14,997 Cybersecurity Jobs (May 2026) - Apply with AI
Explore cybersecurity jobs across areas like security engineering, cloud security, GRC, IAM, SOC operations, and application security in May 2026. You'll find a mix of remote, hybrid, and on-site roles, with openings that range from hands-on technical work to risk, compliance, and security program support. Create an account to explore the full feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent.
Information Security Engineer
RemoteDeel is seeking an Information Security Engineer to design and optimize security platforms in a global remote environment. This role focuses on enhancing defense capabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance while managing security solutions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Deel values innovative teamwork to reshape global hiring. The ideal candidate will have experience with cybersecurity tools and frameworks, and play a pivotal role in developing robust security policies and protocols.
Posted 1 day ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteJoin Globalization Partners as an Information Security Engineer. This role focuses on supporting the implementation of application security programs to assess and secure web technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to triage findings and manage vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates possess a BS degree or equivalent experience in application security with at least 3 years in the field. Proficiency in coding, particularly in Python, and experience with AWS and web application penetration testing are essential. This position is remote-first and allows you to contribute significantly to enhancing global employment solutions.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteStarCompliance is seeking an Information Security Engineer to support its information security program in a remote or hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for those passionate about technical information security, offering opportunities for professional growth in security operations, risk management, and compliance. Responsibilities include implementing security policies, monitoring tools, supporting incident responses, and producing reports. Candidates should possess a degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, with a preference for certifications such as CompTIA Security+.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteJoin our proactive Technology & Information Security team as an Information Security Engineer. You'll play a key role in safeguarding a complex environment, working with engineering-focused leaders to build innovative security capabilities. The role involves deep-dive assessments, enhancing security operations, and contributing insights to improve our Information Security Program. We're looking for someone with 3-5 years of hands-on experience, a technical background, and a commitment to collaboration in a dynamic setting.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Information Security Engineer
HybridPalantir is seeking an Information Security Engineer to be part of a team responsible for safeguarding the company's global infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security, with responsibilities including threat detection, response, and infrastructure management. Successful candidates should be committed to innovation and collaboration, aiming to enhance security measures while maintaining a positive community ethos within the organization.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Information Security Engineer - Endpoint
HybridPalantir is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer specializing in Windows and Active Directory. The position focuses on securing the company's global Windows infrastructure and involves working on prevention, detection, and investigation of security events. Ideal candidates have extensive knowledge of AD architecture, experience with security tools, and a strong background in incident response. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive benefits package aimed at promoting the health and well-being of employees.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteMindera is seeking a mid-level Information Security Analyst to join their security team. The role involves monitoring infrastructure, managing vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and providing support. This position requires significant overlap with European time zones, offering a chance to enhance Mindera's security standards and procedures while ensuring the safety of all employees.
Posted 1 day ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteXpansiv is seeking a proactive Information Security Analyst to enhance its cybersecurity measures. This remote position requires 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk, with a focus on security operations and risk management. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in networking, endpoint protection, and cloud security. Responsibilities include monitoring security incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices. Compensation for the role ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 based on skills and experience.
Posted 5 days ago
Information Security Analyst
On-siteProficio is seeking an Information Security Analyst to be a core part of their SOC-as-a-Service operations. The role involves receiving and triaging alerts from a SIEM platform for multiple clients across various time zones. Ideal candidates will have strong network and security knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Positions range from those with 0-5+ years of experience, focusing on skills such as threat monitoring and incident response, and the company prides itself on its innovative service delivery and passionate team.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteAtlas Technica is seeking an Information Security Analyst to enhance security operations for hedge funds and investment firms. This remote position offers an opportunity to work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer and various teams to improve the security posture of the organization. The successful candidate will be involved in vulnerability management, risk management, and SOC 2 maintenance, while showcasing strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and relevant experience in a technical role.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteThe Information Security Analyst role entails monitoring and analyzing network traffic to detect security incidents, managing user accounts, performing vulnerability assessments, and implementing security measures. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and relevant experience in security tools and cloud environments, with options for candidates holding a Master’s degree. The position allows for 100% telecommuting to support clients across the U.S.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Analyst
On-siteeni-one-ltd is looking for an experienced Information Security Analyst to join the Security team. The role involves monitoring critical assets, analyzing threats, and enhancing security measures. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, familiarity with security technologies, and strong analytical skills. The position requires excellent communication and time-management abilities.
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Cybersecurity Salary Data in May 2026
This section summarizes salary information pulled from cybersecurity job postings active in May 2026. Use it to compare pay ranges across 14,997+ current listings, where compensation details are available.
