Remote Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs
Remote cybersecurity analyst jobs are open across finance, healthcare, technology, and defense contracting at remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams, from entry-level SOC analyst roles to senior threat intelligence positions. Employers hiring remotely right now include ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, Kentro, and Alvaria. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Work
The Cybersecurity Incident Response Junior Analyst and Triage Analyst role will work in the CIRT team in the CISO organization. This role works on a shift under the analysis and triage team lead to relate, scope, and triage alerts and notifications from the SIEM, security sensors, ticketing system, walk-ins, and phone calls. Requires technical understanding to collaborate with the incident response and operations teams to qualify events as relevant and determine true and false positives. Knowledge in incident response lifecycles, common
cyber-attacks, and federal incident reporting requirements.
Primary responsibilities:
- Actively monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents related to alerted policy violations
- Analyze and investigate incidents to determine their nature and scope.
- Coordinate with the lead and other Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams for effective incident resolution.
- Document incidents and response activities in detail.
- Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
- Assist in developing and refining incident response strategies and procedures.
- Collaborate with operations teams, legal, human resources and management to investigate security issues and interview investigation subjects to determine true and false positives.
What you need
- US Citizenship required
- 1 - 2 years of experience in information security, or other equivalent combination of education or equivalent work experience.
- 1-year of experience performing event and log analysis including one or more of the following: Anti-Virus,
- Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls, Active Directory, Web Proxies, Data loss prevention tools and other security tools found in large enterprise network environments; along with experience working with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with various network and host-based security applications and tools, such as network and host assessment/scanning tools, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, and other security software
packages. - Familiarity with various network and host-based security applications and tools, such as network and host assessment/scanning tools, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, and other security software
packages. - Familiarity with TCP/IP, common application layer protocols, and packet analysis of the same.
- Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis concepts.
- Experience with indicators of attack and compromise.
- Familiarity with Windows / Linux architecture and endpoint analysis of the same.
- Familiarity with basic data parsing and analysis tools, i.e., Excel, grep, sed, awk, regex, etc
Bonus if you have
- SANs GIAC Certifications including but not limited to GCED, GCLD, GCIH, GCFA, GREM
The Work
The Cybersecurity Incident Response Junior Analyst and Triage Analyst role will work in the CIRT team in the CISO organization. This role works on a shift under the analysis and triage team lead to relate, scope, and triage alerts and notifications from the SIEM, security sensors, ticketing system, walk-ins, and phone calls. Requires technical understanding to collaborate with the incident response and operations teams to qualify events as relevant and determine true and false positives. Knowledge in incident response lifecycles, common
cyber-attacks, and federal incident reporting requirements.
Primary responsibilities:
- Actively monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents related to alerted policy violations
- Analyze and investigate incidents to determine their nature and scope.
- Coordinate with the lead and other Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams for effective incident resolution.
- Document incidents and response activities in detail.
- Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
- Assist in developing and refining incident response strategies and procedures.
- Collaborate with operations teams, legal, human resources and management to investigate security issues and interview investigation subjects to determine true and false positives.
What you need
- US Citizenship required
- 1 - 2 years of experience in information security, or other equivalent combination of education or equivalent work experience.
- 1-year of experience performing event and log analysis including one or more of the following: Anti-Virus,
- Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls, Active Directory, Web Proxies, Data loss prevention tools and other security tools found in large enterprise network environments; along with experience working with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with various network and host-based security applications and tools, such as network and host assessment/scanning tools, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, and other security software
packages. - Familiarity with various network and host-based security applications and tools, such as network and host assessment/scanning tools, network and host-based intrusion detection systems, and other security software
packages. - Familiarity with TCP/IP, common application layer protocols, and packet analysis of the same.
- Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis concepts.
- Experience with indicators of attack and compromise.
- Familiarity with Windows / Linux architecture and endpoint analysis of the same.
- Familiarity with basic data parsing and analysis tools, i.e., Excel, grep, sed, awk, regex, etc
Bonus if you have
- SANs GIAC Certifications including but not limited to GCED, GCLD, GCIH, GCFA, GREM
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote cybersecurity analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
- Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Knowledge of network security fundamentals including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, or ISO 27001
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or CISA
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Tenable
Tips for Your Remote Cybersecurity Analyst Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote cybersecurity analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search by role and apply directly to the ones that match your skills and seniority before postings fill.
Show async security communication skills
Remote security teams run on written handoffs, ticketing systems, and asynchronous incident documentation. Include examples of written threat summaries, runbooks, or post-incident reports in your application materials to prove you operate well without real-time back-and-forth.
Build a verifiable home lab portfolio
Remote employers cannot watch you work, so they rely on documented evidence. A GitHub repository with detection rules, a write-up of a capture-the-flag challenge, or a documented vulnerability assessment gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate beyond your resume.
Prepare for remote security tool proficiency screens
Remote cybersecurity analyst interviews often include live or async technical screens on SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and cloud security consoles. Practice navigating Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or CrowdStrike Falcon in a lab environment so you can demonstrate competence under screen-share conditions.
Remote Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote cybersecurity analyst job?
Target companies with fully distributed security teams, where remote work is built into the role rather than a concession. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and fluency with async collaboration tools. Demonstrating hands-on skills through certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP, alongside a home lab or documented incident response work, gives you a concrete edge over candidates without that evidence.
Which companies hire remote cybersecurity analysts?
Employers currently hiring remote cybersecurity analysts include ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, Kentro, and Alvaria, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote cybersecurity analyst roles tend to concentrate at remote-first technology companies, managed security service providers, and large enterprises in finance and healthcare that run distributed security operations centers.
Can you get a remote cybersecurity analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level cybersecurity analyst roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person guidance. Remote-first SaaS companies and managed security service providers are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. A home lab, a documented capture-the-flag portfolio, or a Security+ certification shows employers you can contribute without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote cybersecurity analyst jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, industry certifications, and real incident response or threat analysis experience heavily alongside, or sometimes instead of, a formal degree. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, and cloud security certifications carry significant weight. A portfolio showing vulnerability assessments, log analysis, or detection engineering work can substitute for a degree at many remote-first companies.
Which industries hire the most remote cybersecurity analysts?
Remote cybersecurity analyst roles concentrate in Manufacturing and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors favor remote security teams because their data, compliance obligations, and infrastructure are cloud-hosted and distributed, making remote analysts as effective as on-site ones.
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