Senior Level Cloud Security Engineer Jobs

Senior level cloud security engineer jobs place experienced engineers at the center of architectural decisions, security program ownership, and the cross-functional teams that deliver them. Roles are 50% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like Coalfire, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCoalfire
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Johns Manville
Lead Cloud and Data Security Engineer
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Added 5d ago
Lead Cloud and Data Security Engineer
Johns Manville
Denver, Colorado
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Cloud Engineering
$128k - $192k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Target
Lead Engineer - Cloud Security
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Target
Added 6d ago
Lead Engineer - Cloud Security
Target
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
DevOps
$132k - $238k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Henry Ford Health
Manager- Enterprise AI & Cloud Security
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Henry Ford Health
Added 1w ago
Manager- Enterprise AI & Cloud Security
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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Deloitte
Cloud Security Architect, Senior Manager
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Deloitte
Added 2w ago
Cloud Security Architect, Senior Manager
Deloitte
Washington, Washington DC
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
$163k - $322k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Anyscale
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
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Anyscale
Added 3w ago
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Anyscale
San Francisco, California
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$200k - $240k/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior Level Cloud Security Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Coalfire
Coalfire2 open roles
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE2 open roles
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Retail

Senior Level Cloud Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level cloud security engineer job?

Employers at this level want candidates who have owned security outcomes, not just contributed to them. Hands-on depth in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is expected, along with demonstrated experience designing Zero Trust architectures, leading threat modeling sessions, and driving compliance programs such as SOC 2 or FedRAMP. Candidates who can point to initiatives they led end to end consistently stand out.

Which companies hire senior level cloud security engineers?

Companies hiring senior level cloud security engineers right now include Coalfire, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of large enterprises with mature cloud environments, fast-scaling technology firms, and defense and government contractors that require deep security program ownership.

Are there remote senior level cloud security engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 50% of senior level cloud security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely distributed security teams have become across the industry. On-site roles do exist, particularly in regulated sectors that handle sensitive government or financial data.

What makes a cloud security engineer role senior level?

Senior level cloud security engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership. You are expected to set the security direction for cloud environments, not just execute tasks assigned to you. That means architecting controls from the ground up, making risk trade-off decisions independently, mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, and representing security priorities to engineering leadership and stakeholders across the organization.

Which industries hire the most senior level cloud security engineers?

Senior Level cloud security engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, complex cloud environments that handle sensitive data, face rigorous regulatory requirements, and need engineers who can own security programs rather than simply maintain existing configurations.