Security Consulting Engineer (Remote)

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

For our client, we are seeking a Security Consulting Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will partner closely with enterprise customers to design and deliver secure network solutions that improve resilience, simplify operations, and strengthen protection across cloud and on-premises environments.

The position combines hands‑on technical consulting, solution validation, and implementation support with a strong emphasis on customer outcomes and trusted advisory relationships.

You will collaborate across engineering and security teams to troubleshoot complex issues, influence design decisions, and help ensure successful deployment and adoption of security capabilities.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $131,100 – $172,100 annually

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.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and systems integration with large enterprises.
• Expertise in enterprise firewall deployments in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Proficiency in VPN technologies and secure client solutions.
• Experience with SASE and secure access solutions.
• Solid knowledge of identity‑based network security controls, with hands‑on experience preferred.
• Ability to deliver automation artifacts using common frameworks and APIs.
• Strong understanding of secure design principles and TCP/IP protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid parental leave and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees.
• Paid time off for holidays, personal wellness, and volunteer days.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.