Security Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Security Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in cybersecurity, defense contracting, financial technology, and cloud infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst-track roles through senior architect positions. Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers such as NCR Voyix, Delta Air Lines, and Northrop Grumman, which maintain significant Georgia operations requiring dedicated security talent. The most sought-after specialties in the Georgia market are cloud security, network security engineering, and identity and access management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.
Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As an Attack Surface Validation & Exposure Engineer in the Attack Surface Management function, you will serve as a strategic contributor within EY’s Vulnerability Management and Exposure Assessment capability, with a deep focus on attack path discovery, scalable vulnerability detection, and exposure validation through self-engineered solutions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will play a senior role in developing EY’s strategy to discovering and managing vulnerabilities to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. This role is designed for an experienced practitioner who understands that vulnerabilities on EY digital assets represent the firm’s greatest source of exposure as their rate of exploitation increases exponentially. The candidate will develop solutions to discover and exploit vulnerabilities at scale within the EY environment.
You will partner closely with partners in the Red Team, Exposure Assessment, Vulnerability Intelligence, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Cyber Threat Detection to identify the greatest areas of susceptibility and emerging threats and build solutions to them.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and engineer automated attack-path discovery and validation capabilities
- Build scalable vulnerability detection and verification pipelines that combine enterprise scanning sources with custom validation logic
- Develop controlled exploitation and exploit-chaining workflows to safely demonstrate real attacker outcomes
- Operationalize continuous offensive validation by engineering testing routines that can run with minimal human prompting
- Fuse Vulnerability Intelligence and Cyber Threat Intelligence into detection and prioritization—tracking exploit maturity/availability, active exploitation signals, and technique trends, etc
- Produce high-fidelity deliverables that enable remediation and decisioning: reproducible evidence, attack-path narratives, severity/exploitability rationale, compensating control notes, and clear remediation/mitigation recommendations
- Partner across Red Team, Exposure Assessment, Threat Detection, and VM stakeholders
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS
- Expert attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to think critically
- Interest in engineering creative solutions to complex issues
- Flexibility and comfortability pivoting between diverse environments
- Exceptional communication and rapport building skills
- Extensive experience augmenting offensive security
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum combined 8 years of experience in vulnerability management, exposure management, offensive security, and security engineering
- Demonstrated experience analyzing vulnerability and security posture data
- Deep understanding of attack paths, misconfigurations, and control failures that lead to material risk
- Proven ability to build scalable solutions to vulnerability and exposure challenges
- Experience operating at a strategic level, balancing technical depth with organizational risk context
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate large volumes of data to influence solution development
- Excellent communication skills, with comfort engaging senior stakeholders and security leadership
- Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently in a complex, global environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leveraging AI to conduct exposure assessments
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for a senior analyst that can operate autonomously and bring new, strategic approaches to discovering and evaluating the firm’s exposure to vulnerabilities to improve the overall security posture. We are seeking a seasoned analyst to improve the organization’s ability to reduce the attack surface while enabling the business. The ideal candidate will seek to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the organization.
LOCATION
Location: Alpharetta
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
COMPENSATION
Salary: Competitive
DATE
Date: Nov 12, 2026
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ required or strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection, and incident response tooling
- Proficiency securing cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with vulnerability management frameworks and penetration testing methodologies
- Familiarity with federal or industry compliance standards such as NIST, CMMC, or PCI-DSS
- Strong scripting or automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for security operations
Security Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security engineer in Georgia?
Most security engineer roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, though some employers accept equivalent experience. Georgia does not issue a state license for security engineers, so hiring is credential-driven: industry certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH carry significant weight. Candidates targeting defense contractors in Augusta or Atlanta should also pursue a federal security clearance early, as many positions list it as a condition of employment.
How much do security engineers make in Georgia?
Security engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $104,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,920 for the lowest 10% to over $173,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring security engineers in Georgia right now include EY, Flexport, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's deep base of defense contractors, Fortune 500 headquarters, and fast-growing fintech firms means consistent demand across a broad range of company types and security disciplines.
Which Georgia cities have the most security engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Smyrna have the most security engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to its concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major financial institutions, and a large cybersecurity services ecosystem, while Augusta and Savannah draw significant demand from military installations such as Fort Eisenhower and the port logistics sector respectively.
Are there remote security engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 79% of security engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on cloud platforms, SIEM consoles, and code-level security reviews that translate well to distributed teams. Roles involving on-site infrastructure or classified government systems are the most likely to require physical presence.
How can I get hired as a security engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a security-adjacent role such as IT support, systems administration, or network operations, which are plentiful across Atlanta's large employer base and Georgia's state agency infrastructure. From there, CompTIA Security+ is the credential that most consistently opens the door to a first security role. Large Georgia employers including Northrop Grumman and Georgia-Pacific run early-career programs, and Georgia Tech's Cybersecurity Bootcamp produces candidates that Atlanta-area employers actively recruit.
Where can I find and apply to security engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to security engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and the Georgia market you want to work in, and apply directly.
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