Security Engineer Jobs in Alabama
Security engineer jobs in Alabama are concentrated in defense contracting, federal government support, financial services, and critical infrastructure, with demand at every level from entry-level analyst to senior architect. Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile are the primary hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Northrop Grumman, Raytheon Technologies, and Regions Financial. The most in-demand specialties are network security, cloud security architecture, and vulnerability management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
At Regions, the Cloud DevSecOps Engineer contributes to the advancement of cloud strategy. The primary focus of this role includes developing, communicating, and implementing robust and secure cloud continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. This role works closely with stakeholders to create fully automated pipelines which support current DevSecOps best practices.
Primary Responsibilities
Partners with other engineers and information technology staff to orchestrate code builds, quality and security analyses, deployments, and automated testing through CI/CD release candidacy pipelines
Articulates business needs and translate them into technology solutions
Models release candidate CI/CD pipelines as a mechanism to communicate the states and steps necessary to determine a release candidate for each application and service
Designs and develops fully autonomous CI/CD pipelines which facilitate cloud deployments which includes automation of all infrastructure, services and application build and deployment
Ensures that all parts of the pipeline follow good software engineering practices to include automated tests and infrastructure tests
Researches new technologies that will improve efficiency and effectiveness
Implements highly scalable CI/CD platforms to support high change volumes and fast feedback
Automates operational activities and tasks
Responds to performance issues identified by alerts and reported incidents related to CI/CD platforms
Builds tools which reduce errors and improve our overall customer experiences
Assists in troubleshooting of production issues and ensure pipeline and infrastructure produces clear documentation and metrics which enables Root Cause Analysis
Develops and tests – Ansible Playbooks, Terraform Scripts, Packer Scripts and establish immutable infrastructure such that patches are an artifact of the past
Works with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security (InfoSec), Software Delivery, and Quality Assurance to enable the organization to move to the cloud using complete automation
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED and eight (8) years of related post-secondary education and/or experience in Information Security or Information Technology
Preferences
Four (4) years of relevant DevSecOps experience
AWS DevOps certification or Azure DevOps certification
Experience in building / deploying cloud native applications – OpenShift, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Experience in observing real-time metrics in the pipeline and deployment strategies – Blue/Green, Canary Deployment
Experience with either AWS or Azure cloud technologies
Experience with interfacing with secrets management solutions like Hashicorp Vault
Familiar with implementing Chaos engineering principles in the pipeline to determine weak links and suggest solutions.
Familiar with testing tools used to facilitate automation and integration of the tools into CI/CD pipelines
Must be comfortable in developing pipelines as code using yaml specs, ansible playbooks
Skills and Competencies
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Excellent communication skills and willing to mentor developers and other team members in the art of DevSecOps
Excellent knowledge of Cloud infrastructure, networking, services, and cloud architectural patterns; specifically, compute using virtual machines, managed infrastructure, containers, serverless, as well as database services, security services, and application services
Proficient in python programming language
Understanding of Shift Left principles and facilitation technologies
Working Knowledge of Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Git, ServiceNow a big plus
Additional Responsibilities:
Own lifecycle and access governance foundations for AI agents and non-human identities, anchored in SailPoint and enterprise IAM systems
Establish and scale access review, certification, and provisioning processes tailored to AI and agentic use cases
Mature identity governance for NHI, ensuring consistent onboarding, entitlement management, and automated deprovisioning controls
Collaborate with security, authorization, and platform teams to align lifecycle controls with runtime enforcement and policy decision points
Drive the roadmap toward centralized governance of agent identity, access, and compliance across cloud environments
Preferred Experience:
Strong background in identity governance automation, IAM, or DevSecOps, with hands-on engineering experience; familiarity with AI/ML systems, agentic architectures, and their associated security risks
Hands-on experience developing and customizing solutions within SailPoint, including writing and maintaining custom code
Proven experience automating access reviews and certification processes for non-human identities (NHIs)
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Java, with the ability to build, optimize, and troubleshoot complex solutions
This position is currently offsite, preferably close to a Regions office within our retail branch footprint (click here to see our locations). Associates will work from their home primarily and may be expected to go on site for meetings or other events as needed.
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum: $133,059.85 USD
Median: $166,810.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans: This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details Riverchase Operations Center
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security engineer jobs across Alabama.
- Active security clearance or eligibility for DoD clearance preferred by most Alabama defense employers
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CompTIA Security+ certification
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Familiarity with NIST, RMF, or CMMC compliance frameworks common in Alabama federal contracting
- Proficiency in scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security operations
Security Engineer Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security engineer in Alabama?
Alabama does not require a state-issued license specifically for security engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology, paired with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Certified Ethical Hacker. Candidates targeting defense work in Huntsville should also pursue DoD security clearance eligibility early, as clearance is a near-universal requirement at major contractors.
How much do security engineers make in Alabama?
Security engineers in Alabama earn a median of about $106,330 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,260 for the lowest 10% to over $151,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security engineers in Alabama?
Employers hiring security engineers in Alabama right now include University of Alabama, IERUS Technologies, and MANTECH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's outsized defense and federal contracting sector, centered in Huntsville, means many of the most active hirers hold DoD contracts and require candidates with clearance eligibility.
Which Alabama cities have the most security engineer jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa account for the largest share of security engineer openings in Alabama. Huntsville leads because of its dense cluster of defense contractors and federal agencies tied to Redstone Arsenal and Marshall Space Flight Center, while Birmingham draws demand from financial services, healthcare systems, and regional tech firms, and smaller markets round out the list through federal facility and utility presence.
Are there remote security engineer jobs in Alabama?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 62% of security engineer openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the analytical and software-driven nature of much of the work. Roles involving cloud security architecture, threat intelligence, and application security tend to carry the most remote flexibility, while on-site presence is more common for positions requiring access to classified systems or physical infrastructure.
How can I get hired as a security engineer in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a security operations center analyst or IT support role at one of Alabama's large defense contractors or hospital systems, which regularly hire candidates without direct security engineering experience. Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and SAIC run early-career and rotational programs at their Huntsville locations that move new graduates into security functions. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying and building a home lab portfolio demonstrating hands-on skills with tools like Wireshark or Splunk gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to security engineer jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to security engineer jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly through each listing.
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