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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$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance cloud security practices, ensuring robust protection for AWS and Kubernetes environments. Drive innovation in security architecture and team development while i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to develop AI-driven security assurance capabilities, collaborating with engineers to enhance security across complex systems. Leverage your expertise in security architecture and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform security for cutting-edge autonomous technology by designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and mitigate risk...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $126K *

Transform enterprise cybersecurity by designing and improving defenses for systems, networks, and identities. Collaborate with teams to investigate incidents, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure compli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $145K *

Innovate security solutions by designing and implementing robust systems to protect enterprise data. Ensure compliance with government standards while actively monitoring vulnerabilities and enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud backend systems for authentication and authorization. Leverage your expertise in distributed technologies to build scalable solutions that handle trillions of dec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $185K *

Transform backend engineering by building scalable cloud systems that handle massive data and decision-making. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and performance while mentoring others and d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading backend engineering efforts to build scalable cloud systems for authentication and authorization. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and performance, driving inno...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security by assessing vulnerabilities, monitoring alerts, and collaborating with infrastructure teams to mitigate risks across various technologies an...

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

$174K - $252K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading offensive red teaming efforts on Generative AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance safety measures, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $165K *

Transform your career by implementing cutting-edge cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automate compliance, ensuring robust protection across all e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to enhance software supply chain security by designing, implementing, and operating robust tooling and services that empower engineers to develop and ship secure applications at scale...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in security remediation as a full-stack engineer, tackling vulnerabilities through hands-on coding and collaboration. Drive secure application development while ensuring compliance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $180K *

Lead the charge in securing AI-driven solutions by architecting defenses against emerging threats. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security into the development lifecycle, ensuring robust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $180K *

Pioneer security innovations by architecting defenses for AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security architecture, ensuring robust protection while enabling rapid...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Empower innovation by developing cutting-edge software solutions that enhance data privacy and security. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful projects that s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $197K *

Lead the charge in building enterprise technology that supports critical national security missions. Collaborate with customers to deploy and optimize ArcGIS environments, tackling complex technical c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate infrastructure management by designing and maintaining hybrid systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and providing technical support to enhance operational efficiency and moderni...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower security innovation by designing robust cloud and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, ensuring safe multi-cloud operations and compliance while driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to lead security engineering efforts, enhancing Google Cloud's defenses against abuse. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape the future of secure cloud infrastru...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $220K *

Architect cloud security solutions by designing, developing, and implementing robust monitoring systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance incident response and continuously improve security practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance security for an AI-powered tracking solution. Collaborate with IT and product teams to assess risks, implement safeguards, and ensure compliance, shaping the future of s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $170K *

Drive proactive security measures by conducting hands-on testing and design reviews, identifying risks in critical services and AI technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform the network security landscape by leading the design and implementation of advanced security architectures, driving Zero Trust principles, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.