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Security Operations Engineer
What 21 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 35 active Security Operations Engineer postings, Python is the most-requested skill — in 71% of listings, ahead of AWS and Azure. 21 companies are hiring right now, led by Axon. 17% of Security Operations Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 20% are remote.
35active postings
17%ask for AI skills
20%remote
21companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 71% | |
| AWS | 69% | |
| Azure | 49% | |
| Communication | 46% | |
| GCP | 46% | |
| Scripting | 43% | |
| Linux | 40% | |
| Computer Science | 40% | |
| SOC | 37% | |
| Cybersecurity | 37% | |
| SIEM | 34% | |
| CI/CD | 31% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Axon | 5 |
| Samsara | 5 |
| Pure Storage | 4 |
| Brex | 4 |
| Included Health | 1 |
| Assemblyai | 1 |