Senior Level Principal Security Engineer Jobs

Senior level principal security engineer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise security architecture, program direction, and the cross-functional teams and initiatives that defend critical infrastructure. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like SentiLink, OpenAI, and Oracle hiring at this level now.

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Open roles36
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSentiLink
Top citySan Mateo, CA
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Principal Cloud Security Engineer
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Principal Cloud Security Engineer
HealthEquity Inc.
Remote
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$159k - $211k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Senior Principal Software Application Security
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Senior Principal Software Application Security
Huntington Bank
Columbus, Ohio
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Principal AI Security Technologist
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Principal AI Security Technologist
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Academic & Educational Administration
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Human Resources
10,000+

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Principal AI Security Engineer
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Principal AI Security Engineer
Kyndryl
Pennsylvania
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
Security Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$180k - $410k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Principal Engineer - Application Security
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Principal Engineer - Application Security
Target
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Cybersecurity
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Security Engineering
DevOps
$168k - $303k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Level Principal Security Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

SentiLink5 open roles
OpenAI2 open roles
Oracle2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software20
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Retail2
  • Science & Research2
  • Insurance1

Senior Level Principal Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate ownership of large-scale security programs, not just execution within them. Highlight architecture decisions you led, threat models you authored, and measurable improvements you drove across the organization. Experience mentoring senior engineers and influencing product or engineering roadmaps signals readiness for a principal-level seat at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level principal security engineers?

Companies hiring senior level principal security engineers right now include SentiLink, OpenAI, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from large enterprises with mature security programs, cloud-native technology companies, and regulated-industry organizations in finance, healthcare, and defense that require deep principal-level expertise.

Are there remote senior level principal security engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and security specialization. About 67% of senior level principal security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed security leadership. Roles involving classified environments or hands-on infrastructure work are more likely to require on-site presence.

What makes a principal security engineer role senior level?

Senior level principal security engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. These positions require setting the technical direction for security architecture, owning outcomes across entire programs or platforms, and mentoring other senior and staff engineers. Candidates are expected to operate with minimal oversight, resolve ambiguous problems independently, and drive organizational security strategy.

Which industries hire the most senior level principal security engineers?

Senior Level principal security engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily at the principal level because they manage complex regulated environments, high-value data assets, or critical infrastructure that demands deep security ownership and continuous architectural leadership.