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Based on 14,997 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Apr 27, 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 14,997 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Apr 27, 2026
| Experience Level | 25th Percentile | Median (50th) | 75th Percentile | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | $100,159 | $140,000 | $188,550 | 4,109 |
| Entry-Level | $68,892.5 | $77,500 | $105,000 | 13 |
| Mid-Level | $86,125 | $126,250 | $159,375 | 66 |
| Senior-Level | $139,375 | $177,410.25 | $200,912.5 | 64 |
"Cybersecurity hiring in 2026 often splits into a few distinct tracks. Employers may be more cautious on broad generalist titles, while still moving quickly for security engineers, cloud security, application security, GRC, IAM, detection and response, and product-facing security roles. What usually changes the conversation is proof of scope: the systems you protected, the incidents you handled, the controls you owned, or the audits and frameworks you worked through. In this category, specificity tends to matter more than polished summaries."
Marina's Market Take
Senior HR Leader & Lead Tech Recruiter
How to Land a Cybersecurity Job in 2026
Cybersecurity jobs cover several distinct lanes, and applications usually work better when you pick one and stay precise. A security analyst application should read differently from one aimed at cloud security, GRC, identity and access management, or application security. In 2026, the clearest signal is fit for the exact lane: incident response and SIEM work for analyst roles, policy and audit exposure for GRC, IAM platforms and access controls for identity roles, and secure SDLC or code review for AppSec openings.
Positioning matters most when your background overlaps adjacent IT, engineering, or compliance work. If you have SOC experience, call out alert triage, log analysis, ticket handling, and tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or CrowdStrike. If your path is closer to governance, show control testing, risk registers, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or vendor security reviews. For cloud security roles, be explicit about AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, and misconfiguration remediation. Generic security language tends to blur together.
Your search strategy should follow the same lane logic. Search titles like Security Analyst, GRC Analyst, IAM Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, and Application Security Engineer separately, because the screening criteria are usually narrow by May 2026. Watch for postings that bury the real function under broader titles like Security Engineer or Information Security Specialist, then apply only when the daily work matches your evidence.
- Lead with tools and environments you have actually used, not broad security interests.
- Name the work you handled: investigations, detections, control mapping, access reviews, threat modeling, or vulnerability remediation.
- Match certifications carefully to the lane when they support the role, especially for analyst, audit, or compliance-heavy openings.
For broader searches across cybersecurity listings, LiftmyCV can filter roles by lane and prioritize openings that line up with your actual security stack and day-to-day work.
Required Skills
Resume Tips
For cybersecurity jobs, lead with the work that proves scope, systems, and risk judgment. Put SIEM platforms like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or QRadar near the top if you’ve used them. The same goes for EDR tools such as CrowdStrike or Defender, cloud security work in AWS or Azure, IAM, vulnerability management, incident response, GRC, or security audit support. If you hold Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or cloud security certifications, list them clearly with the active year or renewal date in 2026.
Cut generic IT bullets that only say you “supported users” or “maintained systems” unless they connect directly to access control, patching, logging, hardening, phishing response, compliance evidence, or threat detection. A cybersecurity resume should show what you protected, what you investigated, and what changed after your work. If your background leans technical, show detection engineering, triage, scripting, or remediation. If it leans compliance or governance, show policy work, control testing, audit prep, vendor risk, or frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS.
Weak: “Responsible for monitoring security alerts and helping with incidents.”
Strong: “Triaged alerts in Splunk and CrowdStrike, investigated phishing and endpoint incidents, and reduced repeat malware infections by tightening email controls and endpoint isolation procedures.”
Use job titles and section headings that match the posting. If a role is posted through Greenhouse, Lever, or Workable, LiftmyCV can help format the resume cleanly for ATS-based screening and tailor the language to a security analyst, GRC, SOC, or cloud security posting.
How to Prepare for Interviews
Cybersecurity interviews usually split between technical depth, judgment, and communication. For security analyst, engineer, SOC, cloud security, GRC, and application security roles, expect questions that test how you think through risk, not just whether you can recite terms. A common format is a scenario prompt such as: "You see unusual outbound traffic from a production server. What do you check first, how do you contain it, and who do you notify?"
Prepare a few detailed examples that show incident response, vulnerability triage, IAM decisions, audit support, secure SDLC work, or threat detection tuning. If you work across tools like SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, cloud logging, or ticketing systems, be ready to explain what you changed and what happened next. For GRC or compliance-focused cybersecurity jobs, expect policy, control mapping, and exception-handling discussions rather than only hands-on technical screens.
Some teams also use practical assessments in 2026, including log analysis, threat-modeling exercises, architecture reviews, or short write-ups after a security case. Practice explaining tradeoffs clearly, especially where security controls affect engineering, legal, or operations.