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.

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

$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...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to enhance the security posture of our production platform. As an Infrastructure Security Engineer, you'll drive remediation efforts, build security frameworks, and collaborate with teams to p...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading Microsoft Cloud security projects, deploying SIEM and XDR solutions, and enhancing customer environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive innovation in Manage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on overcoming operational challenges and enhancing their cybersecurity posture through ta...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative security solutions, collaborating with sales teams to educate clients on challenges and deliver tailored strategies that enhance organizational safety and operation...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Transform customer security by collaborating with sales to identify needs, demonstrating solutions, and educating partners on best practices in cybersecurity. Drive engagement through meetings and eve...

Vancouver, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $198K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by delivering tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges, and enhancing operational safety through expert collaboration with sales and pa...

Portland, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security through proactive assessments and innovative solutions. Contribute to compliance and risk management while implementing best practices in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping security and compliance across the company. You'll lead HITRUST and SOC 2 programs, ensuring data protection while collaborating with engineering and legal teams in a hands...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $212K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security through innovative penetration testing and vulnerability research. Collaborate with talented engineers to safeguard consumer devices and drive impact...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing organizational security by developing security frameworks, assessing controls, and collaborating with technical teams to create a resilient security architecture for moder...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of advanced security solutions, providing hands-on expertise in Next-Gen SIEM and AI Detection. Collaborate with diverse clients to enhance their security posture through tail...

St. Petersburg, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $255K *

Shape the future of application security by mentoring teams, driving initiatives, and enhancing security practices. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify vulnerabilities and implement...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...

Fairfax, VARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform customer security strategies by collaborating with sales teams to identify needs, demonstrate solutions, and educate partners on best practices, ensuring organizations are safeguarded agains...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $172K *

Unlock potential by managing GRC initiatives that enhance compliance, security, and risk management. Collaborate across teams to implement frameworks, automate workflows, and leverage AI for measurabl...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by conducting proactive reviews, managing complex incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response mechanisms whil...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Help us enhance security by managing vulnerabilities in our cloud and applications. Collaborate with engineering to remediate issues, oversee incident readiness, and ensure robust endpoint and network...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $285K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by designing and delivering innovative, multi-domain security services. Collaborate across teams to enhance physical and cloud security, ensuring ope...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$270K *

Shape a secure future for research technologies. Lead in defining security for multi-cloud environments that enable high-compute research, ensuring safety in CI/CD practices and automated systems for...

Berkeley, CARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $196K *

Drive security strategy across the enterprise, embedding security in development lifecycles and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical maturity and secure AI adoption while m...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $235K *

Shape the future of security architecture for agentic AI systems by creating and implementing robust, secure solutions that empower innovative applications and ensure data safety in a collaborative, f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.