Security Engineer Jobs in New York
Security Engineer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, cybersecurity consulting, healthcare IT, and critical infrastructure across experience levels from entry-level analyst hybrids through principal engineers. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, with meaningful volume in Albany and Buffalo as well, where employers like JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and Deloitte maintain large security operations. The most sought-after specialties in the New York market are cloud security, penetration testing, and threat detection engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Navan, you will serve as the technical lead for our incident response lifecycle, driving the containment and remediation of security threats across our multi-cloud infrastructure, products, and operational environments. You will balance hands-on technical investigations with the leadership required to coordinate response efforts, leveraging a modern security stack to protect our global travel and expense platform.
What You'll Do:
- Incident Response Leadership: Act as the primary Incident Lead during high-severity events. Own the end-to-end response lifecycle: driving triage, containment, evidence capture, and post-incident root-cause analysis.
- Automation & SOAR Engineering: Use Tines to build and design workflows that automate triage, enrichment, and containment actions, significantly reducing operational toil and improving time-to-contain.
- Detection & Endpoint Monitoring: Manage and fine-tune detection rule lifecycles utilizing CrowdStrike EDR and SIEM/SOAR capabilities to maintain high-precision, low-latency coverage against modern adversary tradecraft.
- Data Protection & Visibility: Monitor and respond to data risks across endpoints, identity, and SaaS applications using Cyberhaven DLP. Identify gaps in IAM and vulnerability management and advocate for direct fixes.
- Architecture Partnership: Partner with infrastructure owners to ensure new systems ship across all cloud environments with the right telemetry, encryption, authentication, and response playbooks from day one.
- Emergent Threats: Evaluate and design response strategies for frontier security concerns, such as automated agents or bots operating across infrastructure at scale.
- On-Call Rotation: Actively participate in the scheduled Incident Response on-call rotation, ensuring reliable coverage and operational readiness for emergent threats.
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in a dedicated Incident Response, SOC, or Security Engineering role, with a proven track record of leading high-severity incident containment in fast-paced environments
- Strong familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, modern adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and common attack vectors targeting SaaS platforms
- Proven experience managing and tuning detection logic within CrowdStrike Falcon (or equivalent enterprise EDR/XDR) and enterprise SIEM platforms.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure, coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Legal, PR), and clearly communicate complex technical risks to stakeholders.
At Navan, you will serve as the technical lead for our incident response lifecycle, driving the containment and remediation of security threats across our multi-cloud infrastructure, products, and operational environments. You will balance hands-on technical investigations with the leadership required to coordinate response efforts, leveraging a modern security stack to protect our global travel and expense platform.
What You'll Do:
- Incident Response Leadership: Act as the primary Incident Lead during high-severity events. Own the end-to-end response lifecycle: driving triage, containment, evidence capture, and post-incident root-cause analysis.
- Automation & SOAR Engineering: Use Tines to build and design workflows that automate triage, enrichment, and containment actions, significantly reducing operational toil and improving time-to-contain.
- Detection & Endpoint Monitoring: Manage and fine-tune detection rule lifecycles utilizing CrowdStrike EDR and SIEM/SOAR capabilities to maintain high-precision, low-latency coverage against modern adversary tradecraft.
- Data Protection & Visibility: Monitor and respond to data risks across endpoints, identity, and SaaS applications using Cyberhaven DLP. Identify gaps in IAM and vulnerability management and advocate for direct fixes.
- Architecture Partnership: Partner with infrastructure owners to ensure new systems ship across all cloud environments with the right telemetry, encryption, authentication, and response playbooks from day one.
- Emergent Threats: Evaluate and design response strategies for frontier security concerns, such as automated agents or bots operating across infrastructure at scale.
- On-Call Rotation: Actively participate in the scheduled Incident Response on-call rotation, ensuring reliable coverage and operational readiness for emergent threats.
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in a dedicated Incident Response, SOC, or Security Engineering role, with a proven track record of leading high-severity incident containment in fast-paced environments
- Strong familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, modern adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and common attack vectors targeting SaaS platforms
- Proven experience managing and tuning detection logic within CrowdStrike Falcon (or equivalent enterprise EDR/XDR) and enterprise SIEM platforms.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure, coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Legal, PR), and clearly communicate complex technical risks to stakeholders.
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Security Engineer Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Anthropic10
- Bloomberg9
- OpenAI9
- Google7
- Bank of China USA5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software80
- Banking & Financial Services24
- Investment & Asset Management20
- Science & Research19
- Consulting & Professional Services17
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field required
- Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Proficiency in cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including NIST, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS compliance
- Strong scripting or programming skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks
Security Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security engineer in New York?
Most security engineers in New York enter the field with a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems, followed by earning industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+. New York does not require a state-issued license to work as a security engineer, but employers in regulated industries like finance and healthcare typically expect candidates to hold current certifications and demonstrate hands-on technical experience through prior roles, internships, or a documented project portfolio.
How much do security engineers make in New York?
Security engineers in New York earn a median of about $116,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,740 for the lowest 10% to over $203,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security engineers in New York?
Employers hiring security engineers in New York right now include Anthropic, Bloomberg, and OpenAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of major financial institutions, global consulting firms, and large healthcare networks means demand is consistent year-round, with financial services and critical infrastructure sectors accounting for a significant share of openings.
Which New York cities have the most security engineer jobs?
New York, New York City, and Manhattan are the New York cities with the most security engineer openings. New York City dominates due to its density of global banks, insurance companies, and cybersecurity consulting firms, while Albany draws openings from state government agencies and healthcare systems, and Buffalo benefits from growing financial technology and regional healthcare employers anchored there.
Are there remote security engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 39% of security engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves cloud platforms, monitoring dashboards, and code-level tooling that travels well. Roles focused on penetration testing, cloud security architecture, and security operations center analysis tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring physical data center access or on-site compliance audits are more likely to be fully in-person.
How can I get hired as a security engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a junior security analyst or IT support role at a New York-based firm and building toward security engineering from there. Large employers like JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and major New York hospital systems run associate security programs and new-graduate technology rotations that include security tracks. Earning CompTIA Security+ or a cloud security certification before applying, and building a portfolio of personal lab work or capture-the-flag competition results, meaningfully improves a candidate's chances with New York recruiters screening entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to security engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to security engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the New York market. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each position.
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