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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$180K - $200K *

Lead transformative AI projects by embedding within client teams, delivering production-ready solutions that drive real business impact. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand needs and s...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $144K *

Drive business growth by developing comprehensive security solutions, leveraging expertise in Fortinet Networking and OT Security. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to provide consultative...

Tennessee, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle the challenges of building scalable backend services in a cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the Temporal Cloud experience, focusing on reliability, performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career by driving strategic sales in a dynamic cybersecurity landscape, collaborating with leaders and partners to expand market presence and achieve impressive business growth. Engage with...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $140K *

Shape the future of finance data by collaborating with stakeholders to build reliable data models that enhance reporting and decision-making. Drive analytics projects from inception to delivery, ensur...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of technology by owning deployments, solving complex problems, and driving strategic initiatives for major clients. Collaborate closely with engineering and custom...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop and optimize cyber-intelligence tools to mitigate security risks. Oversee vulnerability assessments, analyze security breaches, and implement best practices while collaborating with teams to e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$279K - $349K *

Drive the strategy and execution of dedicated infrastructure engineering, leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise SaaS offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer exper...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading risk assessments, developing policies, and enhancing client maturity. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic guidance and foster strong relatio...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $210K *

Strategize and enhance data integrity across extensive systems, ensuring all operational data is accurate and reliable for key clinical and financial workflows while enabling self-serve analytics for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform the e-commerce landscape by leading backend architecture and integrations on Adobe Commerce. Drive performance optimization, mentor developers, and ensure operational reliability while colla...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $240K *

Drive enterprise success by partnering with Sales to address complex security and risk challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading solution design and customer validation while translating technic...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's redefining data governance through innovative integration and automation solutions. Collaborate across functions to design scalable architectures that enhance data management capabi...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping secure identity solutions across the enterprise. Lead the design and implementation of identity and access controls, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while col...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

The Network Optimization Manager is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining network optimization models to enhance logistics operations. This role involves analyzing complex systems, dev...

Irving, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud-native technologies by managing innovative engineering efforts in container orchestration and GPU acceleration, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $299K *

Transform the future of C4I systems as a Systems Engineering Manager, leading design initiatives and managing a team to ensure alignment with customer requirements. Drive modernization efforts through...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $224K *

Lead the design and modernization of mission-critical SATCOM systems, ensuring seamless integration and lifecycle support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ope...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as an Azure DevOps Engineer, where you'll manage CI/CD pipelines, coordinate releases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software relia...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of secure platform capabilities for enterprise clients, collaborating across teams to define product scope, manage complex requirements, and ensure successful delivery in highl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing Elastic Stack environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability while driving innovation in cloud an...

Fort Belvoir, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Lead innovative design solutions as a Senior Design Engineer, transforming client needs into actionable broadcast system designs. Collaborate with global teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure pro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$466K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building scalable platforms for large-scale machine learning model training, enhancing performance, and creating user-friendly experiences...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.