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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$110K - $130K *

Champion security engineering for a pharmacy robot, overseeing threat models, design reviews, and incident responses. Ensure robust device identity and key custody while collaborating with cross-funct...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Champion security engineering for a pharmacy robot, overseeing threat models, design reviews, incident responses, and customer security commitments. Ensure robust identity management and cloud posture...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$326K - $385K *

Join a team that's shaping network security strategies to protect millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, design solutions, and enhance our infrastructure, makin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$262K - $364K *

Partner with us to enhance security across our cloud products by leading assessments, guiding teams, and implementing best practices. Your expertise will help shape secure systems and protocols, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise security controls, assess risks, and implement scalable solutions in network and infrastructure environments, ensuring alignment with best...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at the nexus of data and security by ensuring the reliability of security data sources. Collaborate across functions to enhance detection capabilities and support robust investigat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Seeking a hands-on Staff Security Engineer to enhance data reliability in Cyber Defense, provide measurable trust in telemetry sources, and uncover threats through advanced detection engineering metho...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of security data by developing reliable systems that enhance threat detection, ensuring high-quality telemetry is accessible for effective incident response and analysis, and fost...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $186K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance security in development pipelines through automation and standards. Collaborate with engineers to implement preventative controls and ensure compliance, while leveraging...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure enterprise network architectures, enhancing resilience and security posture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet complex mission n...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Deliver robust identity architecture as a Corporate Security Architect, ensuring secure access to sensitive systems and compliance with government standards. Collaborate with security teams to optimiz...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform the cybersecurity landscape by designing and implementing robust security infrastructures. Collaborate across teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance defenses, ensuring the safety of c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding organizations by providing tailored security solutions. Collaborate with sales to identify prospects, educate clients, and drive impactful meetings that ad...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by collaborating with sales teams to identify prospects, educate clients on solutions, and drive impactful meetings that address security challenges and deliver tailo...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to define and execute a risk-based DevSecOps roadmap, enhancing security across AWS infrastructure while leading cross-functional initiatives and embedding security into software d...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining security in AWS-based infrastructure. Lead strategic initiatives while engaging in hands-on technical work to enhance DevSecOps practices and ensure robust security acros...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$208K - $220K *

Unlock your potential as a Sales Engineer, leveraging deep cybersecurity expertise to drive technical sales support, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements, while collaborating with...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical expert, driving cybersecurity solutions through product demonstrations, POCs, and customer engagement. Collaborate with clients to align security needs with innovati...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $170K *

Drive the future of information security by developing and implementing robust security standards and configurations. Collaborate with technical teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance system co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the security architecture for a mission-critical payments platform, ensuring compliance and scalability across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Lead the engineering of security data pipelines, ensuring data reliability and quality for effective threat detection. Collaborate with teams to enhance data trustworthiness and support security opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $313K *

Explore opportunities to enhance security by designing and implementing robust frameworks for backend services and cloud infrastructure, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Architect and scale a secure, FedRAMP-authorized SaaS platform while driving operational excellence through advanced observability and automation, ensuring compliance and high availability in Top Secr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.