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.
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.
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.
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.
Security Engineer (Corporate IT)
$208K - $500K+*
Join a team that's building a robust Corporate IT and Security function to empower cutting-edge research. You'll manage security strategies that facilitate partnerships with AI labs while ensuring res...
Reposted 4 days ago
Staff / Senior Data Center Security Engineer
$320K - $405K *
Lead the charge in shaping security engineering across multiple domains, designing and implementing controls, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and enhance security...
2 weeks ago
Staff / Senior Data Center Security Engineer
$320K - $405K *
Advance your career by engineering security controls across multiple domains, ensuring robust protection for data centers and hardware supply chains. Collaborate with teams to automate compliance and...
2 weeks ago
System Security Engineer, Space
$183K - $243K *
Champion the security architecture for advanced space systems, ensuring robust protection across all segments. Collaborate with engineers and government partners to translate threat intelligence into...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security posture through innovative engineering and proactive risk management. You'll independently manage security tools, investigate incidents, and collabor...
Reposted yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Drive security excellence by designing and managing robust security solutions that protect IT and operational environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and ensure compliance whi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Engineer, Infrastructure Security
$120K - $145K *
Unlock security excellence by owning infrastructure safety, implementing robust solutions, and collaborating across teams to mitigate risks as the company scales. Drive security initiatives in cloud...
6 days ago
Staff Security Engineer, Privileged Access (PAM)
$175K - $225K *
Contribute to the development of privileged access workflows and governance controls across enterprise systems, enhancing security and efficiency while minimizing risks associated with standing privil...
1 week ago
Staff Security Engineer, Privileged Access (PAM)
$175K - $225K *
Lead the charge in building and optimizing privileged access workflows across enterprise systems, ensuring secure, efficient, and auditable access management while collaborating with cross-functional...
1 week ago
Staff Security Engineer, Privileged Access (PAM)
$175K - $225K *
Join a team that's redefining privileged access security by building robust workflows and governance controls across enterprise systems, ensuring secure, efficient access management while minimizing r...
1 week ago
$82K - $144K *
Join our team to enhance the City’s security posture by implementing and managing cutting-edge security solutions, collaborating across departments, and driving initiatives that protect vital digital...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's enhancing security across applications and cloud environments. You'll lead incident response, implement security improvements, and collaborate with engineering leaders to prioritize...
Reposted 1 week ago
Security Engineer, Applications
$110K - $130K *
Drive application security excellence by integrating robust security practices into the software development lifecycle, collaborating with engineering teams to mitigate risks across applications, APIs...
1 week ago
Sr. Security Engineer (Infrastructure)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the design and implementation of secure on-premises Kubernetes platforms, ensuring robust infrastructure and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance secu...
1 week ago
Sr. Security Engineer (Infrastructure)
$120K - $145K *
Champion security initiatives by designing and managing on-premises Kubernetes platforms, ensuring robust protection and operational excellence across enterprise systems while collaborating with cross...
4 weeks ago
$102K - $157K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance application security for mission-critical software. Collaborate with developers to identify vulnerabilities and integrate security into the development lifecycle, ensuri...
3 weeks ago
$158K - $180K *
Empower Asana's security risk management program by designing quantitative frameworks and automating risk monitoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive informed decisions and foster a culture of...
1 week ago
Information Security Engineer - DevSecOps
$110K - $130K *
Advance security measures at the enterprise level by integrating DevSecOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cyber security controls...
1 month ago
$191K - $258K *
Optimize identity and access controls to enhance security and streamline user access across infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust IAM solutions that support evolv...
2 days ago
$193K - $261K *
Innovate secure identity and access controls to enhance authentication and authorization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline identity lifecycle management and ensure reliable IAM se...
2 days ago
Lead Corporate Security Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security posture, set standards, and drive automation, e...
4 weeks ago
Lead Corporate Security Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Elevate corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate cross-functionally to set standards, drive automation, and enhance security posture whi...
4 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, AI Security
$154K - $236K *
Join us to design and develop cutting-edge AI security solutions. In this full-stack role, you'll build scalable backend systems, ensuring visibility and control over AI agents for major enterprises...
6 days ago
Security Engineer - Networking
$80K - $95K *
Drive network security excellence by managing enterprise firewalls and controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection and incident response, ensuring robust protection o...
2 days ago
Lead Corporate Security Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Champion corporate security by leading identity governance, endpoint management, and risk assessment. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to establish security standards, drive automation, and e...
4 weeks ago
What does a Security Engineer do?
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?
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?
Yes. Specializations include application security, cloud security, product security, network and infrastructure security, and security operations or detection engineering.
Do Security Engineers need certifications?
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?
Compensation varies by experience, location, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more.