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Security Engineer jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Security engineers protect systems and data by finding vulnerabilities, building defenses, and responding to incidents. The work spans application security, infrastructure hardening, and threat detection.
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$39–$103/hr
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Motorola Solutions in Phoenix seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to assess client information systems, apply scripting to automate assessments, and ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST RMF. The role supports govern…
$160k - $200k
Job Description Job Description Principal Cybersecurity Engineer & Security Auditor Principal Cybersecurity Engineer & Security Auditor Location: Lynnwood, WA - mainly remote. We are open to hiring in WA and out of state…
Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer OCI Location: Phoenix AZ Contract Position Summary: Cloud Security Engineer OCI & SaaS SecurityRole PurposeThe Cloud Security Engineer performs security reviews of Oracle Cloud Infrastr…
Job Description Job Description One Step Secure I/T is an MSP providing the latest in managed services and cybersecurity. We’re... ...contributions matter, you’ll feel right at home here. The Security Engineer 2 at One S…
$100k - $150k
ML Security Engineer- Remote Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is a fantastic oppor…
Pipe Stress Engineer | Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Pipe Stress Engineer | Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Location: Phoenix, AZ. This role requires being on a client job site in the Ocotillo area a minimum of 2 days per week. About the Ro…
and analyze network traffic, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), security events and logs; Prioritize and differentiate between... ...clearance. Phoenix Cyber is a national provider of cybersecurity engineering services,…
$40 per hour
Senior Network Security Engineer Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA | Locals Preferred About the Opportunity We are actively seeking a Network Security Engineer with expertise in firewall technologies, rule set management,…
AI Security Engineer HIGHLIGHTS Location: 100% Remote (U.S.) Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-Month Conversion) Compensation: Competitive, Based on Experience Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced AI S…
This job is hybrid and this will be a mix of remote and on site in Phoenix AZ. Our direct client has an opening for a Security Engineer 1323 Please send us your rate and resume. This position is up to 2 years with the op…
technology needs. The well-established MSP is looking to bring on a Senior Microsoft 365 Engineer with deep expertise across Purview, Intune, and the broader M365 security stack. This is a high-impact role focused on sec…
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What security engineers earn in Phoenix
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $39–$54 | $82k–$112k |
| Mid level | $54–$76 | $112k–$158k |
| Senior | $74–$103 | $153k–$214k |
Adjusted for the Phoenix market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Threat modelingOWASP and web app securityNetwork and cloud securityIncident responseScripting (Python, Bash)SIEM and detection toolingIdentity and access managementVulnerability managementExplaining risk to non-experts
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you would threat model a new feature.
Use a structure — assets, entry points, attacker goals — and show that you rank risks rather than listing everything. STRIDE is a fine scaffold if you actually apply it.
You find a critical vulnerability in production. What are your next steps?
Verify, assess exposure, contain, and coordinate disclosure and fix — with communication throughout. Panic-free process is the whole answer.
Explain a recent vulnerability class or breach and what you took from it.
Staying current is part of the job. Pick something real, explain the root cause simply, and connect it to a defense you would build.
How do you get developers to fix security issues they see as low priority?
Show empathy for delivery pressure: translate risk into business impact, make fixes easy, and build guardrails so the secure path is the default.
How would you secure a cloud environment from scratch?
Cover identity first, then network segmentation, logging, encryption, and automated policy checks. Saying 'IAM is where most cloud breaches start' shows you know the terrain.
What is the difference between authentication and authorization, and where do systems commonly get it wrong?
Define both crisply, then give a real failure mode like broken object-level authorization. The follow-through example is what distinguishes the answer.
Tell me about a security control you built or improved.
Describe the risk it addressed and evidence it worked — findings reduced, detection time improved. Controls without measurement are just hopes.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For security engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with concrete defensive wins: vulnerabilities remediated, detection coverage added, incident response times improved.
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List relevant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP) prominently; this field still screens on them.
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Name the domains you cover — appsec, cloud security, detection — since 'security' alone is too broad to place you.
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Mention responsible disclosures, CTF results, or published research if you have them; they are strong credibility signals.
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Show you can work with engineers, not just audit them — secure code reviews, training, or paved-road tooling you built.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Security Analyst
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Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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CISO
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