Security+ jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-25, Security+ appears in 19 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Security Engineer roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-25
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Frequently asked questions about Security+
+Is Security+ in demand in 2026?
Yes. Security+ appears in 19 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25. It is most often required for Security Engineer roles (16% of Security Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require Security+?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25, the job titles most likely to require Security+ are Security Engineer (16% of postings list Security+), Data Engineer (10% of postings list Security+), Classified Systems Administrator (5% of postings list Security+).
+What skills are commonly paired with Security+?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-25), Security+ most often appears alongside Linux, CISSP, Python, Windows, SQL.
+Where is Security+ most in demand?
As of 2026-08-25, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring Security+ are Fort Worth, Annapolis, Ashville, Augusta, Aurora, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring Security+ — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require Security+
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer | 3 | 15.8% |
| Data Engineer | 2 | 10.5% |
| Classified Systems Administrator | 1 | 5.3% |
| Computer Systems Engineer/Architect | 1 | 5.3% |
| Cyber Security Analyst | 1 | 5.3% |
| Cybersecurity Engineer | 1 | 5.3% |
| IT Specialist (InfoSec) | 1 | 5.3% |
| IT Technician | 1 | 5.3% |
| Info Security Analyst | 1 | 5.3% |
| Information System Security Engineer | 1 | 5.3% |
Top metros hiring for Security+
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | 2 | 10.5% |
| Annapolis | 1 | 5.3% |
| Ashville | 1 | 5.3% |
| Augusta | 1 | 5.3% |
| Aurora | 1 | 5.3% |
| Chantilly | 1 | 5.3% |
| Colorado Springs | 1 | 5.3% |
| Costa Mesa | 1 | 5.3% |
| Eglin Village | 1 | 5.3% |
| Fenton | 1 | 5.3% |
Skills commonly paired with Security+
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25. 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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