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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$110K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity for federal agencies. Lead efforts in secure system design, risk management, and technical advisory to protect critical information assets and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive security initiatives by building robust systems that protect models, data, and compute. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to automate safeguards and enhance workflows, ensuring reliable...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on optimizing identity and device systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, streamline processes, and implement innovative solutions that sup...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $297K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage security controls, enhancing protection against cyber threats across web and API services. Engage in proactive threat detection, incident response, and continu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team to build scalable AWS solutions, collaborate on innovative projects, and shape the future of our platform through impactful software development and arc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving security operations excellence across cloud environments. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement scalable security solutions, manage IAM/RBAC, and respond to incid...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$196K - $245K *

Lead the charge in shaping security and privacy compliance architecture across multi-cloud environments. Drive operational maturity and translate complex regulations into actionable solutions that sup...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer robust microservices for a multi-tenant system, enhancing cloud security and insights. Collaborate with peers, mentor juniors, and own the software lifecycle while ensuring high code quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform security processes by leveraging Linux expertise, ensuring compliance and efficiency through thorough log analysis. Collaborate across teams, applying cutting-edge tools to enhance cybersecu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading offensive security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and collaborating with engineers to enhance software and network security. Drive impactful solutions in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $185K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable anti-fraud systems that protect user data and enhance security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions that ensure seamless interactions...

Today

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

$95K - $185K *

Elevate the security landscape by architecting innovative fraud prevention systems. Lead engineering efforts to protect user data and enhance the shopping experience, ensuring seamless interactions ac...

Today

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

$95K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security and innovation in fraud prevention. As a Staff Engineer, you'll architect scalable systems, collaborate across functions, and protect user data while...

Today

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

$95K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance anti-fraud systems, ensuring seamless user experiences while safeguarding data integrity. Lead engineering efforts to develop scalable solutions that proac...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance progress at the intersection of systems design and software development. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, manage documentation, and track technical risks while ensuring mission s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's focused on managing systems design and software development. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, track risks, and ensure quality documentation while supporting mission...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $240K *

Elevate software security by leading a team to develop advanced capabilities, ensuring robust solutions for complex systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, hybrid environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $150K *

Partner with us to embed automated security controls in CI/CD pipelines, enhancing security posture and compliance for application and platform deployments in a dynamic hybrid environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Create secure frameworks and systems to protect sensitive data, collaborating with engineering teams to identify risks and enhance security practices across cloud and AI environments, while fostering...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by integrating advanced security technologies into enterprise networks, ensuring robust protection against threats through innovative design and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $364K *

Drive innovative security solutions by leading advanced threat modeling and engineering efforts. Collaborate with teams to safeguard AI infrastructure, ensuring robust defenses against evolving vulner...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a CyberArk Engineer, enhancing cybersecurity and identity management. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions, maintain systems, and ensure compliance while drivi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the enhancement of cybersecurity and identity management solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to implement and maintain robust systems for privileged access management and identity lifecycl...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the charge in enhancing cybersecurity and identity management solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and maintain Identity Lifecycle Management systems, ensuring compliance and se...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to build and enhance security practices, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data. Collaborate across engineering to create secure frameworks, manage identities, and fortify cl...

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  •   5 - 7 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.