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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading project delivery in IT and low voltage systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, manage, and implement innovative solutions that meet diverse project needs...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $270K *

Take ownership of security architecture for identity resilience platforms, ensuring robust threat modeling, recovery trust criteria, and incident-response integration across enterprise identity provid...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Execute complex cloud and data center implementations, ensuring technical ownership from kickoff to successful customer handoff. Collaborate with teams to assess readiness, manage risks, and deliver a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $287K *

Lead the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity architectures. Oversee security assessments, manage incidents, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies while enhancing network...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Lead cybersecurity initiatives by managing security operations, technical projects, and incident investigations. Collaborate with teams to enhance security controls and compliance while mentoring juni...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate our technical content creation and product positioning efforts. Shape messaging, enable sales teams, and manage a lab environment to enhance competitive analysis and customer engagement, dr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $154K *

Optimize infrastructure automation and management using Ansible and Kubernetes. Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud computing solutions in a DoD context, ensuring robust support for critical bac...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $181K *

Engineer cybersecurity solutions by translating strategy into execution, focusing on AI security, ransomware resilience, and identity management. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational resili...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $175K *

Transform remote connectivity solutions by designing and executing innovative engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and reliability, while managing complex installations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engage in proactive monitoring and response to information security events. Collaborate on security protocols and technology solutions to safeguard enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $105K *

Innovate with us to enhance cloud and container security operations, focusing on IaaS environments and integrating DevSecOps practices. Collaborate in a dynamic setting to strengthen defensive operati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $102K *

Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale security operations, ensuring compliance and excellence. Drive team performance, manage client relationships, and support business objectives while fostering...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$128K - $188K *

Join a dynamic team as a FedRAMP security engineer, focusing on compliance automation and security solutions. Drive innovation in cybersecurity and GRC engineering while ensuring adherence to federal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise-wide IAM solutions, integrating diverse identity environments, and driving automation for secure access and governance across platforms while m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by managing and enhancing production infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering and business teams to automate processes, ensure service reliability, and implement impro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $145K *

Pioneer the infrastructure for high-performance AI systems, ensuring reliability and security. Design and operate global networks for distributed computing and real-time analytics, driving automation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity by designing and deploying identity governance solutions. Collaborate across the organization to implement scalable identity management processes and ensure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Lead the charge in designing and advancing enterprise security architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams to enhance cyberse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive advanced cybersecurity solutions for high-assurance environments, ensuring compliance and security for sensitive information. Lead technical initiatives, mentor junior staff, and collaborate wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive advanced cybersecurity solutions for high-assurance environments, ensuring compliance and security for sensitive information. Collaborate with teams to define requirements, evaluate technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate security standards by leading cybersecurity and physical access programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, implement controls, and ensure compliance while driving incid...

3 weeks ago

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

$94K - $198K *

Engineer secure, scalable ICAM applications for national security missions. Collaborate with experts to design and deploy solutions using modern cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps practices, enha...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Lead critical systems engineering efforts, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of data pipelines. Monitor system health, investigate incidents, and provide effective communication and reporti...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures by managing security tools, responding to incidents, and driving security projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust protection against threa...

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

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.