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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$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing ingress proxy services. You'll drive security and performance improvements, owning features from design to production while collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $204K *

Champion innovative security solutions by designing automated controls and cloud architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise security and drive technical transformatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by driving remediation of vulnerabilities across cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to ensure swift resolution of findings, enhancing security posture and operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $175K *

Elevate security initiatives by leading IAM and cloud security efforts in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance application security and drive modernization acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$207K - $300K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Optimize corporate security by engineering identity, access, and endpoint solutions. Lead SaaS security, vendor assessments, and incident response to ensure a robust security posture while fostering a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$232K - $258K *

Join a team that's advancing security through innovative bot detection and DDoS defense. As a Staff Security Engineer, you'll architect scalable systems and mentor engineers while shaping technical st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$276K - $363K *

Shape the future of cloud security by building robust infrastructure defenses. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices, develop threat models, and implement secure defaults, e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $260K *

Join us to lead a vital Security Engineering team, enhancing product, infrastructure, detection, response, and compliance. Drive AI innovation and foster collaboration while managing a diverse group o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us as you design and implement automated security solutions, leveraging AI and advanced workflows to enhance incident response. Collaborate with teams to streamline operations and elevat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$159K - $202K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$159K - $202K *

Join our dynamic Security Incident Response Team to tackle security challenges at scale. Utilize your expertise in threat analysis and incident response to protect sensitive data and enhance security...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$123K - $174K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing detection engineering practices, collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities, and implementing robust solutions to safeguard enterprise systems again...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $150K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing security compliance for cloud services. Leverage your expertise in IT security to assess architectures, guide vendors, and ensure a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower enterprise security by deploying and scaling endpoint solutions, enhancing automation, and driving risk analyses. Collaborate across teams to uphold security standards and protect against evol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate security architecture by driving strategic customer engagements and building frameworks for modern AI and data security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition clients to unifie...

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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.