Remote Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs

Remote Cybersecurity Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, financial services companies, and distributed government contractors all hiring for this role. Employers posting remote cybersecurity engineer roles right now include M&T Bank, Avertium, and SMA AMERICA. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerM&T Bank
Top industryTrucking
Top credentialBachelor's degree in information technology
Companies hiring41

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Cybersecurity Engineer- Experience with Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel
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Cybersecurity Engineer- Experience with Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel
Carle Health
Champaign, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$33.56 - $57.72/hr
Remote (US)
Associate's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Software Cybersecurity Engineer V/VI
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Software Cybersecurity Engineer V/VI
Zone 5 Technologies
Remote
Backend Engineering
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
$176k - $250k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Benchmarks
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Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Benchmarks
Epoch AI
Remote
Backend Engineering
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
$150k - $350k/yr
Remote (US)

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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Network Security, Zero Trust & Automation
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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Network Security, Zero Trust & Automation
General Dynamics Information Technology
Remote
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$149k - $184k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Cybersecurity Engineer
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Cybersecurity Engineer
VivSoft technologies
Remote
Cybersecurity
IT Support
Security Engineering
$70k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Remote Cybersecurity Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

M&T Bank3 open roles
Avertium2 open roles
SMA AMERICA2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Trucking
  • Manufacturing

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote cybersecurity engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
  • Proficiency in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools and methodologies
  • Industry certification such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISM
  • Experience designing and implementing zero-trust or defense-in-depth security architectures
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP

Tips for Your Remote Cybersecurity Engineer Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote cybersecurity engineer openings from companies hiring across the U.S. in one place. Search roles that match your skills and apply directly, remote postings fill fast and early applicants get more consideration.

Document your security work for async review

Remote hiring teams evaluate you without seeing you in person, so write up your past projects, incident responses, and tool configurations clearly. A short case study or write-up of a vulnerability you found and remediated demonstrates both your technical ability and your written communication skills.

Show fluency with distributed security tooling

Remote cybersecurity teams rely on cloud-based SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response tools, and ticketing systems like Jira or ServiceNow for async coordination. Name the specific tools you've used in your resume and interviews, employers hiring remotely want to know you can operate without hand-holding.

Prepare for remote-first technical interviews

Remote cybersecurity engineer interviews often include live threat-scenario walkthroughs or shared-screen tool exercises instead of whiteboard sessions. Practice talking through your reasoning on detection or response decisions out loud, since remote employers are evaluating your communication as much as your technical instincts.

Remote Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote cybersecurity engineer job?

Target companies that already operate distributed security teams, including cloud-native SaaS firms, managed security service providers, and remote-first technology companies. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on skills in areas like SIEM tools, endpoint detection, cloud security, and vulnerability management. Candidates who demonstrate home lab work, certifications like CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH, and clear documentation habits stand out consistently.

Which companies hire remote cybersecurity engineers?

Remote cybersecurity engineer roles are posted by M&T Bank, Avertium, and SMA AMERICA and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, managed security service providers, and distributed financial services and healthcare organizations are the most consistent sources of fully remote cybersecurity engineer openings.

Can you get a remote cybersecurity engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level cybersecurity roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Remote-first SaaS startups and managed security service providers are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. A home lab, a documented personal project, a relevant certification, and strong written communication skills can substitute for direct employer experience.

Do you need a degree for remote cybersecurity engineer jobs?

Not always. Remote employers in cybersecurity weigh certifications, demonstrated technical skills, and evidence of real security work heavily alongside or instead of a degree. Credentials like CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, and cloud security certifications carry real weight. Employers hiring for fully remote roles often care more about what you can do and how clearly you communicate it than where you studied.

Which industries hire the most remote cybersecurity engineers?

Remote cybersecurity engineer roles concentrate in Trucking and Manufacturing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams protecting cloud infrastructure, customer data, and regulated systems, which makes fully remote cybersecurity engineering a practical and common arrangement.

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