CKS Cloud Jobs in 2026

Q: Is the CKS certification worth it?

The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist validates your ability to secure container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment, and runtime.

Q: How hard is the CKS exam?

Very High. Requires CKA as a prerequisite. Covers complex security topics.

Q: How should I prepare for the CKS exam?

Deep dive into network policies, RBAC, and container runtime security. Practice auditing and securing clusters.

Q: What is the CKS exam format?

2 hours, performance-based. Cost: $395 USD.

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Current CKS Job Openings

Senior Platform Security Engineer

Gemini

New York, NY $140,000 - $200,000

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Security Engineer

Zoom

$150,000 - $150,000

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Senior Advanced Cloud Security Architect/Engineer

Honeywell

Atlanta, GA $140,000 - $140,000

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Senior / Lead Security Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Klaviyo

Denver, CO $188,000 - $282,000

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Senior / Lead Security Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Klaviyo

San Francisco, CA $188,000 - $282,000

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Senior Cloud Support Engineer

Crusoe

San Francisco, CA $125,000 - $151,000

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Senior Manager - Cloud Engineering

Caris Life Sciences

$180,000 - $210,000

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Senior Enterprise Cloud Operations Engineer

Mastercard

San Francisco, CA $96,000 - $163,000

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Manager, Cloud Security

Celonis

N/A $170 - $250

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Senior Product Security Engineer

ID.me

McLean, VA

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Manager, Cloud Security

Celonis

Raleigh, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CKS certification worth it?

How hard is the CKS exam?

How should I prepare for the CKS exam?

What is the CKS exam format?

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Senior Platform Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Senior Advanced Cloud Security Architect/Engineer

Senior / Lead Security Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Senior / Lead Security Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Senior Cloud Support Engineer

Senior Manager - Cloud Engineering

Senior Enterprise Cloud Operations Engineer

Manager, Cloud Security

Senior Product Security Engineer

Manager, Cloud Security

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