Remote Security Consulting Engineer: Cloud & Network Defense

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 131,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Security Consulting Engineer to join our team, helping enterprise customers design and deliver secure network solutions across cloud and on‑premises environments. You will lead engagements, deliver hands-on security consulting, and work with cross‑functional teams to drive outcomes, with a remote-friendly setup and a compensation range of $131,100 to $172,100 annually.

This role emphasizes trusted advisory relationships, solution validation, and scalable automation, with

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and large-enterprise systems integration.
• Expertise deploying enterprise firewalls in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Proficient with VPN technologies and secure client solutions.
• Experience with SASE and secure access solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of identity-based network security controls.
• Ability to deliver automation artifacts via common frameworks and APIs.
• Strong understanding of secure design principles and TCP/IP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and report on security services engagements with key customers.
• Deliver security solutions independently and as part of a team of engineers.
• Design, document, validate, pilot, deploy, and automate security solutions.
• Provide ongoing support to help maximize customer value from deployed solutions.
• Evaluate and present alternative designs to influence outcomes effectively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and security issues for customers.
• Support collaboration within the security practice and across internal groups.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

IT consulting experience

Systems integration

Enterprise firewall deployments

VPN technologies

SASE and secure access

Identity-based security controls

Automation artifacts using APIs

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Security Consulting Engineer to join our team, helping enterprise customers design and deliver secure network solutions across cloud and on‑premises environments. You will lead engagements, deliver hands-on security consulting, and work with cross‑functional teams to drive outcomes, with a remote-friendly setup and a compensation range of $131,100 to $172,100 annually.

This role emphasizes trusted advisory relationships, solution validation, and scalable automation, with