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.
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.
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.
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.
$120K - $140K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative healthcare solutions by engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and providing technical guidance throughout the sales process to drive successful out...
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Senior Engineering Manager, App Excellence
$230K - $334K *
Join a team that's redefining software excellence by leading cross-platform engineering initiatives. Drive strategy, foster collaboration, and enhance customer experiences across desktop, mobile, and...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of identity verification. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead technical direction, tackle complex challenges, and collaborate across teams to enhance systems that pr...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive the development of innovative LLM-powered analytics systems, enhancing healthcare data insights through natural-language processing, robust querying, and compliance features, while collaborating...
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Transform the future of mobile broadcasting by leading technical operations, ensuring show readiness, and delivering exceptional live production experiences while mentoring teams and managing client r...
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Engineering Manager, Marketing Technology
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Lead the charge in transforming a communications platform by guiding two teams to enhance messaging systems, ensuring reliable delivery and operational excellence while fostering a culture of AI-nativ...
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Champion the resolution of complex technical issues for clients, leveraging expertise in Linux, networking, and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and operational c...
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Senior QA Engineer, AI & Automation
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining quality assurance through AI-accelerated test automation. You'll build scalable automation suites, integrate quality gates, and collaborate with engineers to enhance test...
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Champion the implementation and support of Windows Server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security across diverse customer infrastructures while collaborating with technical teams and s...
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Senior Counsel, Technology & Strategic Partnerships
$184K - $253K *
Drive strategic partnerships and technology transactions as a Senior Counsel, overseeing complex agreements and M&A support. Collaborate cross-functionally to build processes and provide business-focu...
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Senior Engineer - Fraud Detection (Remote)
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of digital fraud detection by leading engineering strategies, optimizing detection methodologies, and integrating advanced analytics to combat sophisticated fraud attacks across custo...
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Senior Engineering Manager, Platform
$150K - $180K *
Lead and grow a high-performing platform engineering team, setting vision and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance product velocity and reliability for enterprise custo...
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ServiceNow ITSM Engineer - Federal Health IT
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by configuring and maintaining ServiceNow ITSM capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance service reliability and operational workflows, supporting a vital federal healthcare...
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$145K - $175K *
Champion the architecture of a patient services platform, integrating Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud and .NET/Azure. Collaborate with teams to define standards, drive adoption, and ensure a secure, sc...
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Hardware Development Engineer (Senior level)
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Join us to lead hardware development for safety-critical airborne systems. Drive technical direction, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with DO-254 objectives while mentoring engineers a...
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Senior Program Manager, Brand & Marketing
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Unlock potential by establishing a robust program management framework that integrates Global Brand and Marketing efforts. Drive strategy execution, manage cross-functional initiatives, and enhance op...
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Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving operational excellence. Lead on-site teams, manage budgets, and collaborate w...
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Applied AI Engineer, Enterprise - EDU
$150K - $180K *
Transform enterprise AI deployments by partnering with organizations to design, build, and scale robust systems that drive measurable business outcomes and enhance operational readiness through hands...
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Enterprise Sales Engineer - Strategic, Consumer Business Services
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to drive technical pre-sales, mentor peers, and enhance customer relationships. Own the sales process for strategic accounts, ensuring seamless transitions and fostering growth thr...
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$110K - $130K *
Pioneer security excellence by leading IT security operations, enhancing cloud and endpoint security, and driving compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks whil...
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Network Engineer - Skillbridge
$100K - $120K *
Lead critical compliance efforts to enhance security posture and documentation integrity across diverse networks. Collaborate with teams to execute risk management tasks, ensuring systems are audit-re...
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Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Services
$145K - $175K *
Pioneer innovative cloud architectures and drive scalable solutions. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance cloud services, ensuring reliability and security while embracing modern DevOps pra...
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Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Services
$145K - $175K *
Pioneer innovative cloud architectures and drive scalable solutions for a cloud-native platform. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance reliability, security, and performance while mentoring...
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Senior Software Engineer - Builder Platform
$135K - $160K *
Innovate within a dynamic team to develop and enhance a robust platform for agents and workflows, driving productivity and collaboration across engineering and business functions while ensuring qualit...
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Senior Solutions Engineer (EST or CST Time Zone)
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Solutions Engineer, driving technical validation and collaboration with sales teams to showcase product value and secure customer trust in a dynamic, innovative envir...
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What does a Security Engineer do?
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?
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?
Yes. Specializations include application security, cloud security, product security, network and infrastructure security, and security operations or detection engineering.
Do Security Engineers need certifications?
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?
Compensation varies by experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more.