Security Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Security Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with active hiring across defense contracting, financial services, healthcare systems, and state and federal government agencies at every level from entry-level analyst to senior architect. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Greater Philadelphia suburbs anchoring the I-95 corridor are the busiest hiring markets, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Comcast, and UPMC maintain significant security engineering headcount. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania include cloud security, identity and access management, and security operations center engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerCitizens
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring25
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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EnerSys
Application Security Engineer (REMOTE)
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EnerSys
New 19h ago
Application Security Engineer (REMOTE)
EnerSys
Reading, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
$117k - $147k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Cigars International
Application Security Engineer
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Cigars International
New 21h ago
Application Security Engineer
Cigars International
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
51-200

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PGTEK
Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management (ACAS/Tenable.sc) - Secret clearance
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PGTEK
Added 1d ago
Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management (ACAS/Tenable.sc) - Secret clearance
PGTEK
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Network Engineering
Systems Administration
$130k - $160k/yr
Hybrid

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CVS Health
Staff Application Security Engineer – AI & Agentic Systems
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CVS Health
Added 1d ago
Staff Application Security Engineer – AI & Agentic Systems
CVS Health
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$107k - $284k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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CVS Health
Staff Application Security Engineer – Threat Research
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CVS Health
Added 1d ago
Staff Application Security Engineer – Threat Research
CVS Health
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$107k - $284k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Engineer Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
9 jobs
King of Prussia
4 jobs
Harrisburg
3 jobs
Mechanicsburg
2 jobs
New Cumberland
2 jobs
Fort Washington
2 jobs
Cork
1 job
Exton
1 job

Security Engineer Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Citizens
Citizens3 open roles
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin3 open roles
BNY
BNY2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Insurance
  • Accounting & Auditing

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active security certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CISM recognized by Pennsylvania employers
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint protection tools, and vulnerability management systems
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. government security clearance for Pennsylvania defense-sector roles
  • Experience designing and implementing zero-trust network architecture or cloud security frameworks
  • Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to Pennsylvania industries

Security Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security engineer in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania does not issue a state-specific license for security engineers, so the path runs through education and industry certification. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology, combined with credentials like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Defense contractors and government agencies in Pennsylvania additionally require candidates to qualify for a federal security clearance before or shortly after hiring.

How much do security engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Security engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $107,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,890 for the lowest 10% to over $167,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire security engineers in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring security engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Citizens, Lockheed Martin, and BNY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of defense primes, large health systems, and financial institutions means consistent demand across both private and public-sector organizations throughout the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most security engineer jobs?

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and King of Prussia account for the largest share of security engineer openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives volume through its financial services firms, major health systems like Jefferson and Penn Medicine, and federal agency satellite offices, while Pittsburgh's base of Carnegie Mellon-linked technology companies and UPMC's enterprise security needs sustains steady demand in the west.

Are there remote security engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 41% of security engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves monitoring dashboards, reviewing alerts, and configuring cloud-based tools rather than physical presence. Roles requiring hands-on hardware work or classified government clearance environments are the main exceptions that remain fully on-site.

How can I get hired as a security engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a security operations center analyst role, which large Pennsylvania health systems like UPMC and Penn Medicine and defense employers like Lockheed Martin actively hire for at the associate level. Completing a CompTIA Security+ certification before applying strengthens early applications considerably. Community college cybersecurity programs across Pennsylvania, including those at HACC and Community College of Philadelphia, also place graduates directly with regional employers through established hiring partnerships.

Where can I find and apply to security engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to security engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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