8,672 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
RemoteKeeper Security is looking for an Information Security Engineer to enhance and scale security operations across its global organization. In this fully remote role, you will work closely with various teams to oversee security incident responses, maintain security controls, and engage in remediation efforts. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in information security and are familiar with cloud security fundamentals and risk concepts. Join Keeper and contribute to advancing AI-driven threat detection in a fast-growing cybersecurity company that operates in over 150 countries.
Posted 2 days ago
Information Security Engineer
On-siteProgressSoft is seeking an Information Security Engineer to enhance the security of products and platforms. This role involves collaboration with developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams, focusing on application security, vulnerability assessments, and integrating security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have a passion for security and be eager to grow in a fast-paced environment.
Posted 6 days ago
Information Security Engineer
HybridImpinj is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer for its hybrid onsite role in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering and operations, with a focus on integrating AI into security workflows. This role involves architecting security controls, managing incident responses, and aligning security initiatives with business needs. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree, along with over five years of experience in the field. Competitive compensation includes a base pay range of $131,200 to $196,800.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Engineer
On-siteYondr is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to join its Global Technology Security team. This role involves developing and implementing information security controls, conducting risk assessments, and providing consultation while ensuring compliance with corporate policies. The candidate will need a proven track record in building and operating modern information security practices, along with strong stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and lead initiatives to enhance security standards.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteThe Information Security Engineer role at Clinical Health Network for Transformation (CHN) focuses on enhancing security frameworks and managing risk. This remote position involves implementing and overseeing policies related to technology, ensuring compliance, and tackling issues like disaster recovery and business continuity. Applicants should have a minimum of four years' experience, a thorough understanding of information security, and strong communication skills, while demonstrating a commitment to health equity. Salary ranges from $79,000 to $119,000 annually.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Information Security Engineer
On-siteThe Information Security Engineer will play a key role in developing AI security architecture. This position requires collaborative work across the organization to establish secure integration of AI systems and identify security requirements. Key responsibilities include implementing security measures for LLM hosting, monitoring vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with emerging AI regulations.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Information Security Engineer
On-siteInCred is seeking an Information Security Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, particularly in the fintech sector. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting security assessments, and implementing security tools. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to minimize security risks, develop security policies, and manage audits. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of security frameworks and have experience with application and cloud security. This position is based in Bangalore, India.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteDeel is seeking an Information Security Engineer to lead in designing, implementing, and optimizing security platforms. This position supports compliance with global regulations and protects sensitive data in a remote-first environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of cybersecurity experience and strong knowledge of security tools. Deel offers an opportunity to impact millions while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Information Security Analyst
On-siteClearwaters.IT is seeking a mid-level Information Security Analyst to enhance the security of computer networks and systems at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center. In this role, you will address operational issues, document responses, and implement cybersecurity programs in compliance with DOD and DHA policies. As part of a significant military treatment facility, you will collaborate with government employees, manage endpoint security applications, and ensure adherence to security protocols across the network. Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Posted today
Information Security Analyst
RemoteNumeris is seeking an Information Security Analyst for a 1-year contract to enhance its security posture. The Analyst will promote security awareness, guide IT leadership, and ensure compliance with security policies. Key tasks include monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, managing vulnerabilities, conducting training, and evaluating security measures. This role demands expertise in information security and collaboration with teams to mitigate risks while fostering a culture of security consciousness within the organization.
Posted 1 day ago
Information Security Analyst
HybridOrgvue is seeking an Information Security Analyst to enhance its Information Security & Data Protection team. The candidate should have early to mid-level experience and will focus on security operations, compliance, and product security in a SaaS environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring security events, supporting incident response, managing vulnerabilities, and maintaining compliance with ISO standards. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to integrate security practices and ensure data protection aligned with GDPR and AI governance. This position offers a platform for growth in a dynamic work environment.
Posted 3 days ago
Information Security Analyst
HybridEpisode Six is seeking an Information Security Analyst for a hands-on role in their hybrid cloud environment based in Chennai, India. The successful candidate will manage security infrastructure, conduct security operations, and ensure compliance. With over three years of experience and a strong understanding of security protocols, applicants will help redefine payment processing solutions in a growing fintech organization. Episode Six boasts a supportive culture focused on professional development and inclusivity.
Posted 3 days 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 8,672+ current listings, where compensation details are available.
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Based on 8,672 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on May 27, 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 8,672 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on May 27, 2026
| Experience Level | 25th Percentile | Median (50th) | 75th Percentile | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | $110,860.5 | $148,500 | $187,750 | 3,793 |
| Entry-Level | $39,000 | $61,629.5 | $75,850 | 8 |
| Mid-Level | $91,000 | $124,250 | $164,750 | 50 |
| Senior-Level | $130,000 | $170,000 | $205,000 | 65 |
"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.