Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Washington
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Washington concentrate heavily in defense contracting, cloud infrastructure, and federal agency work, making it one of the most active markets in the country for this role at the senior and lead levels. Most hiring happens in and around Seattle, the Eastside tech corridor, and the greater Olympia area, where employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing maintain large, ongoing security teams. Cloud security architecture, zero-trust implementation, and security operations center leadership are the specialties in highest demand across Washington right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Now Brewing – Incident Response Engineer Sr! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection.
As an Incident Response Engineer Sr, you will be responsible for managing and running cyber security incident investigations across Starbucks.
As an Incident Response Engineer Sr, you will:
Identify and investigate security threats: You'll be the first line of defense, identifying, triaging, and digging into potential security incidents.
Leading incident response efforts: When something goes wrong, you’ll help coordinate containment, remediation, and root cause analysis to ensure we resolve issues quickly and learn from them.
Performing forensic analysis: Whether it’s on endpoints, across the network, or in the cloud, you’ll conduct forensic investigations to uncover how incidents occurred and what was affected.
Creating and maintaining playbooks: You’ll document and implement runbooks and standard operating procedures to make sure our response efforts are consistent and efficient.
Building tools and automation: You’ll design and develop capabilities that help us respond faster and smarter, including automation to streamline repetitive tasks.
Supporting the team: You’ll act as a mentor and escalation point for junior team members, helping them grow and ensuring high-quality work across the board.
Living our values: You’ll model and act in accordance with Starbucks’ guiding principles, contributing to a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
We’d love to hear from people with:
- 5 or more years of experience in Information Technology, Information Security or similar disciplines.
- 2 additional years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, or similar capacity responding to alerts and/or incidents.
- Effective written and oral communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Deep technical understanding of modern Cybersecurity principles.
- Demonstrated experience with threat hunting for threat actor TTPs based on MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to quickly learn new technology concepts.
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements such as SOX and PCI.
- Strong collaboration mindset
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Passionate about cybersecurity and self-driven to become an expert.
This position contributes to Starbucks’ success through the investigation and response to cybersecurity incidents. You should have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of modern cybersecurity threats and relevant protections against them. You consistently demonstrate ownership; if you see a problem, you step up and lead others to act; never assuming someone else will clean it up. You excel in collaborative environments where a multitude of people are required to get a job done.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
- If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
Now Brewing – Incident Response Engineer Sr! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection.
As an Incident Response Engineer Sr, you will be responsible for managing and running cyber security incident investigations across Starbucks.
As an Incident Response Engineer Sr, you will:
Identify and investigate security threats: You'll be the first line of defense, identifying, triaging, and digging into potential security incidents.
Leading incident response efforts: When something goes wrong, you’ll help coordinate containment, remediation, and root cause analysis to ensure we resolve issues quickly and learn from them.
Performing forensic analysis: Whether it’s on endpoints, across the network, or in the cloud, you’ll conduct forensic investigations to uncover how incidents occurred and what was affected.
Creating and maintaining playbooks: You’ll document and implement runbooks and standard operating procedures to make sure our response efforts are consistent and efficient.
Building tools and automation: You’ll design and develop capabilities that help us respond faster and smarter, including automation to streamline repetitive tasks.
Supporting the team: You’ll act as a mentor and escalation point for junior team members, helping them grow and ensuring high-quality work across the board.
Living our values: You’ll model and act in accordance with Starbucks’ guiding principles, contributing to a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
We’d love to hear from people with:
- 5 or more years of experience in Information Technology, Information Security or similar disciplines.
- 2 additional years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, or similar capacity responding to alerts and/or incidents.
- Effective written and oral communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Deep technical understanding of modern Cybersecurity principles.
- Demonstrated experience with threat hunting for threat actor TTPs based on MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to quickly learn new technology concepts.
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements such as SOX and PCI.
- Strong collaboration mindset
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Passionate about cybersecurity and self-driven to become an expert.
This position contributes to Starbucks’ success through the investigation and response to cybersecurity incidents. You should have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of modern cybersecurity threats and relevant protections against them. You consistently demonstrate ownership; if you see a problem, you step up and lead others to act; never assuming someone else will clean it up. You excel in collaborative environments where a multitude of people are required to get a job done.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
- If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior cybersecurity engineer jobs across Washington.
- Active security clearance or eligibility for one preferred by major Washington defense and federal contractors
- Eight or more years of hands-on cybersecurity experience across enterprise or cloud environments
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional certification recognized by Washington employers
- Deep expertise in cloud security platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience designing and implementing zero-trust architectures in large enterprise settings
- Proficiency with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or FedRAMP compliance standards
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior cybersecurity engineer in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued license to work as a senior cybersecurity engineer, so the path runs through education, certifications, and experience. Most Washington employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, combined with professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Candidates who build experience in cloud security or federal compliance environments and accumulate several years in mid-level security roles are the most competitive for senior openings here.
How much do senior cybersecurity engineers make in Washington?
Senior cybersecurity 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 senior cybersecurity engineers in Washington?
Washington senior cybersecurity engineer roles are posted by Astrion, DCS, and Starbucks and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of cloud technology firms, defense contractors, and federal agency partners means senior security roles appear across a wide range of employer types throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most senior cybersecurity engineer jobs?
Seattle and Bellevue account for the largest share of senior cybersecurity engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and the Eastside corridor drive most of the volume because of the headquarters and major campuses of large cloud and technology companies based there, while areas closer to Olympia and Tacoma see consistent demand tied to state government agencies and defense installations.
Are there remote senior cybersecurity engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of senior cybersecurity engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of this work involves monitoring, architecture, and policy work that does not require physical presence. The roles most likely to stay fully remote are cloud security engineering and security architecture, while positions tied to cleared facilities or on-site infrastructure tend to require in-person work.
How can I get hired as a senior cybersecurity engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior security analyst or IT support role at a Washington technology firm or state agency, where exposure to security operations and incident response builds a foundation. Large employers in the Seattle area and state government agencies in Olympia regularly hire entry-level security analysts and IT administrators who can grow into engineering roles. Earning a CompTIA Security+ certification and building hands-on experience through a home lab or open-source contributions strengthens a candidate's profile before applying for mid-level positions that lead to senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to senior cybersecurity engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to senior cybersecurity engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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