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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$118K - $266K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop governance artifacts, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture strategies i...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Join our Systems Integration team to enhance hardware security through quality control, integration, and testing. Leverage your data center experience to ensure efficient operations and contribute to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at Powder River Industries, LLC is responsible for providing cybersecurity expertise and solutions across various technical environments, including clo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data protection strategies across diverse environments. You'll play a crucial role in identifying sensitive data, implementing security measures, and collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$202K - $354K *

Innovate data infrastructure by designing and automating pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams to enhance AI evaluation metrics and performance. Lead initiatives that drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform enterprise storage solutions by collaborating with a diverse team to design, deploy, and maintain secure infrastructures that support critical IT workloads, ensuring optimal performance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation in enterprise storage solutions by designing, deploying, and maintaining robust infrastructures. Collaborate with a diverse team to optimize performance and security for critical IT w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing scalable cybersecurity ETL pipelines, ensuring data integrity and performance within the Elastic ecosystem while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $183K *

Contribute to the security of mobile and Mac products by developing, testing, and improving automated cybersecurity tools, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing best practices within a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise data processing by developing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Cribl LogStream. Collaborate across teams to enhance data flow and ensure quality in security analytics...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $265K *

Drive architectural excellence in Layer 7 security and proxy solutions, enhancing code quality and modernizing the ZIA code base. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, innovativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $173K *

Optimize identity and access management controls across hybrid environments, ensuring compliance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance access governance, automate processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Transform security practices by collaborating across teams to enhance cloud security, implement automated testing, and drive architectural improvements, ensuring robust protection of sensitive custome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $212K *

Unlock security excellence as you collaborate with development teams to protect critical applications. Foster secure coding practices and mitigate risks while enhancing and implementing security contr...

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform backend services by building reliable automated pipelines and integrating systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and ensure smooth operations as partner integrations evolve, al...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining OT networking for critical facilities. As a key player in pre-construction, you'll ensure robust, fail-safe networks across multiple campuses, driving standards and colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and implementation of complex enterprise and data center networks. Leverage your expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies to enhance security and connectivity while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform security operations by defining detection strategies, enhancing product security, and integrating cryptographic governance. Collaborate across teams to build automated solutions and lead tec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing complex software systems, ensuring performance and functionality meet user requirements while collaborating with engineers and users to deliver innovative s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Analyze user requirements and design robust software solutions. Drive development and maintenance of complex systems, ensuring performance standards are met while mentoring teams and integrating softw...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $236K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by supporting cybersecurity operations to protect enterprise systems. Engage in network security monitoring, threat analysis, and compliance activities across diverse environments...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$99K - $141K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure for a global network. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, ensuring robust protection across diverse environments while supporting c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by implementing integrations and workflows, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative outcomes using cutting-edge technology and agentic tools in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative full-stack web applications using React and Node.js. Collaborate in an agile environment to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.