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Cloud Security Engineer jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and defense, from junior analyst to principal and staff levels, with specializations in cloud architecture security, identity and access management, and compliance engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: California, USA; Arizona, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions across multiple security domains.
- 8 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
- 8 years of experience working end-to-end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
- Experience with incident management, customer-facing and computer forensics.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certifications in cloud platforms.
- Experience in security competitions, Capture the Flags (CTFs) or testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Overthewire, etc.
- People Management experience
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
About the job
As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. In this role, you will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.US: $168000 - $243000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations.
- Lead complex client-facing investigations and examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
- Recognize and codify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs); Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant’s incident investigation processes that can be applied to current and future investigations.
- Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: California, USA; Arizona, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions across multiple security domains.
- 8 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
- 8 years of experience working end-to-end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
- Experience with incident management, customer-facing and computer forensics.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certifications in cloud platforms.
- Experience in security competitions, Capture the Flags (CTFs) or testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Overthewire, etc.
- People Management experience
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
About the job
As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. In this role, you will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.US: $168000 - $243000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations.
- Lead complex client-facing investigations and examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
- Recognize and codify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs); Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant’s incident investigation processes that can be applied to current and future investigations.
- Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
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Who's Hiring
- Google36
- Deloitte19
- Amazon Web Services10
- Amazon7
- MANTECH6
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- Technology & Software25
- Banking & Financial Services9
- Investment & Asset Management9
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Accounting & Auditing5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud security engineer jobs.
- Hands-on experience securing AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform environments
- Proficiency with cloud-native security tools such as CSPM, SIEM, and IAM platforms
- Relevant certification such as CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP
- Experience implementing or auditing compliance frameworks including SOC 2, FedRAMP, or HIPAA
- Ability to write infrastructure-as-code and automate security controls using scripting languages
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical discipline
Tips for Your Cloud Security Engineer Job Search
Align your resume to cloud platforms
Hiring managers distinguish between candidates who list cloud experience generically and those who name specific platforms, AWS, Azure, or GCP, alongside the security services they've used, such as Security Hub, Defender for Cloud, or Security Command Center.
Lead with certifications above your summary
Cloud security engineer postings routinely filter on CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP before reading experience. Place active certifications in a dedicated line near the top so a recruiter's first scan confirms you meet the floor requirement.
Target openings by compliance framework
Many postings are written around a specific framework, FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Filtering by those terms in your search surfaces roles where your compliance experience is a direct match rather than a bonus.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cloud security engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical cloud security interview
Expect questions on threat modeling in cloud environments, IAM policy misconfigurations, and secure architecture design. Practice walking through a real incident or architecture decision you made, because interviewers want to hear your reasoning, not a definition.
Negotiate with cloud-specific scope in mind
When you receive an offer, ask about the cloud footprint, number of accounts, multi-cloud vs. single provider, and team structure. That context signals your seriousness and gives you leverage to negotiate scope, title, or level more precisely.
Cloud Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cloud security engineers?
The companies hiring the most cloud security engineers right now include Google, Deloitte, and Amazon Web Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in financial services, federal contracting, and large technology firms with multi-cloud environments.
How many cloud security engineer jobs are remote?
About 72% of cloud security engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the security field. Identity and access management, cloud security architecture, and compliance engineering roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to FedRAMP or government clearance work are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a cloud security engineer?
Start by building foundational cloud skills on one major platform, then layer in security-specific training focused on IAM, network security, and threat detection within that environment. Earn a recognized certification such as AWS Security Specialty or CCSP to validate your knowledge. Practical experience through labs, personal cloud projects, or a role in cloud operations or general IT security creates the bridge most employers expect before hiring at the engineer level.
Can you get hired as a cloud security engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level cloud security engineer roles exist, but they typically require demonstrated hands-on cloud exposure even without years of job history. Passing a cloud security certification, completing a structured cloud security lab curriculum, and contributing to an open-source cloud security project gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your skills. Targeting smaller companies or managed security service providers can also be more accessible for candidates still building their first years of experience.
What does the cloud security engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a technical phone interview covering cloud fundamentals and security concepts. A practical round often asks you to review an architecture diagram, identify misconfigurations, or walk through how you'd secure a specific cloud deployment. A final round with a hiring manager or team typically focuses on past projects, incident experience, and how you work across engineering and compliance teams.
Where can I find and apply to cloud security engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to cloud security engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and cloud platform focus, then apply directly to each listing. No intermediary step is required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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