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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$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

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's bridging data science and architecture to enhance data governance, mapping, and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate data definitions and support enterprise arc...

Virginia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $268K *

Engage with top Enterprise Organizations as a trusted advisor, showcasing Cisco solutions and aligning them with customer needs. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and ensure successful outcom...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$202K - $257K *

Empower growth by identifying opportunities and aligning technical strategies with customer goals. Lead solution discussions with executives, drive innovation, and mentor teams to enhance knowledge an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $136K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing high-performance systems that ensure security and reliability at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize solutions that...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team to transform AI strategies into impactful healthcare solutions. Oversee engineering execution, guide architecture, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional p...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $215K *

Innovate by driving real-time communications strategies and partner engagement. Shape impactful narratives during breaking news while building scalable programs that connect communications outcomes to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Transform enterprise network infrastructure by providing operational support, administration, and troubleshooting for LANs, WANs, and VPNs, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across diverse env...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's empowering customers by providing expert guidance on cloud and server technologies. You will lead deployments, troubleshoot issues, and advocate for best practices, ensuring top-not...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, leading innovative data modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to design scalable datasets and optimize data governance acr...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data architecture by leading innovative modeling and integration initiatives. Collaborate with AI Engineers to create scalable datasets and optimize performance in a mult...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Innovate in AI research by driving cutting-edge projects in cybersecurity. Leverage your expertise in LLMs and model evaluation to translate complex challenges into actionable insights, collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Provide your expertise to enhance system reliability and performance. You'll define service level objectives, build observability, and lead incident response, ensuring our platform meets high availabi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance information security programs, ensuring compliance and risk management across diverse industries. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies that protect...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $250K *

Shape customer success by leading technical sales engagements, driving evaluations, and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration, while build...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$405K - $485K *

Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Optimize large-scale AI data center deployments by architecting rack-level compute solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compute, storage, and networking...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Drive the development and automation of reliable, scalable AI services across diverse cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and operational safety for production workloads and distributed s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $172K *

Design and implement innovative AI solutions, guiding pilot programs from conception to execution while collaborating across teams to enhance system capabilities and performance in a dynamic environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by developing cutting-edge AI solutions in a fully remote role. Collaborate with a dynamic team to build backend services and enhance user experiences, driving impactful results in...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$63K - $129K *

Shape your career by driving Agile execution excellence in federal HCM modernization. Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate SAFe ceremonies, and foster a continuous improvement culture within a larg...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $290K *

Shape the technical direction of a geospatial platform, building scalable systems and APIs that enhance location-aware experiences across products, while collaborating with teams to drive innovation a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $153K *

Join a dynamic team as a Fullstack Software Engineer, driving innovative solutions by building REST APIs and customer-facing components. Collaborate remotely within Canada to enhance engineering proce...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Develop and scale backend systems for a data infrastructure platform, focusing on PostgreSQL, Kafka event pipelines, and GraphQL APIs. Collaborate across teams to enhance data usability and support cl...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $178K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Agile team in developing enterprise applications. Leverage your AWS expertise and hands-on coding skills to drive innovation and mentor developers while ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.