Explore Cloud Security Engineer Jobs

Find Cloud Security Engineer opportunities with organizations protecting critical applications, data, and infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that match their security expertise and career goals.

What Does a Cloud Security Engineer Do?

Cloud Security Engineers design, implement, and improve safeguards for cloud platforms and services. They assess risk, configure secure environments, monitor for threats, and help development and operations teams build security into systems from the start. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on cloud architecture, identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability management, incident response, or governance and compliance.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for hands-on experience with platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, along with knowledge of networking, encryption, IAM, security monitoring, and infrastructure as code. Familiarity with cloud-native security tools, container and Kubernetes security, automation, and frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001 can also be valuable. Relevant certifications may strengthen an application, but requirements vary by employer and position.

Cloud Security Engineer Career Opportunities

Cloud security professionals work across industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and government. Career paths may lead to senior or principal engineering roles, cloud security architecture, security leadership, or specialized work in areas such as DevSecOps and threat detection. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, cloud environments, and experience requirements.

Find Your Next Cloud Security Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Cloud Security Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its scope, required skills, and compensation details, then tailor your résumé to highlight measurable security outcomes, cloud platforms, and relevant projects.

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$120K - $150K *

Innovate as you guide Fortune 500 clients in leveraging AI solutions. Collaborate with sales teams, deliver dynamic presentations, and serve as trusted technical advisor to modernize legacy systems an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $215K *

Unlock potential by architecting and managing robust data infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing platform performance in a dynamic analytic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Empower AI innovation by designing and building robust tooling for deploying AI agents in production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure reliability and developer experi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of DevOps practices by providing technical leadership and architectural direction across agile teams, enhancing software delivery speed and reliability while fostering a culture...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of federal access by leveraging your DevOps expertise to manage cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $125K *

Explore your potential as a Software Architect, designing and enhancing build systems and delivery platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement CI/CD practices and ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Develop scalable software solutions to manage complex cloud infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance NVIDIA's accelerated compute cloud services and ensure high code qualit...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team focused on firewall validation and security. Drive collaboration across technical and product teams while fostering an inclusive enviro...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful software solutions by embedding with clients, transforming ambiguous needs into deployable features across secure environments. Collaborate closely with users and stakeholders to deliv...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security for a complex federal platform, safeguarding cloud infrastructure and sensitive data. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, implement, and automate robust s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, enhancing developer experience and operational reliability. Collaborate on CI/CD improvements and lead small-scale projects while...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$320K - $405K *

Transform the future of data center engineering by resolving on-site technical issues, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring project success through effective problem-solving and communication...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join our team as a technical leader to secure AI applications and platforms. Drive AI security architecture, testing, and standards, collaborating across teams to ensure robust and secure deployment o...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Teleport Core Product by tackling performance, scalability, and security challenges. Lead a distributed team to design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions while enhancing obse...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Transform cloud security operations by enhancing AWS and Azure environments. Lead initiatives to secure cloud-native capabilities, manage incident responses, and collaborate with engineering teams to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $288K *

Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's enhancing data integration for the U.S. Coast Guard. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead the implementation and maintenance of the Cloud Data Pipeline, ensuring robust data sh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $187K *

Champion innovative solutions in AWS GenAI, architecting robust data pipelines and RAG systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects, ensuring security and governanc...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $273K *

Join a team that's shaping industry-leading cloud strategies as a trusted advisor. You'll lead public cloud architecture solutions, ensuring seamless delivery through collaboration, innovation, and a...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $161K *

Drive the design and implementation of security systems, enhancing existing solutions while solving complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cybersecurity measures...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive secure network segmentation by designing and managing compliant architectures. Leverage advanced security tools to ensure policy-driven connectivity across global environments while leading oper...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security protocols by managing vulnerability assessments, cloud security, and application security initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust security me...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cloud Security Engineer do?question toggle

    A Cloud Security Engineer protects cloud infrastructure, applications, and data by designing security controls, managing identity and access, monitoring threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response and compliance.

  • What skills are needed for Cloud Security Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly sought skills include experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; IAM; cloud networking; encryption; security monitoring; vulnerability management; and automation or infrastructure as code. Specific requirements depend on the employer and role.

  • Do Cloud Security Engineers need certifications?question toggle

    Certifications are not required for every position, but relevant cloud or cybersecurity credentials can help demonstrate expertise. Employers may also prioritize practical experience, technical skills, and the ability to communicate security risks.

  • How much do Cloud Security Engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information.

  • Where can I find Cloud Security Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Cloud Security Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more and compare their requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details.