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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$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

$100K - $138K *

Unlock the potential of ARM architecture by enhancing emulation and analysis capabilities. Collaborate across systems software to diagnose and improve execution support for ARM and AArch64 binaries, e...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $230K *

Elevate your career by owning the infrastructure and security of a multi-environment platform. Collaborate with leadership to build and operate systems that support critical government operations and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$290K - $340K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to develop cutting-edge web and AI security solutions. Drive strategy, execution, and organizational health while fostering a culture of innovation and accountabilit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading presales technical efforts in AI Agent Security. Collaborate with Account Executives to drive evaluations, influence strategies, and articulate value to diverse stakehol...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity by securing AI agents at scale. You'll lead presales technical efforts, collaborating with Account Executives to drive evaluations and articulate the value...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Empower growth by leading presales technical efforts, collaborating with sales teams to drive evaluations and articulate the value of AI Agent Security to diverse stakeholders in complex environments...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining identity management across diverse platforms. You'll architect secure authentication and authorization systems, ensuring seamless access for users and organizations while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Deliver seamless integration of security operations by managing vendor teams, mentoring embedded employees, and aligning strategies with client objectives while fostering communication and operational...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Drive the development of innovative security systems using AI/ML, managing risk across identity and access management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security while maintaining ope...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $215K *

Innovate backend infrastructure for AI security, ensuring compliance and risk assessment. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, enhancing scalability and security while shaping the future of cybersecu...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advanced security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security posture through hands-on penetration testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Mentor...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform custom manufacturing workflows by bridging CAD/CAM solutions with client needs. Collaborate with Sales to deliver tailored demos, support technical validations, and represent the brand at in...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $109K *

Elevate enterprise cybersecurity by designing robust architectures that protect IT and industrial environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement effect...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $158K *

Champion the design and development of scalable infrastructure for AI, enhancing data-platform capabilities and optimizing cloud-native architectures to support enterprise-level machine learning workl...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $230K *

Empower your career by leveraging your expertise in OT/IoT security to drive innovative solutions. Collaborate with clients and sales teams to enhance cybersecurity offerings and deliver impactful pre...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $184K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative OT/IoT security solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their cybersecurity posture while developing new service offerings that align with business ob...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $184K *

Unlock potential by serving as a customer-facing security expert, guiding clients through OT/IoT security projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security offerings and drive business objec...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by enhancing data security and integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, conduct audits, and mitigate risks while staying ahead of...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive technical sales success by leveraging your expertise in cloud and container technologies. Cultivate relationships, conduct demos, and secure wins while collaborating with our...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability across a financial services platform by guiding SRE teams, establishing best practices, and architecting robust AWS infrastructure to support millions of trans...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Develop and execute cybersecurity growth strategies, fostering executive relationships and leading complex pursuits. Leverage expertise to shape solutions and drive account expansion within institutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive security excellence by managing AWS GovCloud environments and enhancing DevSecOps pipelines. Ensure compliance with NIST standards while integrating security controls for continuous protection a...

Scott Air Force Base, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize enterprise monitoring solutions by administering Dynatrace, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational observability across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to im...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.