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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$135K - $165K *

Elevate your career by driving platform engineering and automation. In this hands-on role, you'll enhance infrastructure reliability, develop deployment pipelines, and mentor teams to optimize operati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Shape the future of infrastructure engineering by building robust automation and deployment capabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform reliability and resolve complex issues while mentor...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance security operations by designing and implementing automation workflows. This senior-level role focuses on improving managed detection and response, integrating security platforms, and...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security automation processes by designing and implementing workflows that enhance detection and response capabilities across multiple environments, ensuring reliability and efficiency in sec...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform security operations by designing and automating workflows that enhance detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable security integrations a...

3 days ago

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

$94K - $198K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading engineering efforts to enhance security across enterprise applications and networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security througho...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to design and support multi-security-level systems, focusing on secure network architectures and virtualization technologies. Collaborate on system integration, testing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Elevate cybersecurity measures by identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing system defenses. Collaborate with teams to conduct assessments, apply hardening techniques, and improve risk management stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join our team to enhance cybersecurity by identifying vulnerabilities, conducting assessments, and applying hardening techniques. Collaborate with experts to improve risk management and protect critic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $158K *

Design and implement robust security operations architecture using everything-as-code principles. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance detection and automation, ensuring operational efficiency an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$203K - $285K *

Advance security solutions by engaging with enterprise customers, providing expert guidance, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance security practices and ensure compli...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying secure Azure networking solutions, ensuring reliable connectivity for healthcare organizations while collaborating with customer IT teams to address complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $278K *

Elevate cybersecurity by safeguarding information systems and networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security controls, ensuring compliance and protecting...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development and management of enterprise CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust security integration and high availability across mission-critical applications while collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $184K *

Join us to enhance security and compliance solutions for regulated customers. You'll implement security controls, contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code, and support customer engagements while growing y...

2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $184K *

Optimize cybersecurity solutions by collaborating with customers to assess needs, design secure architectures, and deliver compelling presentations that drive business value across cloud and hybrid en...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $184K *

Drive innovative cybersecurity solutions by engaging with customers to assess their needs, design tailored architectures, and present compelling value propositions, ensuring alignment with business ob...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $230K *

Champion innovative cybersecurity solutions by engaging with customers to assess their needs, design tailored architectures, and deliver compelling presentations that drive business value across cloud...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$141K *

Shape the future of software security by integrating DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with state agencies to enhance critical systems while fostering a culture of growth and innov...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower our team by driving continuous improvement in Procure To Pay systems. Collaborate with business partners to enhance processes, ensuring alignment between technology and operational needs for o...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team to design and govern enterprise security architectures, ensuring robust protection for information systems and sensitive data while aligning with organizational objectives and fede...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Transform the future of defensive security by architecting scalable, resilient systems. Lead AI-driven innovations, mentor engineers, and influence product direction while ensuring operational excelle...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative security solutions, driving AI integration, and shaping a new defensive security platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver scalable, resilient syst...

1 month ago

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

$145K - $173K *

Lead the charge in optimizing security platforms across diverse domains, enhancing detection capabilities, and collaborating with teams to ensure robust incident response and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative automation strategies in Security Operations. Work collaboratively to architect scalable frameworks, integrate emerging technologies, and empower teams to enhance th...

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  •   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.