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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$110K - $130K *
Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...
1 week ago
Cybersecurity Engineer (Clearance Required)
$130K - $150K *
Engage as a cybersecurity advisor, ensuring secure, scalable cloud systems for an Army program. Collaborate with technical teams to maintain security artifacts, assess risks, and integrate security in...
3 days ago
Cloud Concierge Technical Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Drive cloud onboarding success by guiding application owners through migration complexities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficiency and suppo...
Yesterday
Staff Application Security Engineer
$182K - $215K *
Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...
3 weeks ago
$154K - $232K *
Transform enterprise cloud strategies by leading large-scale migrations to Azure and AWS. Collaborate with global teams to establish architecture standards, ensure security, and drive innovative solut...
Yesterday
Security Operations Engineer II
$84K - $124K *
Drive the evolution of Cyber Defense by engineering and automating security operations, enhancing incident response, and maintaining enterprise security platforms to ensure robust protection and swift...
1 week ago
Solutions Engineer - Cloud & DevOps
$90K - $145K *
Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...
2 weeks ago
Network Security Engineer Master
$125K - $150K *
Empower a robust enterprise network-security infrastructure by leading initiatives in design, operation, and troubleshooting of advanced firewall systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...
Reposted 4 days ago
Sr. Staff Applied AI Engineer, GTM
$180K - $225K *
Lead the charge in transforming AI strategies into impactful solutions for revenue teams, collaborating closely with GTM leaders to drive innovation and measurable outcomes while enhancing engineering...
4 days ago
Senior Engineer (AWS, Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes)
$150K - $175K *
Lead innovative cloud solutions by architecting and managing robust platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in AWS and Azure, enhancing your skills while driving impact...
Yesterday
$150K - $190K *
Transform customer security strategies by collaborating with sales teams to identify needs, demonstrate solutions, and educate partners on best practices, ensuring organizations are safeguarded agains...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Lead Information Security Engineer - Red Team
$105K - $155K *
Champion advanced security initiatives by leading Red Team efforts to identify vulnerabilities and enhance protection across enterprise systems through penetration testing and adversarial emulation, w...
Reposted 4 days ago
$130K - $140K *
Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...
Reposted 2 days ago
$180K - $215K *
Unlock potential by leading the transition of a GCP platform to AWS, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Leverage your AWS expertise to design secure, scalable solutions while mentori...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer/Argo Cloud Specialist - 6496782
$118K - $139K *
Develop innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in modern frameworks and agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and scalability while...
3 weeks ago
Senior Security Architect - Managed Security Services
$130K - $160K *
Lead the engineering of cutting-edge SIEM and SOAR platforms while advising clients on enhancing their security posture. Your expertise will shape customer onboarding and service design, ensuring effe...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$181K - $226K *
Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer, where you'll enhance internal tools, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive improvements in cloud infrastructure and observability, all while working in...
2 weeks ago
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring & Observability Engineer, OC2 Gov Cloud
$140K - $185K *
Empower mission-critical systems by designing and automating OCI observability solutions. Ensure robust monitoring, performance tracking, and compliance across cloud environments, while enhancing resi...
2 days ago
$130K - $160K *
Engineer robust security solutions to protect users and partners. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance security across infrastructure, applications, and compliance, while writing production code...
4 weeks ago
Staff Security Engineer, Proactive Security - AI
$193K - $285K *
Champion the design and operation of security services, ensuring safety and resilience for delivery systems. Collaborate across teams to foster secure practices while guiding and mentoring engineers t...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform security engineering practices by building resilient systems that enhance and automate security workflows, ensuring smooth operation across multiple environments while integrating AI-assiste...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...
1 week ago
$86K - $138K *
Transform cloud financial operations in a mission-critical role, managing AWS costs and optimizing resources for a large-scale federal modernization initiative. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhan...
1 week ago
What does a Cloud Security Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.