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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$80K - $95K *

Transform engineering productivity by developing and optimizing tools, modernizing workflows, and integrating automation within cloud platforms for enhanced operational efficiency...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $285K *

Empower the Security Engineering team by leading the technical vision for platform hardening across global operations, ensuring a secure and resilient delivery network through innovative practices and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Drive comprehensive vulnerability management across diverse infrastructures, ensuring robust security for cutting-edge AI technologies. Own the entire security program, from engineering to remediation...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $163K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding our organization against evolving cyber threats. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll design robust defenses and collaborate across teams to enhance security post...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $180K *

Transform digital services by collaborating on Azure cloud engineering, CI/CD, and observability. Support mission-aligned platform capabilities while ensuring secure, reliable, and maintainable soluti...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining innovation in software engineering for critical facilities. You'll design and deliver cutting-edge applications and data solutions, driving projects from concept to deplo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $251K *

Lead the development of enterprise AI architecture in classified environments, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and modernization priorities. Drive innovative solutions and technical value w...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data architecture by designing secure, scalable solutions for employee data using Databricks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement governance, compli...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in full-stack development, collaborating on enterprise modernization with Microservices. Deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices for cloud technologi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data engineering. You'll design and develop scalable data solutions, collaborating with experts to enhance analytics and ensure data integrity, all while suppo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership in network and infrastructure engineering for Health IT modernization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and co...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $145K *

Deliver seamless integration and Tier 3 support for secure mobile infrastructure. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction while managing c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Reimagine security engineering leadership by guiding strategic initiatives across cloud and infrastructure security, enhancing detection engineering, and fostering collaboration to protect a multi-clo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security across cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity to implement and optimize robust security solutions, ensuring the protection of s...

Miami Lakes, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing Kubernetes clusters across diverse environments. Collaborate with senior engineers to automate processes, troubleshoot issues, and enhance platform performance while de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $151K *

Elevate critical infrastructure design and automation to ensure secure, reliable applications. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance deployment and resilience while mentoring engineers to drive...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $179K *

Unlock innovative cloud solutions by designing and governing enterprise architectures on AWS and Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and lead clo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $189K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information technology solutions within the Department of the Air Force. Drive the implementation and modernization of Tenable architecture to ensure complian...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $240K *

Innovate solutions at the intersection of cloud technology and engineering. Lead AWS projects, mentor teams, and drive best practices while ensuring delivery excellence across multiple client engageme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leading the design and implementation of complex systems, ensuring reliability and scalability while aligning engineering solutions with business objectives in federal IT moderniza...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $177K *

Transform enterprise infrastructure by embedding with client teams to optimize Kubernetes deployments, streamline migrations, and enhance AI capabilities, ensuring successful platform adoption and ope...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $251K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer experiences through innovative cloud security solutions, leveraging your expertise to craft tailored technical presentations and solutions that drive strategic...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform security practices by integrating DevSecOps and cloud security into our workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, automated security solutions that protect our pr...

Union, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector operations by deploying IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across g...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $90K *

Support the preconstruction team by coordinating project deliverables, ensuring profitability and schedule goals are met. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage documentation and facilitate a sm...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.