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 *

Transform cloud reliability at our innovative tech company by monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing our production infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal perfor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud reliability and security. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll monitor infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing IT security through innovative design and implementation. As a key player, you'll ensure compliance, optimize performance, and lead technical advancements in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security by assessing and governing AI systems. You'll lead security assessments, execute adversarial testing, and develop compliance frameworks to ensure safe AI depl...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate trust and safety by developing systems to combat fraud and abuse. This hands-on role combines data analysis, security investigations, and engineering to enhance platform integrity and customer...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion the security of our AI supercomputer infrastructure, ensuring robust controls and isolation for customer workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by architecting and evolving a Zero Trust ecosystem for a mission-critical enterprise, collaborating with engineers and leaders to enhance resilience and operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $225K *

Transform your career by driving the automation and scalability of our global network infrastructure, enhancing load balancing solutions that support Bloomberg's core products and services, and ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Drive the establishment of cutting-edge IT and security infrastructure, ensuring that it meets government standards while enabling seamless engineering operations in the aerospace and defense sector...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $262K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by architecting AI-driven outbound security solutions. Leverage your expertise in network security and machine learning to create intelligent systems that prote...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $198K *

Lead the charge in securing enterprise DNS, PKI, and WAF services. Drive design, governance, and continuous improvement of internet-facing security solutions while collaborating with cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $278K *

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team responsible for the reliability and scalability of critical data systems. Drive architectural decisions, incident response, and team development while...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and delivery of AI-driven applications, ensuring maintainability and security. Oversee initiatives from inception to rollout, coach teammates, and integrate solutions with core systems...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $236K *

Join a team of cybersecurity experts enhancing cloud incident response. Leverage your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and automation to design, implement, and optimize security solutions at a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform your career by leading cloud security initiatives, enhancing incident response, and mentoring teams. Leverage your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and scripting to drive automation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Optimize cloud security operations by designing and implementing OCI-based solutions, mentoring junior staff, and enhancing incident response capabilities while staying ahead of cybersecurity trends a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Champion cybersecurity excellence by enhancing cloud incident response and security monitoring. Leverage your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and automation to drive innovative solutions and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $190K *

Transform cybersecurity strategies by leading secure cloud platform design, advanced threat detection, and incident response planning. Collaborate with teams and partners to ensure compliance and prot...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the end-to-end validation of AI-generated vulnerability reports, ensuring accurate triage and exploitation. Collaborate with engineering to enhance security tools and contribute to upstream vend...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $281K *

Transform security automation by engineering robust frameworks and integrations, enhancing vulnerability management and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $148K *

Champion compliance excellence by coordinating federal assessments and driving continuous monitoring efforts. Support scalable processes that enable business growth while ensuring adherence to regulat...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Empower our high-security systems engineering team to innovate and automate robust physical access control solutions, ensuring the health and security of critical infrastructure while delivering excep...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $181K *

Lead the charge in advancing security across product lifecycles by integrating DevSecOps practices, automating security testing, and enhancing cloud governance to ensure secure, scalable, and complian...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $194K *

Engineer secure, scalable software solutions that enhance customer trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain high-quality services, while mentoring junior engineers...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $215K *

Champion the design and security of cloud solutions, enhancing data workflows for critical missions. Lead security engineering and data analytics efforts, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure ro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.