Explore Security Officer Jobs

Discover Security Officer opportunities for experienced professionals on Ladders. Browse vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior security, corporate protection, and security leadership positions. Employers may use titles such as Security Officer for roles that vary by organization, scope, and level of responsibility, so review each listing for its specific requirements and compensation.

What Security Officers Do

Security Officer responsibilities can range from protecting people, property, and facilities to developing security procedures, coordinating incident response, and supporting risk management. Senior and specialized positions may involve overseeing teams, partnering with business leaders, managing vendors, or helping maintain compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements vary by employer and position. Employers may seek experience in security operations, threat assessment, emergency planning, investigations, access control, or team leadership. Communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to respond calmly to changing situations are valuable across many security roles. Some positions may require relevant licenses, certifications, or specialized experience.

Find Security Officer Roles on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000. Compare job scope, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find Security Officer roles that align with your experience and career goals. Because job titles and duties differ across employers, review each listing carefully before applying.

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$83K - $112K *

Transform your career by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance application systems. Collaborate with teams to improve workflows, execute tests, and support mission-driven initiatives that stren...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze and enhance enterprise applications, ensuring seamless functionality and integration. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to drive improvements that strengt...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize customer service management and AI capabilities by leading ServiceNow implementations, enhancing workflows, and ensuring compliance with governance standards to elevate customer experience an...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leveraging your SOC expertise to triage alerts, analyze threats, and implement effective response actions, ensuring robust protection for clien...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead security initiatives and cultivate a security-first culture, guiding teams in integrating security throughout the development lifecycle and addressing complex security challenges with strategic i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving the future of cybersecurity by leading technical security control initiatives. Your expertise will shape enterprise security across multiple domains, ensuring effective cont...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Transform security leadership by developing a global risk management strategy that safeguards assets and fosters a culture of vigilance. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance crisis response, complia...

Waltham, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $251K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by enhancing DevSecOps capabilities. Collaborate with customers to automate processes and deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic enviro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $201K *

Drive strategic growth in the federal public safety sector by leading capture strategies, developing relationships, and aligning business solutions with customer needs for successful proposal executio...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$235K - $350K *

Empower the future of cybersecurity AI by leading innovative research and development. Collaborate with experts to create advanced systems that enhance defense capabilities and transform security oper...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion our security posture by designing and automating detection and response systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance incident response and improve security practices, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project management excellence by delivering best practices in IT systems integration and infrastructure analysis, ensuring compliance with security standards while supporting the Department of...

Colorado, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$118K - $158K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining a robust information security audit program, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, CMMC, and other standards while collaborating with engineering teams to imp...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $119K *

Transform the landscape of fraud detection by leading a skilled SIU team. Oversee investigations, collaborate with law enforcement, and ensure compliance while mentoring staff to uphold integrity in h...

Newark, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $220K *

Empower us to drive new business sales in OT/Cyber-Physical Systems for state and local government accounts. You'll develop strategies, build relationships, and execute sales plans to enhance cybersec...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $220K *

Engage with state and local government leaders to drive sales of OT/Cyber-Physical Systems solutions. Build strategic relationships, advise on security needs, and collaborate with a diverse team to en...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $220K *

Elevate your career by driving new business sales for OT/Cyber-Physical Systems in state and local government accounts. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, develop strategies, and execute...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving new business sales for cutting-edge OT/Cyber-Physical Systems solutions. Collaborate with government leaders to enhance cybersecurity strategies and foster relationships tha...

Kirkland, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $220K *

Unlock new business opportunities by driving sales for OT/Cyber-Physical Systems in state and local government accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies, build relationsh...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $238K *

Empower our security initiatives as you develop and enhance threat detection systems, streamline data pipelines, and leverage AI for more effective monitoring and response, ensuring safety for our cus...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Pioneer innovative threat detection engineering solutions that protect our infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance our detection platform through advanced telemetry, improve pipeline relia...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Deliver strategic assessments and solutions for federal information systems, ensuring compliance with NIST RMF and related standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify security gaps and provid...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $175K *

Grow expertise in Operational Technology security, leading critical engagements across industrial systems. Collaborate on advanced methodologies while mentoring others and contributing to pivotal rese...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

Optimize customer success by providing proactive technical support and guidance. Engage with clients at all levels, ensuring effective onboarding and resolution of technical issues while advocating fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$238K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Security Officer do?question toggle

    A Security Officer helps protect people, property, and facilities. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include monitoring security operations, responding to incidents, conducting assessments, enforcing procedures, and coordinating with internal teams or external partners.

  • What qualifications are commonly needed for Security Officer jobs?question toggle

    Qualifications differ by employer and seniority. Listings may request security operations experience, communication and leadership skills, emergency response knowledge, or relevant licenses and certifications. Check each job description for its specific requirements.

  • Can Security Officer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, or leadership-level security positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Pay depends on factors such as responsibilities, experience, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs at this salary level.

  • Where can I find Security Officer jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    Browse Security Officer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000. Review each listing for its compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and location.