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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$140K - $156K *

Lead the integration and optimization of advanced cybersecurity tools across hybrid environments, ensuring compliance and enhancing security posture. Collaborate with teams to protect critical assets...

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to cybersecurity solutions by partnering with sales teams to assess customer needs, develop scalable architectures, and deliver technical presentations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer cybersecurity needs into scalable solutions by partnering with sales teams. Lead discovery, develop architectures, and support opportunities from qualification to close, ensuring al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in advanced ceramic armor solutions by acting as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring high-quality, manufacturable products that meet diverse defense a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a role focused on enhancing our external and cloud security by managing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, ensuring the protection of vital assets against emergin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$186K - $243K *

Build and enhance data pipelines and automation for security analytics, transforming security data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to improve operational decision-making and support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $190K *

Lead the architectural vision for internal technology systems, ensuring a secure, scalable design that aligns with future needs. Oversee integration, identity management, and platform lifecycle planni...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex network solutions, designing and troubleshooting secure LAN/WAN and SD-WAN environments. Leverage your Fortinet expertise to resolve incidents and guide stakeholders in a dyn...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $203K *

Empower your career by joining our new security research team, where you'll leverage your software development and automation skills to enhance vulnerability analysis and build innovative LLM harnesse...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $109K *

Join a team that's enhancing security through automation and development. Leverage your Python skills to build integrations and tools that streamline vulnerability management, collaborating with a tec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $109K *

Join a team that's redefining security automation by developing Python-based solutions to enhance vulnerability management. Collaborate with experts to streamline processes and improve operational eff...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $109K *

Optimize security operations by developing Python-based automation and integrations. Collaborate with a technical team to enhance vulnerability management capabilities and improve efficiency across en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $200K *

Champion secure software delivery by designing and operating GitLab CI/CD pipelines for AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance with NIST and FedRAMP while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the enhancement of security measures for cloud-based healthcare solutions, focusing on vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing software delivery within a large-scale AWS environment. Enhance supply chain security through automation, governance, and compliance, while tackling real security challenge...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$201K - $352K *

Shape the future of product security by leading critical incident responses, driving vulnerability investigations, and collaborating across teams to enhance security protocols and practices at scale...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $352K *

Lead critical product security initiatives, driving incident response and vulnerability management. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective resolution of security issues, enhancing the overall se...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $317K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of product security, leading investigations and coordinating responses to vulnerabilities. You'll drive improvements and ensure robust security practices across eng...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security operations by managing a skilled team of engineers and analysts. Drive strategic initiatives, develop multi-year roadmaps, and foster cross-functional collaborati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $352K *

Lead the charge in product security incident response, driving investigations and coordinating resolution across teams. Utilize your expertise to manage vulnerabilities, enhance security processes, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of a Zero Trust security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Shape strategies for identity-centric controls, network segmentation, and continuous verificati...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $195K *

Champion secure coding practices by embedding security into development workflows. Collaborate with engineering teams to build tools and automation that streamline secure software delivery while enhan...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $163K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging software engineering and cybersecurity expertise. Collaborate with researchers to enhance systems, automate processes, and deliver impactful tools that driv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $163K *

Innovate solutions that enhance research and development efficiency, collaborating with security experts to build robust systems. Engage in impactful projects that leverage your software engineering a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Develop and maintain robust cyber security solutions, focusing on PKI, identity management, and system deployment across secure networks. Collaborate in an Agile environment to ensure compliance and o...

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  •   5 - 7 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.