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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$133K - $183K *

Unlock your potential as you support application security initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to identify risks, enhance coding practices, and contribute to robust vulnerability management...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $145K *

Deliver seamless integration and Tier 3 support for secure mobile infrastructure. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction while managing c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join us to enhance application security by conducting assessments, managing tools, and collaborating with teams to mitigate risks. Your expertise will help ensure secure development practices and prot...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$170K - $212K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of Enterprise and Product Security. As a strategic individual contributor, influence global security architecture and innovate protective solutions for cloud an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive customer engagement by leading sales engineering efforts, supporting strategic initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that me...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead robust cloud infrastructure solutions in AWS and AWS GovCloud, ensuring CI/CD and security compliance across environments. Collaborate with teams to optimize deployment and operational processes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion a robust security program, leading a team to achieve SOC 2 Type 2 attestation while ensuring secure engineering practices across diverse products and cloud environments. Drive compliance, ris...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Drive the growth and success of the West Sales Engineering team by leading technical execution, developing talent, and collaborating with sales leadership to achieve strategic customer outcomes and te...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security compliance by leading SOC 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 programs. Drive governance, internal audits, and automation to ensure compliance evolves with business growth while m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the reliability and scalability of a global multi-tenant platform. Drive SRE strategy, foster collaboration across teams, and ensure operational excellence while developin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform endpoint security management by ensuring compliance, investigating security events, and implementing corrective actions within the Department of Defense's Endpoint Security Solutions environ...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in securing cloud environments through continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cybersecurit...

Colorado, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate Solutions Engineering by designing innovative workflows and AI tools. Collaborate with Account Executives on mid-market deals, ensuring seamless integration and client satisfaction while shapi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $163K *

Develop and maintain integrated system solutions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate customer requirements into mission-critical capabilities, ensuring quality and efficiency th...

Lower Peach Tree, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$272K - $320K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering teams in cybersecurity, driving innovation in threat research and rapid response. Shape strategies, foster collaboration, and ensure organizational health wh...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our AI data platform, ensuring high-volume ingestion, processing, and governance of diverse media. Collaborate with researchers to create reproducible datasets and build infrast...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $235K *

Lead the charge in building robust backend services that streamline customer onboarding and provisioning workflows, ensuring seamless activation and reliable integrations across teams for optimal user...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining incident response in a cloud-native environment. Leverage your expertise to manage full-cycle incident response activities while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining innovation in software engineering for critical facilities. You'll design and deliver cutting-edge applications and data solutions, driving projects from concept to deplo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $150K *

Transform the security landscape by implementing and supporting cutting-edge physical security systems, ensuring client satisfaction and seamless integration for improved safety and network efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $183K *

Elevate customer experiences as you engage in technical product presentations, align solutions with client needs, and lead product evaluations within a collaborative sales engineering team. Transform...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Join us to design and maintain enterprise identity governance solutions, enhancing cybersecurity and automating identity processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable capabilities that...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving hardware security assessments, improving client security postures, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate with teams and engage directly with clients while enhanci...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex systems and enhancing security protocols. Utilize your extensive experience in Linux, PostgreSQL, and AWS to drive innovative solutions and ensure seamless operat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $111K *

Empower mission success by assessing utility vulnerabilities and enhancing infrastructure resilience against diverse threats. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure operational continuity...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.