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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$130K - $155K *

Optimize cloud security infrastructure and enhance detection capabilities while investigating and responding to alerts. Contribute to building internal tools to elevate security measures, your experti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with sales, educate customers, and drive meetings to address security challenges while showcasing innovativ...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Security Analyst, overseeing SOC operations, mentoring analysts, and enhancing security protocols. Drive incident response and ensure quality assurance in a fast-paced, c...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Own and elevate the security program, ensuring customer trust through hands-on leadership in enterprise security, compliance, and AI governance while collaborating across teams to implement effective...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving new business opportunities and managing territory expansion. Build trusted relationships with key decision-makers while executing partner-led initiatives and coordinating a...

Portland, ORRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Accelerate your career by driving new business and expansion in a dynamic territory. Leverage partner relationships and data-driven strategies to build a robust pipeline, conduct impactful training, a...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Empower security excellence by leading ServiceNow implementations, ensuring compliance with NIST and FedRAMP standards, and enhancing platform security through innovative governance and risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the engineering of cutting-edge SIEM and SOAR platforms while advising clients on enhancing their security posture. Your expertise will shape customer onboarding and service design, ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in implementing safety programs to minimize workplace risks and ensure compliance with OSHA standards across multiple facilities. Manage safety assessments, training, and incident inve...

Herndon, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead and optimize safety initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA and DCSA standards. Drive risk reduction programs, conduct assessments, and manage safety training to fos...

Herndon, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety culture across U.S. and Canadian operations. Drive compliance, conduct audits, and partner with teams to improve performance while ensuring a proactive approach to...

Edmonton, ABRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. Collaborate with teams to execute sales strategies and manage the full sales cycle, delivering impact...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform the security landscape by leading corporate security and compliance initiatives. Own identity infrastructure, manage vendor relationships, and ensure customer trust while implementing robust...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate customer success by forging strategic partnerships and guiding enterprise clients through their AI security journeys, ensuring they achieve measurable outcomes and realize business value fr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate offensive security strategies by building programs, conducting red team operations, and collaborating with engineering teams to address AI-specific threats and enhance security measures acros...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $98K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and automate security processes, enhancing global cybersecurity operations while working with senior engineers to better the organization's security posture...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $207K *

Elevate customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption and ensure timely value delivery in a fast-paced AI security envir...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $207K *

Help us drive customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts, ensuring seamless post-sales support, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the customer journey in...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $228K *

Help us drive customer success by leading technical onboarding and implementation efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless post-sales support and foster long-term partnerships in a f...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to elevate transmission and distribution projects through innovative testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment while ensuring optimal performance and r...

Odessa, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic security team to shape strategy, enhance operations, and drive governance. Own security engineering, M&A integration, and resilience initiatives while ensuring compliance and trust acro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$157K - $185K *

Innovate the future of AI Security sales by owning the full sales cycle, targeting enterprise accounts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and shape product offerings in a r...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing global safety standards and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring the health and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.