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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$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...

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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

$114K - $190K *

Drive the delivery of robust cyber security solutions, ensuring quality in development, testing, and deployment. Collaborate effectively in a team while managing identity services and cloud infrastruc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Empower mission-critical systems by leading cyber security engineering efforts, managing technical operations, and ensuring compliance with security policies while collaborating with teams to deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of cybersecurity by enhancing defense measures and safeguarding vital infrastructures. Join us to proactively assess vulnerabilities, implement strategic remediations, and ensure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing a comprehensive security program, ensuring robust protection for cutting-edge AI infrastructure while innovating security practices across multiple sites...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge security control plane, ensuring robust protection for AI infrastructure. Own end-to-end security architecture, integrating automation and monitori...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $334K *

Shape the future of security solutions by translating strategy into actionable workstreams. Drive technical program delivery, manage dependencies, and ensure timely execution while collaborating with...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security systems through innovative design and installation. Collaborate with experts to ensure optimal functionality and maintenance of advanced physical sec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive end-to-end software solutions by integrating AI and automation, ensuring quality and security while collaborating with business users. Own the development process from concept to production, del...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by shaping security risk intelligence and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design data pipelines and analytical tools, enhancing visibility and control effective...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and optimize patch management across diverse platforms. Play a key role in ensuring compliance and security while fostering collaboration to enhance vulnerability man...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $130K *

Drive system engineering excellence within an Agile Scrum Team, supporting the Command & Launch segment of a critical defense program. Collaborate on requirements analysis, technical execution, and st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide hands-on security engineering and systems administration support for a critical DoD program, ensuring the integrity and readiness of classified systems while leading...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Strategize the design and implementation of innovative secure connectivity solutions. Lead the migration to cloud-delivered services while ensuring robust network security and seamless user experience...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$179K - $269K *

Elevate product security by embedding with engineering teams to drive secure design, threat modeling, and risk management, ensuring secure software delivery without hindering innovation across diverse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform identity management by designing and implementing IAM as a service, enabling seamless access across applications while ensuring security and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $270K *

Elevate security measures by designing and implementing robust solutions to protect innovative AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes, mitigate vulnerabilities, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$251K - $377K *

Lead the charge in shaping SnapIAM's technical strategy, delivering secure identity and access management solutions across cloud environments while driving collaboration and innovation among engineeri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$251K - $377K *

Shape the future of identity management by leading SnapIAM's technical strategy and implementation. Drive secure, scalable solutions across cloud environments while mentoring teams and enhancing devel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$251K - $377K *

Empower engineering teams by leading the technical strategy for a centralized identity and access management platform. Drive secure, scalable solutions while collaborating across teams to enhance usab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$251K - $377K *

Empower the future of identity management by leading SnapIAM's technical strategy, ensuring secure and scalable access solutions across cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in enhancing enterprise security through effective configuration compliance and vulnerability management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate ri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive software integration projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and seamless collaboration across teams while implementing DevSecOps practices and enhancing our aerospace technology...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.