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 Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Google, Deloitte, and Amazon Web Services hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
As a Software Development Engineer (SDE), you will be responsible for the development, operations, and overall health and security of the critical services we support, providing excellent customer service to our partners in a classified environment.
Engineers on this team play an integral role in the future of ADC security. You will own the integration with enterprise and commodity hardware through proprietary and open source protocols, build extensible management tooling by which customers are delighted, produce infrastructure as code and robust operational monitoring that scales with our growing infrastructure. You will make sure the entire deployment process is performant, automated, and well tested to keep development iteration fast and unhindered by unnecessary operational misses.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess an active TS/SCI security. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security related requirements.
Key job responsibilities
- Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions from conception to production
- Design and develop high-availability distributed software with emphasis on security, scalability, and fault tolerance
- Architect and implement zero-trust security models for critical infrastructure components
- Design and build custom APIs and middleware solutions for security system integration
- Develop advanced automation frameworks for infrastructure as code (IaC) deployment and configuration management
- Create sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems using machine learning for anomaly detection
- Implement cryptographic solutions for secure communication between distributed systems
- Design and implement custom authentication and authorization protocols
- Lead technical design reviews and security architecture assessments
- Mentor junior engineers and establish technical best practices
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Herndon - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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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 Google, Deloitte, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 50% of entry level cloud security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Technology & Software, Investment & Asset Management, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.