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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$220K - $275K *

Partner with us to drive AI transformation in customer experience. As a Principal Solutions Engineer, you'll guide clients through the design and implementation of innovative AI solutions, ensuring al...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $290K *

Contribute to building cutting-edge software systems that harness AI to solve real-world operational challenges. Drive technical strategy, collaborate across teams, and develop full-stack solutions in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $169K *

Elevate service reliability by developing and implementing code that enhances scalability. Collaborate with teams to maintain code quality, respond to incidents, and improve operational processes in a...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Transform the security landscape by providing expert information assurance support for cloud-hosted systems. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance security protocols and ensure compliance with feder...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $136K *

Empower your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare supply chain products using modern t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of cybersecurity compliance by leading certification projects, collaborating with teams to ensure product adherence to industry standards, and providing expert guidance on cyberse...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$183K - $220K *

Elevate technical storytelling by creating impactful demos and workshops that bridge the gap between product capabilities and customer understanding, empowering sales teams and enhancing buyer engagem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer resilient backend solutions for privileged account discovery, enhancing security while navigating complex, customer-deployed environments. Collaborate on data-processing workflows using cutti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and guiding enterprise architecture across product systems and business applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable designs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, focusing on IT service recovery and business continuity. Collaborate with federal staff to develop strategies that ensure operational resilience...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by overseeing a zero trust security framework. Drive strategic initiatives across identity, data protection, and network security, collaborating with leadership to en...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$132K - $208K *

Lead the charge in transforming data center network designs into seamless execution. Drive end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and efficient deployment across multiple site...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $223K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing distributed training performance, enhancing efficiency across extensive ML model families while collaborating directly with architects and engineers to push th...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team as a Field Support Engineer, where you'll tackle complex technical challenges in mission-critical environments, leveraging your expertise in Red Hat OpenS...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $290K *

Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Developer Experience team. Collaborate on cutting-edge AI coding tools and scalable infrastructures that enhance productivity across the e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable payment systems that process billions in transactions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and compliance while mentoring engineers to elevate...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $222K *

Engage in architecting high-volume autonomous agent pipelines, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance. Own the generator-verifier architecture and CI/CD processes while setting engineering stand...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Deliver seamless integration of security operations by managing vendor teams, mentoring embedded employees, and aligning strategies with client objectives while fostering communication and operational...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences through innovative technical solutions. As a Solutions Architect, you'll bridge business needs with technology, guiding clients from discovery to d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $212K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust threat intelligence program, analyzing adversary tactics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and protect sensitive data...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Innovate incident response by leveraging AI and human expertise to enhance threat detection, investigation, and containment across a dynamic cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive integration excellence by designing and maintaining enterprise integration platforms, middleware, and APIs. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless data flows and robust security in a comple...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing core systems that empower users to engage with diverse news perspectives. Collaborate closely with a small, agile team to design, build, and enhance backend services, ens...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in integrating complex hospital data systems into Astra OS. Own end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with customers, and design scalable solutions that enhance healthcare operations...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.