Entry Level Cloud Security Engineer Jobs
New grad cloud security engineer jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio, cloud lab work, or internship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, and Amazon Web Services hiring at this level now.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in a technical security role (e.g., security engineering, security research, DevSecOps, or incident response).
- Experience with vulnerability assessments and vulnerability exploitation.
- Experience in security and ethical hacking.
Preferred qualifications:
- 3 years of offensive security experience (red teaming, vulnerability research, pen testing, etc - not just running tools) in Cloud environment.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence.
- Ability to develop custom exploits, modify existing exploits, and bypass security controls.
- Fluency in programming languages relevant to security and cloud automation (e.g., Python, Go, Bash).
- Being able to clearly and concisely articulate complex technical findings, risks, and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
About the job
Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. Security Engineers work with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. In this role, you will also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.As a part of the Product Security Engineering team within the Cloud CISO organization, you will be responsible for helping ensure every product in Cloud is as secure as it can be, and increasing the security in the infrastructure underlying all our products.
As a part of the Cloud Red Team, your mission is to evaluate our ability to detect and respond to known and unknown threats by simulating real-world adversaries that aim to compromise and persist in Cloud’s infrastructure. In short: Hack Cloud to make hacking Cloud harder. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a highly-skilled team to plan and execute attacks against Cloud’s products, services, and infrastructure, while building tools and infrastructure to support attacker goals.
- Identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors proactively within Cloud services, configurations, and related technologies.
- Engage in threat modeling exercises to identify potential attack paths and weaknesses in Cloud architectures and deployments.
- Develop realistic and relevant attack scenarios based on current threat intelligence and the specific Cloud environment being assessed.
- Create reports that capture the insights gained during an attack and present them to a variety of audiences
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in a technical security role (e.g., security engineering, security research, DevSecOps, or incident response).
- Experience with vulnerability assessments and vulnerability exploitation.
- Experience in security and ethical hacking.
Preferred qualifications:
- 3 years of offensive security experience (red teaming, vulnerability research, pen testing, etc - not just running tools) in Cloud environment.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence.
- Ability to develop custom exploits, modify existing exploits, and bypass security controls.
- Fluency in programming languages relevant to security and cloud automation (e.g., Python, Go, Bash).
- Being able to clearly and concisely articulate complex technical findings, risks, and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing.
About the job
Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. Security Engineers work with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. In this role, you will also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.As a part of the Product Security Engineering team within the Cloud CISO organization, you will be responsible for helping ensure every product in Cloud is as secure as it can be, and increasing the security in the infrastructure underlying all our products.
As a part of the Cloud Red Team, your mission is to evaluate our ability to detect and respond to known and unknown threats by simulating real-world adversaries that aim to compromise and persist in Cloud’s infrastructure. In short: Hack Cloud to make hacking Cloud harder. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a highly-skilled team to plan and execute attacks against Cloud’s products, services, and infrastructure, while building tools and infrastructure to support attacker goals.
- Identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors proactively within Cloud services, configurations, and related technologies.
- Engage in threat modeling exercises to identify potential attack paths and weaknesses in Cloud architectures and deployments.
- Develop realistic and relevant attack scenarios based on current threat intelligence and the specific Cloud environment being assessed.
- Create reports that capture the insights gained during an attack and present them to a variety of audiences
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Who's Hiring
- Booz Allen Hamilton6
- Google3
- Amazon Web Services3
- Deloitte2
- Amazon2
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- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Technology & Software7
- Investment & Asset Management4
- Artificial Intelligence3
- Distribution & Wholesale3
Entry Level Cloud Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cloud security engineer job?
Entry level cloud security engineer roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on skills over credentials alone. Building a home lab, earning a foundational certification like CompTIA Security+ or AWS Cloud Practitioner, and completing a capstone or internship project gives you concrete work to show recruiters. Employers at this level look for familiarity with cloud platforms, basic identity and access management concepts, and a willingness to learn security tooling on the job.
Which companies hire entry level cloud security engineers?
Companies hiring entry level cloud security engineers right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, Google, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring covers large technology firms, federal contractors, and managed security service providers, all of which regularly bring on junior talent to support growing cloud security teams.
Are there remote entry level cloud security engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 20% of entry level cloud security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly cloud security work lends itself to distributed teams. Some fully on-site roles remain common at government contractors and regulated industries where data handling policies require it.
Are these new grad cloud security engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cloud security engineer roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time work history, or lists a portfolio as an acceptable substitute for a long resume. Searching by "junior" or "new grad" alongside "cloud security" helps surface the most accessible openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level cloud security engineers?
Entry Level cloud security engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because rapid cloud adoption, compliance requirements, and growing regulatory pressure have created demand that outpaces the supply of experienced engineers, making junior candidates a practical solution for teams building out their security functions.