Welcome to High Paying Security Officer Jobs

Discover a curated collection of high paying security officer jobs paying $100K and above. Our platform is dedicated to providing you with an array of excellent job opportunities in the security sector. Regardless of your specific experience and skills, we host jobs from entry-level to executive positions.

Security Officer Roles and Responsibilities

In the role of a security officer, you are tasked with maintaining the safety and security of people, buildings, and assets. The key responsibilities include preventing unlawful activities, reporting incidents, and ensuring compliance with all legislation pertaining to security.

Why Choose a Career as a Security Officer?

A career as a security officer can be rewarding and fulfilling. It offers opportunities for career growth and personal development while playing a crucial role in the safety and security of a business or organization.

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$95K - $115K *

Launch your career by providing technical support and mentorship to military personnel. Work closely with SOCOM and other stakeholders to enhance the operational use of tactical equipment, ensuring re...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving product delivery with precision and expertise. You will convert requirements into actionable backlog items, manage dependencies, and ensure successful releases while engagin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Drive robust application security integration within the SDLC while collaborating with development teams to analyze and mitigate vulnerabilities. Engage in proactive testing and ensure compliance, enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to lead and enhance Security Operations, driving AI-driven strategies and incident responses while ensuring compliance and strengthening our security posture across a global organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $214K *

Empower your career by leading incident response capabilities in security. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to manage product security incidents, ensuring user protection and systemic i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $231K *

Drive offensive security initiatives by leading penetration testing and red-team efforts. Own complex technical engagements, ensuring robust assessments and impactful remediation strategies for federa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion cybersecurity solutions by expanding existing accounts and securing new business. Drive relationships with key decision-makers, execute targeted territory plans, and negotiate contracts to en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Grow your expertise in cybersecurity by triaging and responding to complex security incidents. Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic environment focused on protecting clients against...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Empower cross-functional teams by managing M365 services, ensuring effective operations, and facilitating smooth communication with stakeholders while implementing data security measures and best prac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $187K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing the safety of our payments platform, driving infrastructure security improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement secure development practic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Transform organizational compliance by leading audits and enhancing automation. Drive scalable solutions across security, privacy, and operational domains, ensuring effective communication with stakeh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $114K *

Join a team that empowers strategic relationships and drives revenue growth by executing the full sales cycle of innovative cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management operations, leveraging technology and analytics. Manage a high-performing team across multiple lines of business, ensuring compliance and quality servic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$247K - $275K *

Lead the charge in advancing internal network and Active Directory attack strategies for enterprise protection, turning cutting-edge techniques into reliable, autonomous solutions within a collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate IT security management by developing standards and overseeing compliance. Lead incident response and staff mentoring while ensuring alignment with industry security norms and facilitating the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $127K *

Advocate for cloud innovation, optimizing client onboarding and IT deployment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective solution implementation across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Linux environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Elevate cloud security by designing and implementing robust measures, enhancing zero-trust access controls, and optimizing SASE frameworks across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments while mentoring junio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Design and implement robust observability solutions to enhance monitoring, alerting, and telemetry capabilities for enterprise platforms in cloud environments while collaborating across teams to ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $241K *

Join a team that empowers you to lead engineering efforts, shape talented professionals, and drive strategic project delivery on vital road and highway initiatives for Tennessee's transport infrastruc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $170K *

Elevate your craft as you drive security initiatives, collaborating with developers to embed protective measures from the outset. You’ll ensure our platform’s security evolves alongside our technology...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Unlock the potential of secure development as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, overseeing cloud transformations and optimizing automated delivery processes in a vast AWS environment. Lead initiatives in s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $299K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance in healthcare diagnostics. Leverage your legal expertise to provide strategic advice, develop policies, and drive risk mitigation in the commerciali...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $266K *

Contribute to strategic C-UAS solutions by leveraging technical expertise, driving partnerships, and shaping integrated defense capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to support proposal develop...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative penetration testing efforts across web applications and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring robust secur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $120K *

Contribute to optimizing customer procurement by providing strategic engagement, enhancing solution adoption, and delivering insights while driving relationships with public sector agencies through co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for a security officer job?question toggle

    The qualifications highly depend on the type and level of the security officer job. However, a high school diploma or equivalent is generally required. Additional training and certification such as a security guard license might be necessary for some positions.

  • What is the average salary of a security officer?question toggle

    The salary can vary greatly depending on the level of responsibility and the size of the company or organization. However, security officer jobs listed on Ladders are all high-paying jobs of $100K or above.

  • Can a security officer progress to a higher role?question toggle

    Absolutely! Many security officers progress in their careers and take on higher roles such as security manager or director of security.