Security+ jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-17, Security+ appears in 175 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 25% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-17
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Frequently asked questions about Security+
+Is Security+ in demand in 2026?
Yes. Security+ appears in 175 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-17, with demand down 25% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (10% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require Security+?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-17, the job titles most likely to require Security+ are Software Engineer (10% of postings list Security+), Security Analyst (7% of postings list Security+), Security Engineer (6% of postings list Security+).
+What skills are commonly paired with Security+?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-17), Security+ most often appears alongside CISSP, Python, Linux, AWS, CEH.
+Where is Security+ most in demand?
As of 2026-08-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring Security+ are Colorado Springs, Chantilly, Fort Worth, Tokyo, Bengaluru, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring Security+ — last 90 days
Salary distribution
Box = 25th–75th percentile · tick = median · whisker = 10th–90th · USD, annualized
Job titles most likely to require Security+
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 17 | 9.7% |
| Security Analyst | 12 | 6.9% |
| Security Engineer | 11 | 6.3% |
| Cyber Security Analyst | 6 | 3.4% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | 6 | 3.4% |
| Cybersecurity Engineer | 4 | 2.3% |
| DevOps Engineer | 4 | 2.3% |
| Information Security Analyst | 4 | 2.3% |
| Cyber Security Engineer | 3 | 1.7% |
| Cyber Systems Security Engineer | 3 | 1.7% |
Top metros hiring for Security+
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 7 | 4.0% |
| Chantilly | 5 | 2.9% |
| Fort Worth | 5 | 2.9% |
| Tokyo | 4 | 2.3% |
| Bengaluru | 3 | 1.7% |
| Huntsville | 3 | 1.7% |
| Rome | 3 | 1.7% |
| Salt Lake City | 3 | 1.7% |
| Washington | 3 | 1.7% |
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-17. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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