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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$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading cybersecurity integration projects, optimizing network security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection and incident response capabili...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $192K *

Join a team that's implementing robust security controls across multiple brands, safeguarding employees and enhancing productivity through automation and secure practices. Collaborate globally while l...

United StatesRemote

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

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust security engineering team, driving cybersecurity initiatives, and implementing effective controls to protect digital assets while collaborating with cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $150K *

Drive the enhancement of security measures and Zero Trust principles across hybrid environments, collaborating with teams to optimize tools, manage access controls, and ensure system efficiency to pro...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $218K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud security across multi-cloud environments. You'll lead initiatives to protect infrastructure and data while ensuring compliance with industry standards a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive offensive security initiatives by conducting penetration tests and building automation tools to enhance product security. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and remediate vulnerabili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Support our cloud security initiatives by investigating incidents, assessing risks, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance security posture and response capabilities across cloud platform...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate cloud security by investigating incidents, assessing risks, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance controls and telemetry. Drive improvements in cloud posture and incident respons...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud security and incident response. As a Security Engineer II, you'll investigate threats, improve telemetry, and collaborate with engineering to strengthen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join our Cloud & Platform Security team to enhance security across cloud platforms and GPU clusters. You'll investigate incidents, assess risks, and collaborate with engineering to implement lasting i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$302K - $336K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering a multi-year strategy for a Zero Trust architecture, ensuring secure systems and cross-functional collaboration while mentoring engineers and driving fleet-w...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$302K - $336K *

Join a team that's redefining security architecture by leading the development of a Zero Trust identity framework, driving innovation, and ensuring the reliability of critical systems across multiple...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$302K - $336K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering a multi-year Zero Trust architecture, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to enhance security across diverse systems and teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by implementing robust information security programs. Ensure data protection and compliance while collaborating with IT teams to mitigate risks and enhance security measures acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$289K - $500K+*

Lead security initiatives by shaping secure architecture, enhancing SDLC, and driving vulnerability response. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust product and application security for cloud and A...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Transform pre-sales activities by leading a team of security engineers, engaging with customers, and developing tailored technical solutions to drive revenue growth and enhance client satisfaction in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product and platform security through hands-on coding, vulnerability management, and incident response, ensuring robust defenses and streamlined processes acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $226K *

Take ownership of security architecture by identifying risks, designing controls, and building scalable solutions that enhance security and customer experiences. Collaborate with teams to create frame...

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

$178K - $226K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security for customer service operations globally. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, design controls, and implement scalable solutions that protect customer data w...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our Cyber Security team to spearhead a robust application security program, collaborating with developers to secure software and mitigate vulnerabilities. Help innovate security tools while enhan...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $250K *

Empower a high-performing team to lead global PKI strategy, ensuring robust security and compliance across multi-cloud, on-premises, and IoT environments while driving innovation in cryptographic life...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing network security by remediating excessive firewall rules, ensuring compliance with company policies, and collaborating with teams to safeguard digital assets in a complex...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $258K *

Lead a global team to manage high-severity cybersecurity incidents, driving strategy and execution across Incident Command, Cyber Resilience, and Insider Threat programs. Foster collaboration, enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $215K *

Transform operations as a Site Reliability Engineer, leading deployment engineering to ensure secure and efficient software delivery in complex, accredited environments. Collaborate with engineers, ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $195K *

Join a team that's enhancing cloud security capabilities across AWS. As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you'll implement and improve security controls, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.