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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$135K - $160K *

Transform application security by designing robust architectures and leveraging AI-driven tools. Collaborate across teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring comp...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Optimize secure cloud infrastructure and automate compliance controls while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliability and security in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $158K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining a robust information security audit program, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, CMMC, and other standards while collaborating with engineering teams to imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling stablecoin payment systems, ensuring secure integrations and guiding innovative fintech solutions. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges in a regu...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive application security excellence by collaborating with development teams to implement secure coding practices and conduct thorough security assessments throughout the software development lifecyc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $156K *

Lead the design, development, and integration of AI applications that enhance business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions while maintaining security, re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate the Enterprise Security program by managing cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution, and aligning security efforts with organizational goals while collaborating with diverse t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and secure next-gen infrastructure while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a diverse team, automate security practices, and mitigate risks through innovative solutions to uphold...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K *

Innovate the future of security by leveraging AI to enhance vulnerability discovery and automate workflows. Collaborate across teams to redefine offensive security practices and protect products and c...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $235K *

Take ownership of impactful software projects, driving end-to-end development across backend and frontend technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and ensu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's passionate about security innovation, focusing on penetration testing and threat modeling across diverse technologies. Leverage your expertise in software and hardware analysis to t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI systems by leveraging your expertise in Go and Python. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize and refine scalable services, ensuring high performance and u...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative energy solutions by leading electrical design projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality standards in protection and controls engineering. Collaborate with teams...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of security assurance operations while ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to engage with internal teams, manage client req...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as a DevSecOps Lead, where you'll design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud environments, ensuring efficient delivery of features while enhancing operational infrastructure for cri...

Reston, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Teleport Core Product by tackling performance, scalability, and security challenges. Lead a distributed team to design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions while enhancing obse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing Security Engineering and CloudSecOps team. Drive security initiatives across cloud and enterprise environments, ensuring compliance and resilience whil...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and deployment of a cutting-edge control plane for identity and credential management, ensuring reliability and security in customer-hosted environments while collaborating with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical health of a claims platform by enhancing applications, ensuring system stability, and bridging engineering with business needs. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with s...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Oversee cloud operations in a FedRAMP environment, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability. Lead the design, building, and management of complex infrastructure projects while optimizing perfor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by engineering real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels, utilizing diverse programming and design tools to enhance operational efficiency and mentor c...

Richmond, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative automation solutions across industries, focusing on real-time controls and information systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor peers while tack...

Raleigh, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with sales and engineering teams to design secure, scalable infrastructures. Drive customer success through technical evaluations and demos, leveraging e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Champion innovation by building and operating secure infrastructures for federal and partner environments, ensuring seamless deployments and reliable operations across diverse cloud and on-premises pl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.