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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$160K - $190K *

Champion project control excellence by developing strategies, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance to ensure successful project delivery within timelines and budgets. Lead initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$188K - $244K *

Shape your career as a Principal Consultant, leading AI infrastructure transformations. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and deliver executive insights to optimize data center design and enh...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $229K *

Drive impactful AI transformations by leading strategic consulting initiatives. Collaborate with executives to optimize cloud architecture and deliver value-driven solutions, while mentoring teams and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $255K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by optimizing data center design and accelerating value realization. Serve as a subject-matter expert, guiding strategic implementations and mentoring teams to dri...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$216K - $280K *

Transform AI infrastructure by leading strategic consulting initiatives, guiding executives through architecture and value realization, and mentoring teams to optimize cloud integration and data archi...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex data center projects, managing $5M-$8M in revenue, and ensuring successful execution across teams. Collaborate globally with clients and stakeholders while driving...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $163K *

Join a dynamic Solutions Architecture team to tackle complex technology challenges, drive customer success, and enhance product offerings across diverse industries. Your expertise will shape outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in scaling a high-impact consulting organization, delivering data-driven marketing strategies that enhance client outcomes and drive revenue growth through innovative solutions and exc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$177K - $364K *

Join the charge in building efficient batch processing infrastructure using leading big data technologies. Drive technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure system scalability while collab...

Seattle, WARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $190K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in cybersecurity, driving strategy and operations across AI-driven platforms. Lead a team to enhance security architecture, manage incident response, and collab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity operations by managing incident response, mentoring SOC analysts, and developing processes to effectively identify and mitigate threats in a 24/7 Security Op...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity practices by leading RMF/ATO processes for a cloud-based platform, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and implementing robust security controls. Collaborate with stakehold...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $327K *

Unlock potential by leading security strategy and architecture, partnering with the CISO to enhance technical oversight and incident response. Drive secure practices across teams while mentoring engin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure by designing, automating, and supporting cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices in CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $250K *

Lead the charge in our cybersecurity operations, overseeing teams and strategies to enhance effective security monitoring and incident response while ensuring top-notch service delivery across diverse...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $237K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement global security compliance frameworks, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across complex cloud environmen...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $218K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial systems by owning backend services for secure fund movement across fiat and crypto. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and enhance system r...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that's pivotal in executing large-scale data center projects. As a Lead Field Technician, you'll coordinate trades, manage field crews, and ensure safety and quality standards are met, dri...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cloud-native data solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive insights for healthcare clients. You'll build and optimize scalable data pipelines...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $205K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity as a Sales Engineer, leveraging your expertise to engage with prospects and customers, articulate complex security solutions, and drive innovation in a fast...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $96K *

Optimize AI triage and automation processes while engineering secure data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance security alert resolution and streamline workflows, ensuring effective integratio...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $96K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in our overnight security operations, enhancing AI-driven incident response and automation. Your expertise will shape how we detect and respond to threats, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $270K *

Innovate software solutions that enhance the delivery of critical treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable applications, mentor junior engineers, and drive product direct...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $305K *

Drive application security excellence through threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure code reviews. Collaborate globally with developers to enhance AI system security and implement best...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 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.