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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$148K - $201K *

Empower application teams by integrating, securing, and deploying software in Kubernetes environments. Collaborate across platforms to enhance CI/CD processes and ensure reliable operations, driving i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing secure software delivery processes through CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable appli...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $224K *

Empower organizations by shaping data governance strategies that enhance security, compliance, and operational resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful governance solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $215K *

Unlock the potential of technical enablement by managing global projects, developing engaging content, and collaborating with teams to enhance enterprise security solutions and drive go-to-market succ...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $160K *

Drive product development by leading a senior engineering pod to deliver high-quality software for city permitting and community operations, leveraging AI tools and coding agents to enhance efficiency...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $150K *

Champion your career as you lead data engineering initiatives, ensuring successful project implementation and high client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to transform analytics data into actionab...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Champion the implementation and support of Windows Server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security across diverse customer infrastructures while collaborating with technical teams and s...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud-native technologies by managing innovative engineering efforts in container orchestration and GPU acceleration, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to tackle complex engineering challenges, leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS. Collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering to innovate and deliver impactful p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $270K *

Empower innovation as you lead technical initiatives for multi-tenant platforms, guiding architecture and implementation while collaborating across teams to enhance partner capabilities and ensure ser...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $135K *

Architect a unified operational dashboard connecting diverse alert systems to streamline monitoring and enhance triage efficiency, ensuring critical alerts are prioritized and effectively routed...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic technical advisor for key enterprise customers, guiding architecture decisions and aligning technical plans with business outcomes to ensure successful imple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and deployment of a cutting-edge control plane for identity and credential management, ensuring reliability and security in customer-hosted environments while collaborating with...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of a high-performing team in Client Operations, driving service quality and continuous improvement. Collaborate across functions to enhance client experience and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $118K *

Drive the evolution of scalable, secure platforms by architecting solutions that enhance network intelligence and application delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the multi-tenant New Relic consolidation layer, aggregating telemetry across AI agent estates. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance observability practices and ensure effective monit...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $180K *

Take ownership of the enterprise AI platform strategy, driving innovation and governance on AWS. Collaborate across teams to design scalable AI solutions, assess capabilities, and develop roadmaps tha...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $158K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity compliance for an AWS-hosted Army application, managing vulnerability findings and security scanning while collaborating with technical teams to ensure robust security...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $195K *

Drive the development of the Hypori app for Windows while enhancing iOS and Android functionalities. Collaborate in an agile environment, focusing on secure software practices, troubleshooting, and de...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $185K *

Lead the charge in transforming developer workflows and API architecture for enterprise AI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate friction and enhance the developer experience a...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of DevOps by designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to enhance their Dev...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $215K *

Elevate our cloud infrastructure by developing robust tools for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. Join a dynamic team of engineers focused on enhancing CI/CD processes and driving developer pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Drive the future of AI infrastructure by building automation and tools for large-scale GPU systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production reliability and ensure seamless operat...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.