Explore Security Engineer Jobs

Security Engineers design, build, and maintain the systems that protect organizations from cyber threats. Their work can span application security, cloud platforms, networks, endpoints, and identity systems. Explore vetted Security Engineer opportunities on Ladders, with professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Security Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by company and specialization. Security Engineers may assess vulnerabilities, strengthen infrastructure, develop security controls, automate detection and response, and partner with engineering teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. They may also investigate incidents and help organizations meet regulatory or internal security requirements.

Common Security Engineer Specializations

  • Application Security: Identify software vulnerabilities and guide secure design, testing, and deployment.
  • Cloud Security: Protect cloud environments, workloads, identities, and data through secure architecture and configuration.
  • Network and Infrastructure Security: Design safeguards for networks, servers, endpoints, and enterprise systems.
  • Security Operations and Detection: Build monitoring, alerting, and response capabilities to identify and contain threats.
  • Product Security: Integrate security practices into product development and advise teams on risk reduction.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly value experience with security architecture, vulnerability management, scripting or automation, and cloud or network technologies. Familiarity with secure coding, threat modeling, incident response, identity and access management, and security frameworks can also be useful. Requirements vary by role; some positions prioritize hands-on experience, while others may request a relevant degree or certifications.

Find Your Next Security Engineer Role

Compare Security Engineer job titles, responsibilities, and qualifications to find opportunities that fit your expertise and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore their next move in cybersecurity.

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$194K - $253K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security measures across enterprise systems. Utilize your expertise to design advanced security solutions, assess risks, and mentor engineers, driving innovation and prote...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of security engineering by implementing robust controls, enhancing monitoring, and driving risk management initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and operational e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive security excellence by safeguarding applications and cloud infrastructure. Leverage your expertise to enhance incident response, monitor systems, and collaborate with partners to ensure robust s...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with innovative security solutions that protect data integrity and enforce policies across trusted devices. Collaborate with teams to enhance security infrastructure and mitigate ris...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $202K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by embedding secure practices early in development. Collaborate with developers to build automated security solutions, conduct threat modeling, and e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Champion security excellence by assessing risks, implementing measures, and collaborating with teams to enhance IT infrastructure. Drive continuous improvement in security practices while responding t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Champion cloud security by developing policies, enhancing architectures, and leading incident response efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and mentor junior engineers while safeguardi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Champion the development of cloud security policies and strategies, ensuring robust cyber resiliency. Lead incident response efforts and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with industry partn...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by protecting systems and data. Engage in incident response, vulnerability management, and security technology administration while collaborating with cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and maintaining robust systems that protect critical data and infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable security solutions and automate i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $220K *

Join us to shape our security architecture and compliance program. You'll lead ISO 27001 certification, secure cloud environments, and drive proactive security measures in a fast-paced, high-ownership...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $118K *

Contribute to our security operations by monitoring, triaging, and responding to incidents. Collaborate with teams to enhance threat detection and vulnerability management, ensuring a secure environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $118K *

Grow your career with a hands-on role in security operations, focusing on incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $118K *

Engage in hands-on security operations, monitoring incidents, and managing vulnerabilities across IT and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance threat detection and response, ensuring b...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $118K *

Empower a proactive security environment by monitoring, triaging, and responding to incidents. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and ensure swift resolution of threats while maintain...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing network security by designing, deploying, and managing advanced security systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust access control and optimize traf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform security landscapes by implementing robust controls, enhancing incident response, and ensuring compliance across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to safeguard client and internal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate security standards by architecting and managing robust security solutions across cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance and driving security excellence within engineering teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize security measures by identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with engineering teams to implement effective solutions, ensuring robust protection across applications and infrastructure w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Explore a dynamic role in security engineering, focusing on cloud security, compliance, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and automate complianc...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security at scale by developing innovative solutions, automating processes, and promoting best practices to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security for our cloud-native SaaS platform. You'll manage threat detection, vulnerability remediation, and application security while collaborating with engineering to mi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our cloud-native security posture. You'll manage threat detection, vulnerability remediation, and application security while collaborating with engineering to mitigate ris...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security standards by leading bug bounty programs, conducting audits, and enhancing software supply chain security. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that protect users and en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Security Engineer do?question toggle

    A Security Engineer designs, implements, and improves technical safeguards that protect an organization’s systems, applications, networks, and data. Duties may include security assessments, vulnerability remediation, automation, incident support, and collaboration with product or infrastructure teams.

  • What skills are useful for Security Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include security architecture, vulnerability management, cloud or network security, scripting, threat modeling, identity and access management, and incident response. The most relevant skills depend on the role’s specialization and technology environment.

  • Are there different types of Security Engineer roles?question toggle

    Yes. Specializations include application security, cloud security, product security, network and infrastructure security, and security operations or detection engineering.

  • Do Security Engineers need certifications?question toggle

    Some employers value certifications, but requirements differ. Relevant experience and demonstrated technical skills may be equally or more important, depending on the position.

  • What salary range can I expect for a Security Engineer job?question toggle

    Compensation varies by experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more.