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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$229K - $260K *

Transform the integration landscape by architecting robust connections between NodeZero and key security platforms, ensuring reliability and observability while mentoring engineers and driving technic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Elevate D2L's Application Security Program by refining security measures, collaborating with teams, and addressing risks. Utilize your expertise in security assessments and vulnerability management to...

Kitchener, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advancing military technologies through innovative remote sensing analysis, collaborating with diverse teams to evaluate and synthesize critical information for strategic decision-m...

Dayton, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior technical lead in enterprise data engineering, responsible for architecting and optimizing scalable data platforms. Drive data quality and observability while collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the renewable energy landscape by managing data portfolios, analyzing project performance, and enhancing financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic energ...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive the expansion into the SLED market by owning the technical sales cycle, collaborating with teams to influence strategy, and building scalable processes that enhance public sector engagement and...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative CIAM and Fraud solutions, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable applications while guiding a distributed team to meet evolving business needs and maintain hi...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $190K *

Join us to define and evolve the architecture of a cutting-edge digital platform, guiding engineering decisions and establishing shared services for scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that empow...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Lead teams to innovate and enhance robust Data & AI platforms, ensuring scalability and security. Own platform capabilities, drive strategic decisions, and mentor engineers to unlock impactful outcome...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic security research team focused on innovative data collection and analysis methodologies, driving strategic technology investments, and shaping the future of se...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive mobile engineering excellence by leading app development, mentoring engineers, and integrating AI solutions to enhance user experiences across iOS and Android platforms while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the onboarding experience for human and AI agents by leading innovative UX and engineering teams. Drive growth through strategic roadmap ownership, hands-on leadership, a...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $215K *

Lead innovative PR strategies to elevate brand visibility through dynamic storytelling, leveraging data insights and engaging fan experiences within a premier partnership, all in a fast-paced environm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $138K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading testing initiatives for drone software and hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test programs, execute flight tests, and implement...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product lifecycle management and ensure seamless integration of syste...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Make your mark at a leading platform by architecting and maintaining high-throughput AWS infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security for millions of users while driving automation and re...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $303K *

Innovate with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, shaping a scalable AI-powered knowledge graph platform that enhances data quality and drives impactful user experiences across multiple app...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Engage with clients to drive sales and revenue growth in the Cyber Security sector. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative digital solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and exceeding profitabi...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $227K *

Develop and secure AI/ML evaluation infrastructure, ensuring robust testing and validation of systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and methodologies, driving...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Champion operational excellence by managing cross-regional teams, ensuring consistent performance standards, and facilitating effective agent execution. Drive strategic initiatives and resolve conflic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative solutions by developing and deploying secure Data Access Mechanisms and Business Intelligence dashboards using Microsoft PowerApps. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes a...

Washington, DCRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of Project Managers to deliver large-scale data center fit-out projects, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancing customer experience and foste...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at customer success by managing a diverse portfolio, ensuring product adoption, and driving retention through proactive engagement and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.