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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$94K - $178K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Network Security Engineer, leading the design and deployment of advanced security solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance client networks, ensuring resilience an...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Empower mission-critical systems engineering efforts by analyzing requirements, designing solutions, and integrating complex systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality technical solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate security compliance and assurance by blending governance, risk, and hands-on operations. Collaborate with teams to protect sensitive information and ensure audit readiness across multiple fram...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $202K *

Contribute to cloud security by designing and implementing application security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, while managing workstreams and guiding junior team members to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $202K *

Shape the future of cloud security by designing and implementing robust application security controls, assessing vulnerabilities, and guiding teams to enhance client environments while adapting to evo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $202K *

Elevate security measures as you design and implement application controls across cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance client security while guiding junio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$132K - $185K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that bridges hardware security and engineering. Collaborate with product teams to ensure compliance with global standards while enhancing hardware resilience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$184K - $250K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable software solutions. Drive best practices in software development while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high-qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$167K - $230K *

Champion cloud security by collaborating with Infrastructure teams to enhance system integrity, focusing on identity management, API security, and network segmentation. Drive secure design practices a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $174K *

Transform critical systems by engineering resilient solutions that enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve quality. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and drive operational e...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, automate security processes, and ensure compliance, all while fostering a culture...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Innovate security solutions by collaborating across teams to enhance cloud security. Drive architectural improvements, implement automated testing tools, and promote DevSecOps principles to ensure rob...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K *

Lead the charge in diagnosing and resolving complex field engineering issues, ensuring seamless installations and system performance while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-funct...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate AI security solutions for enterprise clients by designing robust controls and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive the development of tools for customer support and explore emerging techno...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading hands-on security engineering efforts to modernize cybersecurity for a major federal agency. Collaborate with teams to remediate vulnerabilities and enhance cloud infrastru...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Unlock potential by managing and securing our cloud-first enterprise environment. This hands-on role encompasses systems administration, security operations, and compliance to ensure a scalable and se...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing and optimizing cloud environments. This hands-on role involves managing identity, access, and endpoint security while ensuring compliance and integrating enter...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security posture through effective vulnerability management. You'll analyze risks, drive remediation efforts, and optimize processes to protect enterprise tec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team as a Security Specialist, providing essential advisory and technical support in security program administration, classification management, and compliance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex network systems and VoIP infrastructure. Ensure secure operations, troubleshoot advanced issues, and support network architecture initiatives while conducting fea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading offensive security initiatives, testing applications and AWS infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security measures, implement fixes, and drive inn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cybersecurity measures, conduct assessments, and provide expert analysis. Collaborate on security operations, develop strategies, and ensure compliance while safeguardin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading IT security initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $280K *

Pioneer secure solutions for innovative devices! Collaborate across teams to enhance and test the security of cutting-edge products while sharing your expertise in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of application security by leading secure design reviews, assessing technical flows, and establishing a Cloud Security Posture Management practice to enhance security across developme...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.