Mid Level Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs
Mid level cybersecurity specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own threat detection programs, lead incident response efforts, and make security decisions with limited oversight. Openings lean 22% remote or hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Everforth ECS, and MITRE hiring at this level now.
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Position Purpose:
The Home Depot is seeking a Senior CIAM Engineer to support the THDCustomerIAM online identity platform, ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable customer authentication and authorization experiences. This role will be a critical member of the CIAM team, working with ForgeRock, Ping Identity, and other cutting-edge identity solutions to drive intelligent access, journey orchestration, and low-code/no-code development. Strong experience/proficiency in CIAM engineering, Authentication/Authorization frameworks, High-scale customer-facing identity platforms, AI/ML DevSecOps & Agile principles, and Identity Fraud Prevention.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AI/ML-based DevSecOps, Data-Analysis, Fraud Detection & Identity Verification.
Knowledge of Cloud IAM (Azure AD, Google Identity).
Familiarity with zero-trust security models and passwordless authentication.
Key Responsibilities:
100% Deliver Execution, Plans & Align, Problem Solving - Design automation workflows and capabilities in support of data collection, investigation and incident response Develop threat hunting and data analysis strategy and capabilities Identify and propose new technologies, methodologies and/or approaches to detecting malicious activity Utilize indicators to scope and respond proactively to emerging threats Design, build, configure, maintain and monitor cybersecurity threat defense capabilities and user access management
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
3+
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Position Purpose:
The Home Depot is seeking a Senior CIAM Engineer to support the THDCustomerIAM online identity platform, ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable customer authentication and authorization experiences. This role will be a critical member of the CIAM team, working with ForgeRock, Ping Identity, and other cutting-edge identity solutions to drive intelligent access, journey orchestration, and low-code/no-code development. Strong experience/proficiency in CIAM engineering, Authentication/Authorization frameworks, High-scale customer-facing identity platforms, AI/ML DevSecOps & Agile principles, and Identity Fraud Prevention.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AI/ML-based DevSecOps, Data-Analysis, Fraud Detection & Identity Verification.
Knowledge of Cloud IAM (Azure AD, Google Identity).
Familiarity with zero-trust security models and passwordless authentication.
Key Responsibilities:
100% Deliver Execution, Plans & Align, Problem Solving - Design automation workflows and capabilities in support of data collection, investigation and incident response Develop threat hunting and data analysis strategy and capabilities Identify and propose new technologies, methodologies and/or approaches to detecting malicious activity Utilize indicators to scope and respond proactively to emerging threats Design, build, configure, maintain and monitor cybersecurity threat defense capabilities and user access management
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
3+
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
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Who's Hiring
- Booz Allen Hamilton23
- Everforth ECS8E
- MITRE7
- Astrion4
- Deloitte4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services44
- Technology & Software22
- Banking & Financial Services14
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Education11
Mid Level Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level cybersecurity specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the response, designed the control, or drove the decision rather than supported someone else doing it. Certifications like Security+, CEH, or CISSP signal readiness. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as reduced incident response time or vulnerabilities remediated, and apply to roles where your current scope matches what they describe as day-one responsibilities.
Which companies hire mid level cybersecurity specialists?
Companies hiring mid level cybersecurity specialists right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, Everforth ECS, and MITRE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with dedicated security teams, government contractors requiring cleared professionals, and technology firms scaling their security operations centers.
Are there remote mid level cybersecurity specialist jobs?
Yes, and the share is significant. About 22% of mid level cybersecurity specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how security operations work has shifted toward distributed teams and cloud-based tooling. Roles in threat intelligence, security engineering, and compliance analysis tend to offer the most location flexibility at this experience level.
How do I move up to a mid level cybersecurity specialist role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Spend your early years moving from executing tasks to leading them, taking full responsibility for a vulnerability assessment cycle, an incident playbook, or a security tool implementation. Earning a recognized certification and contributing to cross-team projects signals that your scope has grown beyond junior execution into independent, accountable security work.
Which industries hire the most mid level cybersecurity specialists?
Mid Level cybersecurity specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive demand because they manage sensitive data at scale, face strict regulatory requirements, and operate infrastructure that requires continuous monitoring and proactive threat management from experienced security professionals.