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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $193K *

Drive the architecture and development of cloud-native infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Lead initiatives in cloud governance, security, and automation while promoting engineering excellence...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $207K *

Champion innovative cloud solutions by leveraging your technical expertise to guide customers in designing and implementing robust architectures. Collaborate with teams to drive success in AWS project...

Delaware, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $184K *

Deliver innovative Salesforce solutions by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers to enhance platform capabilities and meet business needs effe...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $145K *

Drive innovative software solutions by developing robust, cloud-native systems that enhance provider data management capabilities and meet the evolving needs of clients in a dynamic, collaborative env...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Elevate cybersecurity solutions by driving revenue growth through strategic sales, managing the full sales lifecycle, and building strong relationships with clients and partners to enhance market pres...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Champion strategic growth by driving solution sales within key enterprise accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, articulate value, and influence client transforma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling foundational APIs and backend services, optimizing cloud data stores, and ensuring high-availability for a robust platform. Elevate technical standards while s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Empower enterprise clients by designing and delivering innovative data, analytics, and AI platforms on Databricks. Collaborate with teams to shape solutions, lead workshops, and ensure governance whil...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative data solutions on Databricks. Lead architecture workshops, partner with sales, and drive enterprise-level analytics and AI platforms while ensuring governan...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate by designing and delivering advanced data and AI platforms on Databricks. Collaborate with clients and teams to shape solutions, optimize architectures, and drive successful implementations f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

Elevate data engineering excellence by designing and implementing complex data solutions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to drive impactful data initiatives and architectural inno...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$137K - $231K *

Optimize data infrastructure and AI solutions to drive impactful analytics and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable data models and pipelines, ensuring high-qualit...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$266K - $342K *

Join a team that's driving security transformation by bridging customer challenges with innovative solutions. As a Senior Security Solutions Architect, you'll engage with senior leaders to shape secur...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$177K - $244K *

Empower our sales team by providing expert technical support and solutions. Collaborate with customers to address security challenges, architect tailored solutions, and drive adoption of our cybersecu...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by architecting scalable infrastructures, automating CI/CD processes, and enhancing operational excellence through collaboration and innovation...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$146K - $234K *

Innovate comprehensive security strategies for a large-scale cloud ecosystem, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while leading cross-functional teams to protect organizational assets and enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $305K *

Join a team that's redefining security by proactively identifying vulnerabilities across diverse environments. Collaborate with engineers to implement impactful fixes and enhance our defenses against...

Washington, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by optimizing ETL/ELT processes and enhancing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data solutions that promote educational equity...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$141K - $229K *

Empower technology leaders by leading research on public cloud strategies, architectures, and market dynamics. Drive actionable insights to enhance enterprise cloud adoption and optimize business outc...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $267K *

Shape the future of app advertising by enhancing backend systems for conversion signals. Drive MMP integrations, SKAN processing, and App CAPI to ensure reliable app installs and in-app events for adv...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI platform strategy and operations, ensuring seamless access and governance while driving enterprise-wide adoption and continuous improvement of innovative AI solutions...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us shape the future of information security and AI governance by supporting strategic initiatives, managing cybersecurity policies, and conducting digital forensics to ensure compliance and risk...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $225K *

Engineer core runtime surfaces for an AI platform, overseeing system design, operation, and compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance functionality and reliability in a fast-paced, high-au...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.