regularly, so check back to find your next Network Security Engineer role.

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$176K - $308K *

Champion the design and implementation of VoIP infrastructure, enhancing AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence while mentoring p...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion a robust information security strategy, leading teams to safeguard assets and drive innovation in cybersecurity. Collaborate across departments to align security initiatives with business goa...

Rockville, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Advance your career as an Embedded Linux Software Developer, contributing to the evolution of mission-critical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance networking capabilities and d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $249K *

Pioneer security initiatives as a Staff Information Security Engineer, enhancing our security programs and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address threats and improve proces...

Brookfield, WIRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Empower security operations by managing cyber risk and vulnerability assessments, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating audits. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance cybersecurity...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance cybersecurity initiatives by managing risk, vulnerability, and compliance for critical systems. Collaborate with teams to implement standards and policies, ensuring robust security posture and...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $305K *

Create a robust security compliance program that ensures customer trust and regulatory readiness. Lead a global team, design controls, manage audits, and integrate AI-driven solutions to address diver...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, driving technical pre-sales excellence and shaping customer engagement with our AI-powered identity security platform to enhance security...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and maintaining secure cloud and infrastructure solutions while collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional client support and proactive maintenan...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading AI inference platform, optimizing GPU performance and collaborating with teams to enhance execution. Drive innovation in low-level coding and hardware integration for c...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative Network Observability products, driving strategy from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that empower operators to op...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting managed services infrastructure, ensuring seamless incident response, systems administration, and network troubleshooting while collaborating with internal t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $205K *

Empower the Data Center Solutions team by providing expert technical support, evaluating customer needs, and leading strategic projects across the Central US and Latin America, ensuring optimal produc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing secure GCP environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver modern cloud solutions that support federal cloud modernization initiatives...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion identity lifecycle management by automating access processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security posture. Collaborate with teams to identify anomalies and streamline auditing while m...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Transform digital services by collaborating on Azure cloud engineering, CI/CD, and observability. Support mission-aligned platform capabilities while ensuring secure, reliable, and maintainable soluti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $154K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading the modernization of critical systems. Utilize AI tools and collaborate with teams to implement robust security measures, ensuring compliance with federal...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Innovate cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure in Cloud.gov and Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security, driving impactful results for clients while shap...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion global expansion initiatives by managing the FedRAMP program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met while navigating a fast-paced enviro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, administering servers, and leading DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance application performance and security while men...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $95K *

Advance security measures by monitoring, analyzing, and remediating risks across the enterprise. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance security posture, focusing on threat detection, vulnerability mana...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

Engage in the design and development of robust full-stack solutions, guiding teams in secure engineering practices while integrating innovative technologies in a federal environment. Drive impactful c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by automating cloud data ingestion and transformation processes. Utilize cutting-edge AWS services to ensure reliability and performance in a mission-driven en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $248K *

Drive innovative solutions as a technical sales professional, partnering with teams to showcase Cisco’s diverse product portfolio, educate customers, and achieve strategic objectives through exception...

Nevada, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Network Security Engineer do?question toggle

    A Network Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains protections for computer networks. Typical responsibilities include managing firewalls and access controls, monitoring threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and helping respond to security incidents.

  • What skills are commonly required for Network Security Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include network protocols, routing and switching, firewall administration, intrusion detection and prevention, SIEM tools, vulnerability management, and incident response. Cloud security, scripting, and security certifications may also be useful.

  • How much do Network Security Engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying Network Security Engineer opportunities on the site.

  • Where can Network Security Engineers work?question toggle

    They work in many sectors, including technology, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and consulting. Their work may center on enterprise networks, cloud infrastructure, data centers, or security operations.

  • Are Network Security Engineer jobs remote?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid work, while others require on-site or occasional in-person work due to operational, security, or compliance needs. Check each job listing for its specific work arrangement.