> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1768905-security-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1768905-security-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Security Engineer

- **Company:** Hptech Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Open Source Technology, Ansible, Systems Architecture, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/89fe55e3-959f-49ed-b66b-c498219ff0ee

## About the Role

* Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance; CI or Full Scope Polygraph may be required based on the engagement.
 * 5+ years of experience with large-scale systems architecture, distributed systems, and infrastructure deployment.
 * Strong experience with Linux/OS administration, networking, IAM, and Kubernetes.
 * 2+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, network security, and security protocols.
 * 5+ years of coding experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages.
 * Experience securing environments across Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and/or Azure.
 * Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar Infrastructure as Code/automation tools.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Ability to travel up to 25% domestically. Client will pay the travel expenses.

Preferred Skills

 * Security architecture, assessments, design reviews, and threat modeling.
 * Cloud-native and open-source security technologies.
 * CI/CD and GitOps-based automated deployment models.
 * Incident response and security engineering.
 * Compliance frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, ISO, and similar standards.
 * Strong stakeholder communication and ability to influence security architecture and risk decisions.



## Related Videos

- [Dev & Test in the Cloud? Deploy your cloud environments with Ansible & Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1607-dev-test-in-the-cloud-deploy-your-cloud-environments-with-ansible-terraform)
- [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see)
- [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers)
- [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle)

## Related Articles

- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)