Security Engineer Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Security Engineer jobs in Atlanta are concentrated in Midtown, Buckhead, and the Cumberland-Galleria corridor, driven by demand from finance, healthcare IT, and federal contracting firms. Employers hiring right now include Truist, Electrosoft Services, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary:
The Cloud Security Engineer defines, documents, and implements infrastructure and application security best practices and standards in the cloud. Integrates into and works alongside DevOps teams. Develops automation tooling, specific to security, to support Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD), enabling software development teams to provide continuous value while maintaining and enhancing application security. Leads and participates in the evaluation, specification and recommendation of public cloud services. Assists with the provisioning and maintaining of on and off premise cloud infrastructures and related software to ensure a secure environment.
What you will do:
- Drive introduction and adoption of the Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team processes and disciplines into cloud environments (e.g. Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Secure Application Development, Secure Environment Configuration, Identity Management, etc.)
- Provide cloud configuration and deployment expertise to Gordon Food Service
- Analyze cloud platform vulnerabilities, providing guidance and management to resolution
- Study, define and implement secure provisioning, configuration and operational aspects of cloud environments
- Write and maintain configuration and deployment solutions (via code) in support of security related CI/CD requirements
- Research and keep abreast of the dynamic threat landscape associated with cloud security, adapting Gordon Food Service protection strategies to proactively cope with emerging threats
- Perform security risk assessments (e.g. risk analysis for new cloud related technologies or tools)
- Perform internal penetration testing against new or modified software solutions
- Coordinate external security assessments (e.g. “grey-box” web application penetration tests)
- Provide cloud architecture guidance with a focus on security related topics to Gordon Food Service software engineers
- Write, maintain and assist with secure coding, configuration standards and best practices for custom software development at Gordon Food Service
- Interface with various teams across the organization in day to day activities Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
When you will work:
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Hybrid schedule, 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI or Atlanta, GA with 1 day remote
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
- Five or more years of information technology experience (including software engineering, devops and/or system engineering experience) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
- Knowledge of security concepts (e.g. SAST, DAST, RBAC, least privilege, secrets management, scanning tools, network security concepts, CIA triad, etc.)
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as good organizational and problem-solving capabilities
- Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment
- Experience with public cloud providers such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS and Azure
- Experience with application containerization and container orchestration technologies
- Experience with cloud specific networking technology to provide mesh and least privilege network access
- Experience with software defined networking including routing, bridging, VLANs and switches
- Experience with build tools, configuration management tools, provisioning tools
- Experience with languages used in cloud development and configuration
- Experience with automating build and release processes
- Knowledge with Unix/Linux
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications, particularly Google Apps
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary:
The Cloud Security Engineer defines, documents, and implements infrastructure and application security best practices and standards in the cloud. Integrates into and works alongside DevOps teams. Develops automation tooling, specific to security, to support Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD), enabling software development teams to provide continuous value while maintaining and enhancing application security. Leads and participates in the evaluation, specification and recommendation of public cloud services. Assists with the provisioning and maintaining of on and off premise cloud infrastructures and related software to ensure a secure environment.
What you will do:
- Drive introduction and adoption of the Enterprise Information Security (EIS) team processes and disciplines into cloud environments (e.g. Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Secure Application Development, Secure Environment Configuration, Identity Management, etc.)
- Provide cloud configuration and deployment expertise to Gordon Food Service
- Analyze cloud platform vulnerabilities, providing guidance and management to resolution
- Study, define and implement secure provisioning, configuration and operational aspects of cloud environments
- Write and maintain configuration and deployment solutions (via code) in support of security related CI/CD requirements
- Research and keep abreast of the dynamic threat landscape associated with cloud security, adapting Gordon Food Service protection strategies to proactively cope with emerging threats
- Perform security risk assessments (e.g. risk analysis for new cloud related technologies or tools)
- Perform internal penetration testing against new or modified software solutions
- Coordinate external security assessments (e.g. “grey-box” web application penetration tests)
- Provide cloud architecture guidance with a focus on security related topics to Gordon Food Service software engineers
- Write, maintain and assist with secure coding, configuration standards and best practices for custom software development at Gordon Food Service
- Interface with various teams across the organization in day to day activities Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
When you will work:
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Hybrid schedule, 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI or Atlanta, GA with 1 day remote
What you’ll bring to the table:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
- Five or more years of information technology experience (including software engineering, devops and/or system engineering experience) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
- Knowledge of security concepts (e.g. SAST, DAST, RBAC, least privilege, secrets management, scanning tools, network security concepts, CIA triad, etc.)
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as good organizational and problem-solving capabilities
- Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment
- Experience with public cloud providers such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS and Azure
- Experience with application containerization and container orchestration technologies
- Experience with cloud specific networking technology to provide mesh and least privilege network access
- Experience with software defined networking including routing, bridging, VLANs and switches
- Experience with build tools, configuration management tools, provisioning tools
- Experience with languages used in cloud development and configuration
- Experience with automating build and release processes
- Knowledge with Unix/Linux
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications, particularly Google Apps
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
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Security Engineer Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security engineer job in Atlanta?
Focus your search on Atlanta's three strongest hiring pockets: Midtown's technology and healthcare IT firms, Buckhead's financial services companies, and the federal contractor cluster around the Perimeter. Candidates with cloud security experience, active certifications like CISSP or Security+, and familiarity with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA or FedRAMP stand out in this market. Networking through local ISSA Atlanta chapter events also opens doors that online applications often don't.
Which companies hire security engineers in Atlanta?
Employers hiring security engineers in Atlanta right now include Truist, Electrosoft Services, and Information Technology Senior Management Forum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Atlanta's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional banks, large hospital systems, and a growing cluster of federal contractors means demand comes from a wide range of employer types rather than a single dominant sector.
Are there remote security engineer jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, though the share depends heavily on the role: positions requiring hands-on network hardware, data center work, or physical security integration are almost always on-site, while cloud security, AppSec, and GRC-focused roles are far more remote-friendly. About 90% of security engineer openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for non-infrastructure roles. Buckhead and Midtown employers in financial services tend to maintain stricter in-office requirements than Atlanta's tech-sector firms.
How can I get a security engineer job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is landing a security analyst or SOC analyst role, which local healthcare systems, managed security service providers, and financial services firms hire for at the junior level. Georgia Tech's cybersecurity programs and local community college IT pathways produce candidates that Atlanta employers actively recruit. Earning a CompTIA Security+ before applying and targeting internship programs at Atlanta's large hospital networks or regional banks gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in this market.
Which industries hire the most security engineers in Atlanta?
The sectors hiring the most security engineers in Atlanta are Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Atlanta's status as a major financial services hub, a top-ten healthcare IT market, and a significant location for federal agency support contracts drives this concentration, making it one of the Southeast's densest markets for security engineering talent.
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