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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$184K - $356K *

Join a team that's redefining reliability in large-scale systems. Drive innovation and operational excellence in a 24/7 environment, implementing strategies that elevate our data platform and resilien...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K *

Lead the charge in securing AI applications by building robust defenses and controls across our core security platforms. This hands-on role involves engineering, deploying, and operating security meas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology services for federal clients. As an IP Network Engineer II, you will design, implement, and sustain complex network systems, ensuring optimal perfor...

Hawaii, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to build high-performance, user-facing trading products. Shape the future of real-time web applications while collaborating across the stack to deliver...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security frameworks and compliance. Lead GRC engagements, assess risks, and develop tailored strategies to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive platform architecture and strategy, owning scalable production environments. Lead cross-team collaboration, mentor engineers, and advocate for DevSecOps practices while solving complex technical...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Transform complex data ecosystems by leveraging your Elasticsearch expertise to design, optimize, and lead advanced analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-cr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $307K *

Transform the pre-sales engineering landscape by leading a high-performing team, driving technical strategy, and enhancing customer engagement across major accounts to achieve optimal business outcome...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Empower the development of our open source software solutions while collaborating with engineers and community contributors. Leverage your cloud native expertise to enhance mission outcomes through in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $149K *

Analyze and enhance IT infrastructure through secure cloud solutions, ensuring 24x7 availability. Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows, improve system reliability, and tackle complex challen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage clients by leading the technical onboarding of a digital banking platform. Collaborate with internal teams to customize features, support data conversion, and ensure timely, high-quality deploy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $208K *

Transform our technology infrastructure by enhancing automation, troubleshooting issues, and fostering collaboration. Bring your expertise to support a scalable infrastructure platform that manages di...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Elevate customer solutions by providing architectural expertise and innovative strategies. Collaborate with account teams and partners to deliver high-value technical consulting and drive competitive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $423K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading secure architecture and engineering initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant systems across a complex, multi-partner...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving cybersecurity sales growth by leveraging your expertise to build relationships, advise clients, and deliver innovative security solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhanc...

Albany, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $180K *

Advance identity infrastructure operations within government cloud systems, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user access and automate...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $214K *

Lead the charge in enhancing development infrastructure, driving engineering excellence through innovative CI/CD solutions, and fostering collaboration to deliver high-quality software systems that me...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive technical discussions with prospects and customers, ensuring optimal use of our solutions. Collaborate with the Sales team to create innovative solutions, enhance customer experience, and accele...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise security by leading engineering for a core product portfolio. Drive technical direction, quality, and innovation while fostering a culture of AI-driven develop...

RemoteRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful software solutions by embedding with clients, transforming ambiguous needs into deployable features across secure environments. Collaborate closely with users and stakeholders to deliv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $226K *

Deliver robust storage and virtual infrastructure solutions, ensuring secure and reliable operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and maintain systems, enhancing mission-cr...

Annapolis, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Transform identity governance at scale by leading the SailPoint ISC platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and compliance across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to e...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Champion customer success by designing and optimizing scalable programs that enhance adoption of identity security solutions, ensuring impactful training and resources for customer-facing teams...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $280K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a team focused on scalable multi-tenant platforms for MSPs and MSSPs. Collaborate across departments to enhance product capabilities and ensure operational succ...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.