Security Jobs in United States
There are 35,775 open Security jobs in United States on freehire right now. 7,770 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are cloud, cybersecurity and ai.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $139,600 | $170,000 | $205,000 | 2,499 |
| USD | hour | $19 | $24 | $36 | 201 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cloud 23%
- cybersecurity 23%
- ai 15%
- automation 13%
- cissp 11%
- typescript 11%
- aws 11%
- nist 10%
How the work is done
- Onsite 2,569 · 7%
- Remote 2,301 · 6%
- Hybrid 2,033 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 25% of the 4,056 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 5,853
- Lead 1,841
- Principal 937
- Middle 682
- Staff 608
- Junior 578
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 5,453
- 501-1000 employees 1,639
- 51-200 employees 422
- 11-50 employees 262
- 201-500 employees 62
- 1-10 employees 54
Associate Cybersecurity Analyst (COMSEC)
Manage and maintain classified COMSEC material and equipment, train users, conduct inventories, handle keying material, and administer Protected Distribution Systems at Arnold AFB in support of US Air Force Test Operations.
DevSecOps / Platform Lead
Lead DevSecOps/Platform Engineer managing CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, Infrastructure as Code, and automation for a federal defense/intelligence contract (JPES/JCRM).
DevSecOps / Automation Engineer
The DevSecOps / Automation Engineer will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated security tools for federal government projects. The role requires extensive experience in DevOps practices and proficiency with containerization and automation technologies.
Cybersecurity / RMF Engineer
A Cybersecurity/RMF Engineer providing hands-on RMF support, vulnerability assessment (ACAS, STIG, SCAP), and security findings management (POA&M, eMASS) within a DevSecOps environment for federal defense/intelligence clients.
Technical Security Systems Instructor IV
Senior instructor delivering hands-on training on technical security systems (intrusion detection, networks, physical security, locks, operator equipment) to security professionals, while leading curriculum development and mentoring other instructors.
Cybersecurity Analyst - Journeyman
A Cybersecurity Analyst ensures military satellite communications systems meet security requirements by integrating controls, assessing risks, and complying with NIST/CNSSI standards. Core work includes risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and documentation for DoD systems.
Information Systems Security Officer
Oversee and enforce cybersecurity policies for federal satellite networks in Fairbanks, ensuring FISMA/NIST compliance and maintaining authorization packages and POA&Ms.
Security Specialist
Security Specialist administering DoD security programs—personnel security, COMSEC, physical security, SCIF operations, and classified material handling—using systems like DISS, NBIS, and Scattered Castles at Peraton's Linthicum, MD office.
Information System Security Officer
The Information System Security Officer provides cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Risk Management Framework expertise across federal mission-support environments, maintaining audit and A&A readiness, managing risk, and coordinating with government stakeholders.
AI/Model Security Architect
AI/Model Security Architect at SAS securing AI/ML and LLM-powered products across the SDLC using DevSecOps, focusing on containerized deployments, application security, and secure architecture reviews.
IT Security Intern
IT Security Intern at WinCo Foods gaining hands-on experience in GRC, IAM, and Security Operations—investigating alerts, administering security tools, and implementing controls across a 145-store supermarket chain.
Advanced IT Security Specialist
On-site IT Security Specialist applying Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, and vulnerability assessments in a DevSecOps environment for mission-critical defense systems at Scott AFB.
Senior Security Engineer
Senior Security Engineer focused on AppSec, cloud security, and AI risk assessment at an accounting practice management SaaS company, embedding security into development workflows, threat modeling, and tuning SAST/SCA/DAST tooling.
AppSec Engineer
AppSec Engineer at Karbon embedding security into development processes—threat modeling, SAST/SCA/DAST tooling, code review, and AI security risk assessment—using .NET/C#, React, Python, and Azure cloud infrastructure.