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 - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information assurance through innovative security engineering. Collaborate with experts to develop critical documentation and strategies, ensuring robust prot...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity in defense operations. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll lead hands-on security engineering, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation across c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in cloud cyber security, ensuring compliance and security across multiple networks. Collaborate with experts to design and implement robust security architectures...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a key contributor to enhance security and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards and frameworks, driving secure software engineering and or...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $220K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing AWS infrastructure, driving FedRAMP compliance, and integrating security into engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure security is a default...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $365K *

Unlock robust security solutions by engineering seamless identity and access infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to implement secure systems and enhance enterprise security initiatives while driv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $135K *

Optimize the DevSecOps landscape by designing and engineering a robust platform that enhances software development and systems integration for the U.S. Navy, focusing on automation and security in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure information systems, collaborating with teams to enhance cybersecurity for national security missions. Drive modernization initiatives and develop security...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise data protection by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure data integrity and availability while managing critical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enterprise data protection solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, implement, and maintain critical data recovery systems while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$112K - $135K *

Pioneer cloud infrastructure solutions by automating and maintaining secure deployment environments. Collaborate with developers to enhance software delivery through CI/CD pipelines and container orch...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and automating secure cloud infrastructure, enhancing deployment environments for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with developers to ensure scalable, reliable se...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the automation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure deployments and efficient software delivery. Collaborate with developers to enhance scalability and reliability in AWS env...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and support of web applications and dashboards in a cloud environment, enhancing user experience for Navy operational and financial systems while collaborating in an Agile tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage in critical cybersecurity governance by conducting Security Impact Analyses and risk assessments. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and safeguard TSA information systems through effec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in security engineering by assessing and mitigating vulnerabilities in complex systems to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with stringent Information Assurance standards and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $240K *

Lead the charge in building secure service connectivity by managing a team of engineers, shaping technical direction, and driving adoption of innovative security mechanisms across a robust infrastruct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $312K *

Drive IAM strategies across corporate and production environments, defining architecture, standards, and automating processes. Lead initiatives that enhance security, simplify access, and empower team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead incident response efforts and manage SentinelOne XDR platform, driving rapid threat containment and client engagement. Collaborate with teams to enhance security capabilities and protect diverse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance our incident response capabilities by leading complex investigations, managing the SentinelOne XDR platform, and advising clients during critical security events in a dynamic, multi-te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $439K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by tackling complex architecture challenges and mentoring senior talent. Collaborate across functions to enhance product security and drive innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $439K *

Lead the future of security engineering by driving innovative solutions and collaborating across teams to enhance product security, risk management, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance application security across web apps, APIs, and cloud services. Collaborate with development squads to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement proactive remediation str...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform application security practices by enhancing web, API, and cloud service protections. Collaborate with development teams to remediate vulnerabilities and integrate security into CI/CD workflo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing expert engineering solutions for complex systems and network design, ensuring hardware performance aligns with user requirements in both CONUS and OCONUS environments...

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  •   15+ 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.