Senior Security Engineer
- Remote
- Full Time
- Min. 5 YOE
Cloud Security Engineer jobs
There are currently 1,200 Cloud Security Engineer jobs available on kibo.careers. 88% of current openings are remote roles. The median salary for cloud security engineer roles is $175,000. Experience-heavy hiring leads this market, with 56% of postings at senior, staff, lead, or principal levels.
Latest Cloud Security Engineer jobs
Senior Product Security Engineer (Active Clearance)
- Remote
- Full Time
- $146,000 – $194,000/year
- Min. 8 YOE
Systems Engineer, Edge Compute and Communications
- Remote
- Full Time
- $113,000 – $149,000/year
- Min. 2 YOE
Cloud Partner Solutions Engineer (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud)
- Remote
- Full Time
- $165,000 – $216,562/year
- Min. 10 YOE
Sr. Security Engineer II
- Remote
- Full Time
- $162,000 – $190,000/year
- Min. 10 YOE
SecOps Engineer
Hybrid • Boston, MA, USA- Full Time
- $165,000 – $190,000/year
- Min. 3 YOE
Senior Software Engineer, Information Security
- Remote • United States
- Full Time
- $160,000 – $190,000/year
- Min. 6 YOE
Senior Security Operations Engineer
- Remote • United States
- Full Time
- $165,000 – $175,000/year
- Min. 3 YOE
Cloud & AI Strategic Cyber Advisory (Deputy Program Manager)
- Remote • Washington, DC, USA
- Full Time
- $116,900 – $243,100/year
- Min. 7 YOE
Where Cloud Security Engineer hiring is strongest
Global hiring concentration map with remote, hybrid, and onsite mix for this role.
Top hiring locations
Hiring concentration map and top locations.
Asia
50% of tracked jobs
4 jobs
Europe
38% of tracked jobs
3 jobs
Africa
13% of tracked jobs
1 jobs
Remote and workplace split
How much do Cloud Security Engineer jobs pay?
Compensation range and 12-month salary trend for this role.
Median salary
$175,000
25th percentile
$150,000
75th percentile
$206,625
Salary disclosed
31%
369 listings
12-month salary trend
Median salary has remained relatively stable over the past 12 months.
Most requested skills for Cloud Security Engineer jobs
Most common technologies and tools across current postings.
What does a Cloud Security Engineer do?
A Cloud Security Engineer is a specialized IT professional responsible for securing an organization's cloud-based infrastructure and data. As companies increasingly migrate their operations to cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), the need for robust security measures has become critical. This role combines principles from cybersecurity, network engineering, and software development to protect systems from threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches. This guide provides a detailed look into the responsibilities, skills, and career trajectory of a Cloud Security Engineer.
Cloud Security Engineer seniority mix
Distribution of opportunities across experience levels.
Mid
492
41% of market
Senior
456
38% of market
Lead
166
14% of market
Entry
33
3% of market
Staff
27
2% of market
Principal
10
1% of market
Cloud Security Engineer market insights
Summary of demand, work style, and skill signals for this role.
Active jobs
1,200
Hiring companies
483
Most common work style
Remote
Top skill signal
AWS (29%)
Companies hiring Cloud Security Engineer
Top employers currently posting openings for this role.
Where to apply for Cloud Security Engineer jobs
Application workflow guidance tailored to this intent.
- Start with the latest postings to find currently active opportunities.
- Narrow by role fit, seniority, and workplace preferences before applying.
- Prioritize employers with multiple active openings for better response odds.
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FAQ
Answers to common search and application questions.
How strong is demand for Cloud Security Engineer jobs right now?
We are currently tracking 1200 active postings across 483 companies for Cloud Security Engineer jobs. Start with the highest-volume roles and top hiring companies on this page, then narrow with filters that stay aligned to this search.
What salary range is typical for Cloud Security Engineer jobs?
Among listings with salary data on this page, typical compensation sits between $150,000 and $206,625, with a midpoint around $175,000. Use seniority and location filters to compare like-for-like roles.
Is hiring momentum improving for Cloud Security Engineer jobs?
Hiring has cooled for Cloud Security Engineer jobs: 51 new postings in the last 30 days compared with 1149 in the prior 30-day window.
Where should I apply for Cloud Security Engineer jobs?
Start with the latest Cloud Security Engineer listings on this page, then use the prefiltered "See all" job search to apply in batches while keeping role intent intact.
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