Security Jobs in United States
There are 35,770 open Security jobs in United States on freehire right now. 7,563 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 | 2,505 |
| USD | hour | $19 | $24 | $36 | 201 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- cloud 23%
- cybersecurity 22%
- ai 15%
- automation 13%
- typescript 11%
- cissp 11%
- aws 11%
- nist 10%
How the work is done
- Onsite 2,562 · 7%
- Remote 2,293 · 6%
- Hybrid 2,021 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 25% of the 4,056 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 5,850
- Lead 1,846
- Principal 933
- Middle 677
- Staff 608
- Junior 578
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 5,466
- 501-1000 employees 1,643
- 51-200 employees 422
- 11-50 employees 264
- 201-500 employees 62
- 1-10 employees 54
Red Team Security Engineer III
Performs advanced penetration testing and red team operations for government clients, developing custom tools and emulating adversarial tactics while maintaining active security clearances.
Red Team Security Engineer II
Performs penetration testing, develops custom attack tools, and researches new threats for government and defense clients using Kali Linux, Metasploit, and scripting languages like Python.
Red Team Security Engineer I
Performs offensive security testing for government clients, developing custom tools and emulating adversarial tactics to uncover vulnerabilities in networks and applications.
Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Engineer designs and secures DoD systems, conducts RMF assessments, and maintains ACAS/Tenable Nessus compliance for AOC WS development suites.
AI-Focused Red Team Operator
Red Team operator specializing in AI security, testing AI-enabled systems for vulnerabilities like prompt injection and model manipulation while using AI to automate cyber operations.
Project Manager (Cyber Security)
Oversee a high-stakes cybersecurity certification project, coordinating assessors, engineers, and government stakeholders to meet DoD security requirements and sustain compliance.
Red Team Security Engineer II
Conducts offensive security assessments and penetration testing to simulate advanced adversary tactics, developing custom tools and analyzing network traffic for federal/government clients.
Electrical Software Shipboard Cybersecurity Engineer
The Shipboard Cybersecurity Engineer analyzes control systems for submarine classes to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements and DoD security policies. The role involves evaluating system designs, managing security controls, and reviewing vendor software deliverables.
Cyber Security Engineer
A Senior Cyber Security Engineer ensures compliance documentation (SSPs, policies, SOPs) accurately reflects the Agentic AI platform’s security controls and operational realities, bridging technical implementation with auditor-ready narratives.
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Analyzes and remediates security vulnerabilities in enterprise systems (DoD environment) using tools like Nessus, Tanium, and ServiceNow. Focuses on patching, automation, and compliance (RMF/STIGs) with Windows Server/Active Directory.
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Oversees Air Force information assurance programs, enforces security policies, manages clearances, and maintains certification documentation for classified systems at Hanscom AFB.
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Senior DevSecOps Engineer designing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and security practices across multiple application teams at ComPsych, leveraging AI to build automation and establishing shared DevSecOps standards.