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 *

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

$133K - $173K *

Advance your career by developing security tools and automation, investigating vulnerabilities, and collaborating with experienced engineers. Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $173K *

Join us to develop and maintain security tools, investigate risks, and enhance team operations. Collaborate with experienced engineers while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment, se...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in transformative DevOps practices by implementing AWS technologies and tooling. Collaborate with product teams to enhance cloud infrastructure, security, and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $144K *

Lead the charge in enhancing IT security by implementing robust infrastructure modifications and advanced cybersecurity strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with NI...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead firewall policy initiatives, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network security and drive continuous improvem...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise firewall governance by coordinating a skilled team, optimizing policies, and ensuring secure connectivity across applications and networks while driving continu...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Drive secure software development by creating intuitive resources for engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge security standards and engineering practices, ensuring seamless integration of...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by developing engineered estimates and budgets for security systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while leveraging your expertise in elec...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Elevate enterprise security by managing critical systems, ensuring robust protection across server, desktop, and network environments. Collaborate with teams to install, monitor, and troubleshoot secu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$108K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in designing and governing network architectures. Lead modernization initiatives, provide technical oversight, and collaborate across teams to enhance network sec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of network architecture by leading design and governance initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive modernization, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide techni...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$159K - $202K *

Lead the charge in securing AI applications by collaborating with development teams, conducting code reviews, and creating automation tools to enhance security measures for millions of users...

3 weeks ago

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

$186K - $256K *

Shape the future of cloud security by driving secure architecture and leading initiatives across teams. Collaborate with engineers to embed security practices, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $256K *

Advance secure cloud architecture by driving best practices, identifying risks, and leading remediation efforts. Collaborate across teams to embed security into processes, ensuring compliance and fost...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security throughout the software development lifecycle by partnering with engineering teams, implementing best practices, and developing innovative security solutions that...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $169K *

Drive security excellence by leading the design and implementation of robust network security measures. Collaborate across teams to enhance incident response and policy frameworks, ensuring optimal pr...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Engage in a hands-on role to enhance security across products and infrastructure, collaborating with leadership to prioritize and execute critical security initiatives while ensuring compliance and ri...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $220K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding data across diverse environments by building innovative security solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges in SaaS, cloud, a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $220K *

Join a dynamic Security Engineering team to design and implement innovative data protection solutions across cloud, SaaS, and analytics environments, leveraging automation and AI to enhance security c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive network security innovation by developing and integrating robust software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security infrastructure and ensure seamless functionality...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $115K *

Elevate the security of Microsoft cloud environments by leading the design, implementation, and optimization of secure solutions across Azure, Office 365, and Microsoft 365, ensuring compliance and re...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K *

Unlock potential by driving cybersecurity initiatives through expert management of endpoint security and data loss prevention tools. Collaborate with dedicated teams to fortify sensitive information i...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K *

Join a crucial mission to enhance national security by managing Carbon Black and DLP controls, ensuring sensitive information is protected. You will work hands-on alongside expert teams to deploy and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping security strategies for our platform, driving end-to-end improvements in application, infrastructure, and identity security while collaborating closely with engineering team...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   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.