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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$320K - $405K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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Rockville, MDRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $191K *

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$80K - $100K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $285K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $230K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $182K *

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$172K - $260K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$187K - $220K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

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$92K - $115K *

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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.