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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$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 a unif...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate security protocols by leading a team in managing risk frameworks and system authorizations. Provide technical guidance and streamline processes for cloud and on-premises infrastructures, ensur...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Design and develop containerized microservices for a multi-tenant system, enhancing real-time insights and security for cloud environments. Mentor junior engineers and own the software development lif...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Take ownership of security initiatives by collaborating with IT partners to develop best practices and secure design solutions, ensuring a robust security posture across modern technologies and platfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of security by providing hands-on support for modern technologies. Collaborate with IT partners to develop best practices and secure design solutions, ensuring a robust security postu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security across modern technologies. You'll collaborate with IT partners, develop security best practices, and manage vulnerabilities to ensure a robust secur...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you secure modern technologies and platforms. Collaborate with IT partners to develop best practices and ensure a robust security posture while managing vulnerabilities and driv...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Advance our security initiatives by providing hands-on technical support, developing best practices, and collaborating with IT partners to ensure robust protection against security threats and vulnera...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Elevate security measures by providing hands-on support and guidance for modern technologies. Collaborate with IT partners to develop best practices and secure design solutions, ensuring a robust secu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Engage in securing modern technologies by developing security requirements and collaborating with IT partners. Drive remediation of vulnerabilities while ensuring best practices are followed to mainta...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you provide hands-on security support, develop best practices, and collaborate with IT partners to enhance our security posture against evolving threats and vulnerabilities...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of a robust identity control plane, ensuring secure access for employees and contractors while optimizing authentication methods and policies across the enterprise s...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure application development by influencing design, conducting code analysis, and performing penetration testing. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and maintain industry s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $184K *

Elevate security measures by designing and automating data protection solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance enterprise security posture and drive innovation while safeguarding critical data a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $225K *

Empower security initiatives across cloud infrastructure and AI products. Lead security architecture, compliance, and incident response while mentoring engineers and integrating AI-driven tools to enh...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$128K - $161K *

Innovate enterprise security solutions by designing and enhancing security technologies, collaborating across teams to ensure robust protection of infrastructure and cloud environments while driving o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $176K *

Deliver robust AI security by embedding controls throughout the lifecycle, collaborating with teams to identify threats, and creating reusable patterns that ensure safe and effective AI use across div...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $150K *

Lead hands-on deployment and support of enterprise network security solutions, focusing on firewall management and optimization, while collaborating with engineers and project managers to ensure integ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by joining our dynamic team to support mission-critical systems for the U.S. Navy. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to innovate and optimize performance while...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive security excellence by shaping and managing our vulnerability program, ensuring robust protection for customer data while collaborating with engineering teams to automate and streamline security...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $235K *

Optimize security infrastructure by designing and implementing robust access management and secrets storage solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across engineering teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$175K - $215K *

Drive your career with a hands-on role in pre-sales, managing a team of security engineers while delivering technical solutions and engaging with clients to enhance business growth and security strate...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $150K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by managing vulnerability scans and ensuring compliance for UAS systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze results, recommend mitigations, and enhance security posture i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our security posture by defining and executing the security engineering strategy. Collaborate across teams to implement robust security measures while maintaining a focus...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.