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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative HVAC designs for data centers. Collaborate globally on high-impact projects, ensuring energy efficiency and system reliability while advancing your career in a d...

Arlington, VARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading integrated marketing initiatives that drive awareness and demand for innovative financial products. Collaborate across teams to develop go-to-market strategies and gener...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $241K *

Drive cost transparency and governance across our cloud and AI infrastructure. Lead automation and process design for a multi-cloud environment, influencing overall cost strategy while ensuring operat...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock technical excellence by providing critical support for product implementations, ensuring seamless installations and troubleshooting for diverse technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by guiding organizations through digital transformation with your expertise in AI-powered DevSecOps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful platform adoption and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $110K *

Transform the future of communication by designing and optimizing VoIP networks. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance network security and performance while providing expert troubleshooting and suppor...

Colorado, USRemote

2 days ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic cloud partnerships, driving integration initiatives, and influencing product roadmaps. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Check Point's presence in Azure an...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $251K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth within U.S. Federal Government accounts. Engage stakeholders, execute account strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction through adoption and retention of...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise applications using C# and .NET, driving modern software practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement secur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $356K *

Pioneer the development of advanced evaluation tools for Autonomous Vehicles, enhancing workflows and system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that imp...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming data accessibility for product teams and AI agents. Oversee a team of data engineers to build a robust platform that ensures secure, reliable data usage across the orga...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on health and safety compliance. Lead initiatives across facilities, manage risks, and foster a culture of safety while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as you drive the deployment of cutting-edge networking solutions, ensuring exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction through expert collaboration and proactive issue...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$218K - $273K *

Champion the global technical alliance with Snowflake and Databricks, driving co-sell revenue through strategic planning, technical narratives, and collaborative execution across teams and events, whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing systems integration, and driving innovative solutions for federal clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimi...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $190K *

Innovate data management processes by leading the development of robust data pipelines, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data...

Missouri, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $283K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance in network security transformation, collaborating with sales teams to architect solutions that enhance customer security postures and drive successful out...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop and implement MLOps strategy for enterprise-grade ML systems, driving model lifecycle management. Collaborate with teams to design scalable pipelines and ensure high reliability across ML solu...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing HR Service Delivery solutions, integrating Microsoft 365 with ServiceNow. Optimize employee experiences through automated workflows and seamless connectio...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Elevate employee experiences by designing and implementing HR solutions. Lead technical projects, optimize integrations with Microsoft 365, and mentor developers to enhance ServiceNow capabilities and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading a cross-functional team as a Senior Full Stack Engineer, driving technical solutions and product enhancements while operating independently during U.S. hours to...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.