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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$165K - $205K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity governance and risk management consulting. Drive client engagements, develop security frameworks, and mentor teams while ensuring alignment with industry standards and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading security engagements, assessing architectures, and enhancing compliance. Collaborate with top professionals to identify risks and implement best practices, ensuring rob...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by leading integration strategies and architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data and AI solutions while driving...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion aerial data accuracy by post-processing LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with project leads to ensure quality deliverables and implement best practices for remote sensing projects across divers...

Lansdale, PARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the secure architecture direction for a cloud-native financial platform, ensuring robust security controls and hands-on implementation while guiding teams to enhance security posture and reduce r...

Plano, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading AI inference platform, optimizing GPU performance and collaborating with teams to enhance execution. Drive innovation in low-level coding and hardware integration for c...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $112K *

Elevate your career by providing advanced governance, risk, and compliance support for federal information systems, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations while engaging with key stakeh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a leading role in advancing Microsoft identity solutions for government clients. Leverage your expertise to enhance enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management capabil...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Advance security integration by leading DevSecOps initiatives, enhancing software delivery, and establishing robust security standards across engineering teams to mitigate risks and improve efficiency...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead and manage the Cloud & Data Center team, ensuring successful project execution and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards across cloud and virtualization...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by leveraging your ML engineering expertise and research mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy high-quality models acro...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform customer engagement by leading a team of Solutions Architects, driving technical strategy and operational excellence across the India region while ensuring alignment with cross-functional pa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in security administration and compliance operations, ensuring audit readiness and effective security controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks, coordinate audi...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a pioneering team as a data integration engineer, driving scalable solutions for EMR and patient eligibility data exchange. Collaborate with health systems to enhance data workflows and build rob...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $202K *

Innovate within identity and access management by providing expert insights and strategies to clients on best practices in identity governance, privileged access, and AI tools, enhancing cybersecurity...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$266K - $342K *

Lead transformative AI solutions by architecting and prototyping innovative strategies that enhance customer outcomes, compress time-to-value, and drive growth through collaboration and mentorship in...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$209K - $275K *

Elevate enterprise solutions by collaborating with teams to design and deliver tailored technology architectures, driving business value through technical consulting and product expertise in Cisco's o...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in configuration management, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate across teams to track changes, maintain documentation, and support deployments i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards while coordinating across various project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver optimal results in BIM, con...

Henderson, NVRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$192K - $213K *

Transform data into insights by building robust calibration systems for multispectral infrared imagery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data products for environmental m...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of DevOps by leading tooling architecture and cloud testing initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, drive automation, and ensure compliance with security stand...

Tampa, FLRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by designing and implementing innovative care management tools. Collaborate with teams to create reliable software solutions while mentoring others and advanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional technical support for complex technologies, ensuring global customer satisfaction and product quality through collaborative troubleshooting and i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.