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.
Senior/Staff Security Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in securing backend systems by designing encryption, managing identities, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a small team to enhance user privacy and build robust security pract...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer - Product Platform Security
$131K - $197K *
Join a dynamic team to develop security features for enterprise-scale data protection. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance platform security, tackle complex challenges, and drive impactf...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing and implementing robust security solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security infrastructure, automate processes, and mentor pe...
1 week ago
$92K - $138K *
Advance security engineering practices by enhancing Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess vulnerabilities, automate security processes, and implement ro...
Reposted today
Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Elevate security by integrating threat intelligence into detection systems, enhancing response capabilities, and operationalizing insights to protect infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems agai...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Join a team that's enhancing security through actionable threat intelligence. In this high-impact role, you'll connect external insights with internal systems to improve detection and response across...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Build and scale threat intelligence capabilities to enhance security outcomes. Collaborate with teams to translate adversary insights into actionable detections, improving defenses across infrastructu...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$190K - $225K *
Transform security outcomes by integrating threat intelligence with internal systems. This high-impact role enhances detection and response capabilities, ensuring actionable insights from adversary ta...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Sales Engineer, bridging technical expertise and customer success. Drive commercial wins through demos, POCs, and collaboration with sales and engineering, while shaping produ...
2 days ago
Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) (CaCe)
$209K - $238K *
Drive enterprise security engineering by architecting scalable solutions, automating controls, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across disciplines to embed security into core platforms and lead techni...
3 days ago
Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) (CaCe)
$209K - $238K *
Lead the charge in securing enterprise platforms by architecting scalable security solutions and driving technical strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into core systems...
3 days ago
Security Engineer 5 (Senior Manager IC) (CaCe)
$229K - $262K *
Drive enterprise security engineering by architecting scalable solutions, automating controls, and collaborating across teams to enhance cybersecurity. Lead technical strategy and mentor engineers whi...
3 days ago
Staff Security Engineer, Security Operations
$167K - $212K *
Lead the charge in securing cloud environments through detection engineering, incident response, and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance security operations and develop AI-driven solutions f...
3 weeks ago
Director, Security Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Empower your career by leading security engineering initiatives across product, cloud, and AI domains. Drive security architecture, vulnerability management, and team growth while ensuring robust secu...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer Software Security Hybrid
$202K - $271K *
Advance security standards by shaping AI capabilities across platforms. As a senior authority, you'll define threat models, validate AI security, and partner with teams to ensure robust, accountable A...
4 days ago
Principal Engineer Software Security Hybrid
$202K - $271K *
Drive security innovation as a Principal Engineer, shaping AI security standards across Cisco's products. Collaborate with teams to define, validate, and implement secure AI practices, ensuring robust...
4 days ago
Principal Engineer Software Security Hybrid
$202K - $271K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI security by defining standards, validating architectures, and ensuring robust security for AI capabilities across products and platforms. Drive innovation a...
4 days ago
Principal Engineer Software Security Hybrid
$202K - $271K *
Join a team that's defining the security standards for AI capabilities across products. As a Principal Engineer, you'll shape secure AI architecture, validate security measures, and partner with leade...
4 days ago
Infrastructure Engineer/Architect
$108K - $130K *
Unlock potential by guiding strategies for secure mission services under constrained connectivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to design resilient systems that enforce Zero Trust principles and ensu...
1 week ago
Infrastructure Engineer/Architect
$108K - $130K *
Drive innovative strategies for secure mission services under constrained connectivity, focusing on tactical communications and advanced cybersecurity. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure resilien...
1 week ago
Infrastructure Engineer/Architect
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in developing strategies and architectures for secure mission services under constrained connectivity, focusing on Zero Trust principles and resilient identity management solutions...
1 week ago
Enterprise IAM Security Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate security by owning the identity control plane, designing and building systems that authenticate and authorize users, while collaborating with peers to enhance enterprise security across all pl...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape innovative software solutions for trusted institutions, ensuring security and compliance while fostering a culture of rapid iteration and customer engagement. Collaborate closely with auditors a...
3 weeks ago
Security Engineer, Detection & Response
$130K - $155K *
Join us to enhance our security posture by building and operating detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design high-signal detections and automate incident re...
4 weeks ago
Security Engineer, Detection & Response
$110K - $130K *
Champion our security posture by designing and automating detection and response systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance incident response and improve security practices, ensuring...
4 weeks ago
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.