Security hiring is accelerating alongside technology investment.

Information and IT security hiring grew 32% year on year in August 2026. The stronger implication is not simply more openings, but continued demand for specialised security capability as technology environments become more complex and more critical to business operations.

Security searches often require a narrower combination of technical depth, domain context and practical experience than broader software roles.

For employers, the better starting point is the security problem to be solved, followed by the skills and experience needed to solve it. That usually produces a stronger shortlist than starting with a generic security title.