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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$121K - $191K *

Join the team to design and develop scalable software solutions for healthcare supply chain transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance the rules engine and deliver high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of secure platform capabilities for enterprise clients, collaborating across teams to define product scope, manage complex requirements, and ensure successful delivery in highl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate security observability by enhancing Datadog's capabilities across cloud and corporate environments, ensuring actionable detection aligned with real-world threats while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K *

Transform technical solutions for Federal proposals by leading innovative strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. Drive success through expert writing and systems enginee...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead architectural design for large-scale hyperscale cloud data centers, overseeing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and efficient...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$190K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering excellence across multiple campuses, ensuring robust design, validation, and energization of critical infrastructure while integrating onsite generation solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive the development and optimization of GTM strategies, leveraging automation and campaign execution across multiple platforms to enhance pipeline generation and account prioritization in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $198K *

Deliver full-stack data solutions across the data processing pipeline, leveraging systems engineering principles to enhance data lifecycle management and ensure efficient data access and delivery at s...

Highlands Ranch, CORemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $185K *

Join our dynamic team to develop next-gen storage solutions, enhancing Grafana's App Platform. Collaborate on innovative features, drive projects from ideation to operations, and contribute to an open...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $172K *

Join our expanding Sales Engineering team to provide technical expertise and support during customer evaluations, ensuring successful adoption of our solutions while driving revenue growth through con...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$266K - $399K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership and expertise in cloud, AI, and DevOps. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver innovative solutions, mentor peers, and drive customer success acr...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the architecture of certificate lifecycle management capabilities that enhance security across complex environments, collaborating with product and engineering teams to build scalable systems tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Take ownership of data engineering initiatives to design, build, and maintain scalable data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that support opera...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $176K *

Optimize enterprise database services in a secure hybrid-cloud environment. As a senior technical resource, ensure performance, security, and reliability while supporting cloud adoption and modernizat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead our vulnerability management and security operations program, shaping it from the ground up. Collaborate with a small Trust team to enhance our security posture and ensure compliance while automa...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate in mission planning by developing autonomous operations for satellite constellations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prototype code, and optimize algorithms...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead critical compliance efforts to enhance security posture and documentation integrity across diverse networks. Collaborate with teams to execute risk management tasks, ensuring systems are audit-re...

Lorida, FLRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team in a remote role to enhance infrastructure reliability and automate processes, ensuring top-notch performance and scalability for mission-critical applications in a collaborative e...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$320K - $405K *

Engineer cutting-edge protection and automation systems for high-voltage substations, ensuring reliable power distribution and integration across our infrastructure portfolio. Collaborate with teams t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading AI-driven software delivery transformations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks, design innovative solutions, and enhance product lifecycle...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of Onboarding Engineers, driving project efficiency, and enhancing processes. Foster collaboration and accountability while ensuring high-quality service delivery...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.