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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$405K - $485K *

Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $210K *

Drive new business growth by managing a dynamic territory, leveraging channel partners, and executing strategic plans to build relationships and accelerate pipeline development in the cybersecurity se...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic territory management and partner collaboration. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity sales to build relationships, negotiate contracts, and enha...

Redwood City, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $210K *

Accelerate progress at driving new business and expansion across a diverse territory. Build strategic partnerships, execute data-driven plans, and foster relationships to create a robust sales pipelin...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$239K - $299K *

Drive technical excellence by leading a high-performing Sales Engineering team, scaling pre-sales capabilities, and influencing enterprise growth through strategic customer engagements and innovative...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Lead transformative AI projects by embedding within client teams, delivering production-ready solutions that drive real business impact. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand needs and s...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to design and implement production-grade workflows that enhance software engineering processes while collaborating with customers. Own the entire project lifecycle from discovery through...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $215K *

Lead go-to-market strategies for a new Identity Security solution, transforming product vision into clear positioning and market presence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer eng...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$147K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and guiding enterprise architecture across product systems and business applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable designs...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $143K *

Drive operational excellence by managing cloud, virtualization, and storage infrastructure. Leverage deep technical expertise to mentor teams, resolve complex issues, and implement strategic initiativ...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $108K *

Execute transformative cloud solutions for Government clients, ensuring secure, efficient Managed Services delivery across multiple cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to operationalize and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $108K *

Empower Government Cloud operations by implementing secure, scalable Managed Services. Collaborate with teams to streamline onboarding, automate processes, and uphold compliance while enhancing custom...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $202K *

Lead the technical roadmap and modernize data solutions infrastructure, enhancing off-platform integrations and measurement capabilities while driving AI-first engineering initiatives and cross-team c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$209K - $269K *

Lead and enhance global security investigations and incident response, guiding complex incidents while building operational practices and technical capabilities to support scalable responses across re...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$236K - $325K *

Lead the charge in global security investigations and incident response, guiding complex incidents while building operational practices and technical capabilities to ensure effective responses across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's building a scalable data platform to enhance financial products, empowering users with actionable insights through data-driven decision-making and advanced analytics...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by owning full stack projects that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with a lean team to build scalable applications and services, driving impactful solutions from concept to d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver innovative routing solutions by designing and developing a scalable, enterprise-level interaction routing platform that optimizes real-time distribution of voice and digital interactions acros...

Calgary, ABRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Architect the future of contact center technology by designing and developing a robust routing engine that intelligently manages voice and digital interactions across diverse channels, ensuring high p...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while optimizing p...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop enterprise-scale routing engines for real-time distribution of voice and digital interactions, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to opt...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing a cutting-edge routing engine for enterprise-scale contact centers, ensuring real-time distribution of interactions across various channels while collabora...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining contact center technology by designing and building a cutting-edge routing engine. You'll develop scalable backend services for real-time interaction distribution, collab...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.