Entry Level Security Engineer Jobs

New grad security engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with employers like Amazon, Google, and SpaceX hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles133+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type74% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Deloitte
Cyber Oracle Identity Consultant / Security Engineer II
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Deloitte
Added 2d ago
Cyber Oracle Identity Consultant / Security Engineer II
Deloitte
New York, New York
Cybersecurity
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Security Engineering
$83k - $163k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amtex Systems Inc
Mainframe Security Engineer
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Amtex Systems Inc
Added 2d ago
Mainframe Security Engineer
Amtex Systems Inc
Plano, Texas
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Remote (US)
None

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Quanta Manufacturing Nashville
Senior Information Security Engineer
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Quanta Manufacturing Nashville
Added 4d ago
Senior Information Security Engineer
Quanta Manufacturing Nashville
Fremont, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $170k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Coalition Inc.
Data Engineer, Security
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Coalition Inc.
Added 1w ago
Data Engineer, Security
Coalition Inc.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Sales
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Technical Program Management
$111k - $163k/yr
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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Entry Level Security Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon15
  • Google
    Google7
  • SpaceX
    SpaceX7
  • OpenAI
    OpenAI5
  • Equinix
    Equinix4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software64
  • Retail16
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces14
  • Aerospace & Defense8
  • Electronics & Hardware8

Entry Level Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level security engineer job?

Start by building hands-on skills through home labs, capture-the-flag competitions, or open-source contributions, then document them in a portfolio. Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Google Cybersecurity signal foundational knowledge to hiring managers. Internship experience, even brief, strengthens your candidacy significantly. Tailor your resume to each posting, emphasizing relevant coursework, personal projects, and any incident response or vulnerability assessment work you have completed.

Which companies hire entry level security engineers?

Companies hiring entry level security engineers right now include Amazon, Google, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises with dedicated security operations centers, government contractors, managed security service providers, and fast-growing technology startups building out their security programs for the first time.

Are there remote entry level security engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 26% of entry level security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, giving candidates flexibility without requiring relocation. Remote roles at this stage often sit within larger security teams where mentorship and collaboration happen through structured virtual channels.

Are these new grad security engineer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior security engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "0 to 2 years" to identify roles suited to someone starting out.

Which industries hire the most entry level security engineers?

Entry Level security engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they manage large volumes of sensitive data, face strict compliance requirements, or are expanding their security programs and need junior engineers to support growing teams.