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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$166K - $291K *

Shape the future of Agent Identity Security by designing and developing innovative solutions for AI agents. Collaborate cross-functionally to tackle access risks and define industry standards, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software security and privacy. You'll tackle complex challenges, collaborate with engineers and product teams, and drive improvements across products, making...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by designing and scaling innovative applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to deliver high-performance systems in a mission-criti...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by applying technical expertise to enhance infrastructure systems. Collaborate across teams to drive capacity management and leverage AI tools for improved monitoring and remediati...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $148K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding sensitive information by designing and implementing robust security solutions. Leverage your expertise to assess vulnerabilities, enforce compliance, and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Invent impactful secure access solutions by driving PKI architecture and implementation efforts. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, document priorities, and advocate for automation—all wh...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative PKI solutions while collaborating with teams to enhance secure access systems. Enjoy a flexible environment where your contributions will strengthen nationa...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a mission-driven team as you architect and implement cutting-edge privacy solutions, collaborating with cross-functional partners to safeguard user data and ensure regulatory compliance while dri...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of data privacy by architecting backend systems that automate compliance and enforce data protection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed privacy-by-design principles...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with teams to enhance security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and implement effective solutions. Leverage your expertise in security consulting and development t...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's driving innovative security and compliance solutions for AWS. As a Software Engineer, you'll build and enhance services that monitor key infrastructure, ensuring top-tier security s...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Lead the development of innovative security and compliance solutions, driving complex engineering projects that enhance AWS's ability to meet regulatory and customer expectations while ensuring high s...

3 weeks ago

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

$133K - $219K *

Elevate enterprise security by designing and implementing robust security architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and risk management while leveraging cloud technol...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$159K - $212K *

Empower your career with an opportunity to design and implement cryptographic solutions in a dynamic team, ensuring robust security for cutting-edge technology across a variety of Amazon devices and c...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower the organization by enhancing cybersecurity measures and supporting IT operations. Collaborate with teams to secure systems, manage vulnerabilities, and deliver training, ensuring a robust sec...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $122K *

Engineer secure and compliant classified information systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain system availability, implement changes, and enhance cybersecurity posture in a hands-on, mid-lev...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's building and securing cloud infrastructure for national scale. Leverage your expertise in AWS and cloud security to enhance reliability and automation while mentoring engineers and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive security innovation by designing and implementing robust identity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and ensure effective authentication and authori...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $240K *

Unlock the potential of your leadership in this senior role focused on securing enterprise systems. Develop, mentor, and guide a team of engineers while shaping strategic security initiatives across m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team seeking a Senior Manager to enhance enterprise security. Lead engineers in vulnerability management, Linux security, and IT compliance, balancing risk and operational needs while s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $198K *

Transform security practices in federal cloud environments by designing and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and ensure compli...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security for federal environments, implementing robust controls and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with government regulations while protecting critic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust cloud security controls for federal environments, ensuring compliance with government regulations while collaborating with cross-funct...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in securing AI systems by designing and implementing robust security measures across platforms, models, and data pipelines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading software engineering efforts in complex programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, leveraging extensive experience in software devel...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.