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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$159K - $257K *

Transform security posture by leading enterprise vulnerability management, prioritizing risks, and driving remediation efforts across diverse technology environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $154K *

Join our team to oversee supplier activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear quality standards through effective monitoring, inspection, and evaluation. Contribute to project success by identifying...

Houston, TXRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $117K *

Drive day-to-day operations of Azure and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring optimal performance, incident management, and compliance with service levels while supporting service transitions and maintena...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving channel sales strategies across Oregon and Washington. Collaborate with partners to enhance revenue growth, deliver impactful proposals, and build lasting relationships whi...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative sales strategies to secure $10M+ in federal revenue. Build relationships with DHS and federal agencies, develop operational use cases, and convert pilots into sustainable programs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust data pipelines that integrate legacy systems with cloud platforms, enabling advanced analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality data for machine learni...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $101K *

Grow your career with an impactful role to acquire right-of-way rights for utility projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with regulat...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$137K - $254K *

Drive excellence in global supply chain as a Sr Staff Contracts Analyst. Manage complex contract negotiations, ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and collaborate across functions to deliver optimal bu...

Grand Prairie, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT programs, ensuring product development and lifecycle management while coordinating multiple vendors and teams to meet customer needs and deliver on strategic obj...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in security by managing a top-tier Penetration Testing team, drive compliance-focused security initiatives, and enhance Amazon's security posture through innovative testing and automat...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead energy efficiency programs, manage cross-functional teams, and develop strategic plans that exceed client expectations while driving sustainability initiatives and fosterin...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $163K *

Shape the future of IT project management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technology solutions on time and within scope, while enhancing processes and ensuring effective stakeho...

Largo, FLRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$234K - $322K *

Transform global revenue accounting and order-to-cash processes in a dynamic healthcare environment. Lead a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and driving systems improvements fo...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal programs for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. Drive mission-critical IT, cybersecurity, and telecommunications initiatives while ensuring stakeholder s...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $176K *

Help us design and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while collaborating with agile teams to enhance performance and reliability in a multi-cloud environment. Drive automation and leverag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to the effective management of the ServiceNow platform, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction through system upgrades, troubleshooting, reporting, and collaboration with stakeh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $196K *

Drive compliance and security excellence in FedRAMP programs, collaborating across teams to ensure federal authorization requirements are met. Lead project management efforts, audits, and continuous m...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join us to lead our cybersecurity efforts, establishing and maintaining robust information security programs that protect critical assets while supporting strategic business objectives and compliance...

Menasha, WIRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $271K *

Champion innovative vulnerability research by leveraging AI to identify critical risks across products and infrastructure, ensuring proactive security measures and enhancing overall risk understanding...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $230K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex security challenges. As a trusted advisor, you'll collaborate with Sales and customers to design solutions, deliver impactful demonstrations, and connec...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $230K *

Innovate solutions by partnering with Sales to address complex security challenges. Serve as a trusted advisor, leading technical discovery and customer validation while translating technical capabili...

Orlando, FLRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K *

Shape the future of IT security by enhancing compliance and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement effective solutions, ensuring the organization meet...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative Generative AI solutions, overseeing end-to-end processes from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise systems and ensure...

Florida, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $105K *

Champion application and cloud security by conducting assessments, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with development teams to enhance secure coding practices and vulnerabil...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $135K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex intelligence data into clear narratives. Lead the creation of intelligence reports tailored for diverse audiences, while collaborating across teams to enhance...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.