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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$231K - $257K *

Engage with clients as a Senior Sales Engineer to drive enterprise sales, providing tailored technical support, and enabling successful data security and management adoption through strategic collabor...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the architecture of diverse security platforms, guiding teams through complex design challenges while ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable systems across multiple product areas in a h...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $232K *

Drive customer success by integrating innovative technology solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and establishing strategic partnerships. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentati...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Advance enterprise virtual desktop solutions by leading design, implementation, and optimization of Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments, ensuring high availability and operational excel...

Houston, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of complex AWS engagements by anchoring architecture across delivery, security, and client relations. Become the key strategist who connects technical design to business excellenc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform data into actionable insights by owning the analytics pipeline from ingestion to visualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create trusted models and metrics that empower deci...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure identity solutions using Okta, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while enhancing authentication processes across high-visibility systems in a fu...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and drive AI agent development for clinical trial platforms, integrating LLMs through the .NET stack. Engage in hands-on engineering to deliver end-to-end AI features, enhancing patient-centr...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $225K *

Elevate infrastructure capabilities by designing and implementing a unified platform that integrates bare-metal servers, storage, and networking for large-scale computation and AI workloads, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team of Optical Design Engineers to innovate and implement cutting-edge DWDM network solutions, ensuring project success and exceeding performance targets while collaborating across dep...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform mission-critical applications by designing and developing scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance while leveraging cloud infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by leading strategy, team development, and automation. Drive security, reliability, and cost management while collaborating across functions to enhance operational excel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $118K *

Champion the delivery of fiber connectivity solutions by managing OSP construction, restoration, and maintenance projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, quality standards...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Elevate compliance operations by architecting AI systems that automate workflows, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence in machine learn...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $251K *

Champion the creation of advanced statistical engines and experimentation systems, driving data-informed decision making at scale. Collaborate across teams to enhance product impact and performance, w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

Transform client engagements by delivering innovative cloud data security solutions. Leverage your technical expertise to drive sales, manage complex projects, and collaborate with cross-functional te...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Transform customer experiences by delivering tailored technical solutions, leading product evaluations, and collaborating with teams to drive cloud security success for SMB clients in a dynamic, remot...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining Virtual Desktop Infrastructure by engineering, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge VDI systems. Collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance security, performance...

Pocatello, IDRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical infrastructure services, driving strategic growth and operational excellence across heavy industrial sectors. Foster client relationships and mentor teams to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading estimate development, coordinating with teams, and analyzing risks. Drive cost efficiency through comprehensive project estimates and maintain current local rate l...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$154K - $221K *

Empower our team by architecting innovative technical solutions that address customer challenges. Collaborate with internal teams and lead the technical sales process to drive impactful outcomes for m...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Pioneer innovative security solutions by architecting Trusted Execution Environment designs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance Confidential Computing across cutting-edge products, ensuring rob...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $297K *

Innovate the future of software delivery by defining technical direction for a vital platform. Lead high-impact projects, set architecture standards, and mentor engineers in this hands-on role within...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate software development by integrating AI-powered coding practices into enterprise solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity, code quality, and testing through innovative AI tools...

Nova Scotia, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $134K *

Shape the future of customer success by leading the deployment of IoT solutions for enterprise clients. Your role will bridge sales and strategy, ensuring clients maximize the value of their technolog...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.