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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$118K - $148K *

Champion compliance excellence by coordinating federal assessments and driving continuous monitoring efforts. Support scalable processes that enable business growth while ensuring adherence to regulat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $230K *

Empower the Firewall team by defining security standards and remediation strategies. Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate blue team insights into actionable requirements, ensuring eff...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the enhancement of security measures for cloud-based healthcare solutions, focusing on vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$201K - $352K *

Lead critical product security initiatives, driving incident response and vulnerability management. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective resolution of security issues, enhancing the overall se...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $163K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging software engineering and cybersecurity expertise. Collaborate with researchers to enhance systems, automate processes, and deliver impactful tools that driv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing a comprehensive security program, ensuring robust protection for cutting-edge AI infrastructure while innovating security practices across multiple sites...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $159K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise application security through innovative design, implementation, and management of application control policies, ensuring robust endpoint protection and complianc...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $278K *

Elevate security measures for AI systems by designing and implementing robust controls. Collaborate across teams to safeguard infrastructure and data, addressing emerging risks while enabling safe AI...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$214K - $289K *

Champion security innovation by designing and implementing robust controls for AI systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, tackle emerging risks, and ensure safe AI adoption whil...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $125K *

Optimize security architectures by planning, designing, and implementing robust solutions. Collaborate with teams to manage risks, incidents, and vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with legal a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $219K *

Advance security initiatives by designing, implementing, and embedding robust security practices across AI-driven product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard applications...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $250K *

Engineer seamless deployment automation for secure environments, enhancing reliability and speed. Collaborate with teams to create reusable solutions, ensuring high-quality software delivery in air-ga...

Fort Washington, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee security initiatives across IT, AI, and cloud environments. Collaborate with engineers and R&D to enhance compliance, automate processes, and drive secure solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $225K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in security engineering, focusing on detection and response across cloud, identity, and AI systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and automa...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Empower security innovation by designing robust cloud and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, ensuring safe multi-cloud operations and compliance while driv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Optimize the DevSecOps landscape by designing and engineering a robust platform that enhances software development and systems integration for the U.S. Navy, focusing on automation and security in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$208K - $312K *

Drive IAM strategies across corporate and production environments, defining architecture, standards, and automating processes. Lead initiatives that enhance security, simplify access, and empower team...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance application security across web apps, APIs, and cloud services. Collaborate with development squads to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement proactive remediation str...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform application security practices by enhancing web, API, and cloud service protections. Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and integrate security into CI/CD workflo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the security strategy for a cutting-edge platform, focusing on supply chain security, code scanning, and threat modeling. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and drive innova...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform security practices by integrating DevSecOps and cloud security into our workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, automated security solutions that protect our pr...

Union, NJRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $265K *

Lead security initiatives to enhance application security across the SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security practices, conduct threat modeling, and mentor engineers, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by partnering with engineering leaders to influence secure design, conduct hands-on code reviews, and enhance security tooling, all while navigating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $238K *

Pioneer innovative threat detection engineering solutions that protect our infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance our detection platform through advanced telemetry, improve pipeline relia...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.