Security engineer jobs: what we saw in our October 17, 2026 sweep
Security engineering roles, from cloud and application security to the tooling that keeps teams safe.
- On-site 80%
- Remote 20%
Of the 5 roles that listed a work setup.
Where the roles are
Locations listed across security engineer job postings.
- San Francisco4
- New York3
Roles listing this place. Some roles list more than one place, so counts can add up to more than 5.
Roles over time
Sweep counts for security engineer jobs, starting with our first snapshot on October 17, 2026.
Skills that come up
Common tools and skills for this kind of role.
- aws
- gcp
- python
- go
- kubernetes
- docker
- azure
- threat modeling
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Frequently asked questions
How many security engineer jobs did Capykind review?
5 of the 809 roles in our October 17, 2026 sweep were security engineer roles. It is a snapshot of real job listings we reviewed, not a live job board.
What does an information security analyst do?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, describing the closely related information security analyst job, says these analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Source: BLS: Information Security Analysts.
Where are security engineer jobs located?
In our sweep, the most common places for security engineer roles were San Francisco (4) and New York (3). Some roles list more than one place, so these counts can add up to more than 5.
Are security engineer jobs remote, hybrid or on-site?
Of the 5 security engineer roles that listed a work setup, 20% were remote, 0% hybrid and 80% on-site.
What skills come up for security engineer jobs?
Common skills and tools for this kind of role include aws, gcp, python, go, kubernetes, docker, azure and threat modeling. Every job is different, so read the listing closely before you apply.
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Counts come from our own review of real job listings. They are a snapshot, not a live job board.
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