Security Operations Engineer Jobs in Washington

Security Operations Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in cloud infrastructure, defense contracting, and enterprise technology sectors with openings at every level from junior SOC analyst to senior engineer. The heaviest hiring is in Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue, where companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain large security operations teams. The most in-demand specialties are cloud security monitoring, threat detection engineering, and SIEM platform development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerAmazon
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring4
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryRetail

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T-Mobile
Enterprise Security Operations Specialist
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Enterprise Security Operations Specialist
T-Mobile
Bellevue, Washington
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$17.98 - $32.43/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Sr. Program Mgr, Business Ops, Amazon Leo Security Assurance
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Amazon.com
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Sr. Program Mgr, Business Ops, Amazon Leo Security Assurance
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Security & Protective Services
$116k - $160k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Applied Research in Acoustics LLC
Security Operations Engineer
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Applied Research in Acoustics LLC
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Security Operations Engineer
Applied Research in Acoustics LLC
Seattle, Washington
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Expedia Group
Principal Analyst - Security Operations
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Expedia Group
Added 6d ago
Principal Analyst - Security Operations
Expedia Group
Seattle, Washington
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$231k - $370k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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State of Washington
Security Operations Engineer - IT Security - Senior/Specialist - Permanent - 2026-06543
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State of Washington
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Security Operations Engineer - IT Security - Senior/Specialist - Permanent - 2026-06543
State of Washington
Olympia, Washington
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Data Science
$8,275 - $11k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Security Operations Engineer Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
6 jobs
Olympia
1 job
Redmond
1 job
Bellevue
1 job

Security Operations Engineer Job Market in Washington

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

Who's Hiring

Amazon
Amazon2 open roles
Brex
Brex1 open role
T-Mobile
T-Mobile1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces

What Washington Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Chronicle
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation
  • Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC GCED preferred
  • Experience with cloud security tools across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST, CIS Controls, or FedRAMP

Security Operations Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security operations engineer in Washington?

Most security operations engineers in Washington enter through a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, followed by vendor or industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC, or Microsoft security credentials. Washington has no state-issued license specific to this role. Employers in the Seattle metro and defense corridor near Joint Base Lewis-McChord typically expect candidates to hold or be eligible to obtain a federal security clearance for roles tied to government contracts.

How much do security operations engineers make in Washington?

Security operations engineers in Washington earn a median of about $154,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,730 for the lowest 10% to over $211,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire security operations engineers in Washington?

Employers hiring security operations engineers in Washington right now include Amazon, Brex, and T-Mobile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of cloud platforms, aerospace primes, and federal contractors creates consistent demand well beyond any single employer.

Which Washington cities have the most security operations engineer jobs?

Seattle, Olympia, and Redmond account for the most security operations engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Redmond dominate because of the headquarters presence of major cloud and technology companies, while Bellevue has grown as a secondary tech hub with its own enterprise security teams and managed service providers serving the broader Puget Sound region.

Are there remote security operations engineer jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most fields. Security operations engineering is largely desk-based and tool-driven, making it well suited to remote work. About 67% of security operations engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly Washington employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this role. Threat detection, alert triage, and SIEM administration are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is a SOC analyst or IT security analyst role, which Washington technology and defense employers regularly fill with candidates who hold CompTIA Security+ and have completed a cybersecurity bootcamp or relevant coursework. Companies like Microsoft and Amazon run structured early-career and apprenticeship programs in the Seattle area that accept candidates without prior professional security experience. Building a home lab, contributing to open-source detection projects, or earning a cloud security associate credential significantly strengthens applications for these entry-level positions.

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

You can find and apply to security operations engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across the Seattle metro, Redmond, Bellevue, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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