Senior Level Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs

Senior level principal cybersecurity engineer jobs put seasoned professionals in charge of enterprise security architecture, threat program ownership, and the engineering teams that carry those initiatives forward. Openings skew heavily toward 28% remote and hybrid arrangements across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Boston Consulting, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Astrion hiring at this level now.

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Open roles270+
Top stateVirginia
Top employerBoston Consulting
Top cityWashington, DC
Work type72% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Brown Brothers Harriman
Cybersecurity Technology Manager
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Brown Brothers Harriman
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Cybersecurity Technology Manager
Brown Brothers Harriman
Jersey City, New Jersey
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$160k - $220k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Nouryon
Cybersecurity Architect - Cloud
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Nouryon
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Cybersecurity Architect - Cloud
Nouryon
Houston, Texas
Product Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Veracyte, Inc.
Manager, IT & Cybersecurity GRC
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Veracyte, Inc.
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Manager, IT & Cybersecurity GRC
Veracyte, Inc.
San Diego, California
Clinical Trials
Data Analytics
Data Science
$145k - $155k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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OhioHealth
Domain Architect - Cybersecurity
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OhioHealth
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Domain Architect - Cybersecurity
OhioHealth
Columbus, Ohio
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
IT Support
ITIL Certification
10,000+

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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Senior Cybersecurity Architect - Application Security
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
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Senior Cybersecurity Architect - Application Security
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Houston, Texas
Cybersecurity Operations
Security Engineering
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Boston Consulting
    Boston Consulting38
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton6
  • Astrion
    Astrion5
  • E
    Everforth ECS5
  • GEICO
    GEICO4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services74
  • Technology & Software32
  • Banking & Financial Services12
  • Manufacturing7
  • Electronics & Hardware7

Senior Level Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level principal cybersecurity engineer job?

Employers at this level want candidates who have owned security outcomes, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led architecture decisions, driven risk reduction across an enterprise, and mentored junior engineers separates strong applicants from the field. A portfolio of measurable program improvements, cross-functional influence, and deep specialization in areas like cloud security, zero trust, or threat modeling carries significant weight.

Which companies hire senior level principal cybersecurity engineers?

Companies hiring senior level principal cybersecurity engineers right now include Boston Consulting, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Astrion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises, defense contractors, cloud platform providers, and regulated industries where security program ownership demands both technical depth and organizational authority.

Are there remote senior level principal cybersecurity engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid opportunities are a significant part of the market at this level. About 28% of senior level principal cybersecurity engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting demand for principals who can lead distributed security teams and architect controls across cloud and hybrid environments without being tied to a single office.

What makes a principal cybersecurity engineer role senior level?

Senior level principal cybersecurity engineers own the direction of security programs rather than executing within someone else's framework. They set architectural standards, make final technical decisions on risk and tooling, lead cross-functional initiatives, and actively develop mid-level and junior engineers. The distinction from mid-level is scope of accountability: senior principals answer for outcomes across the organization, not just their own workstream.

Which industries hire the most senior level principal cybersecurity engineers?

Senior Level principal cybersecurity engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate complex, high-value environments where regulatory compliance, data protection requirements, and sophisticated threat landscapes require principals with the authority and depth to build and sustain enterprise-grade security programs.