Remote Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs

Remote Cybersecurity Specialist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, managed security service providers, and distributed enterprise teams all hiring. Employers actively filling remote cybersecurity specialist roles include AttainX,Inc, Affirm, and Aprio. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles410+
Top employerAttainX,Inc
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring100+

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Ascension
Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist
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Ascension
New 1h ago
Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Specialist
Ascension
Remote
Remote (US)
Associate's
10,000+

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M&T Bank
Specialist - Technology and Cybersecurity Risk
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M&T Bank
New 1h ago
Specialist - Technology and Cybersecurity Risk
M&T Bank
Remote
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Veracyte, Inc.
Manager, IT & Cybersecurity GRC
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Veracyte, Inc.
Added 2d ago
Manager, IT & Cybersecurity GRC
Veracyte, Inc.
San Diego, California
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
$145k - $155k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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The Home Depot
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
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The Home Depot
Added 2d ago
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
The Home Depot
Atlanta, Georgia
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
Security Engineering
$120k - $180k/yr
Remote (US)
High School
10,000+

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DIRECTV
Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance
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DIRECTV
Added 2d ago
Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance
DIRECTV
El Segundo, California
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Security Engineering
$148k - $268k
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Remote Cybersecurity Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • AttainX,Inc
    AttainX,Inc30
  • Affirm
    Affirm28
  • Aprio
    Aprio22
  • Akumin
    Akumin13
  • Kastle Systems
    Kastle Systems11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software106
  • Banking & Financial Services40
  • Healthcare & Medical Services32
  • Accounting & Auditing22
  • Electronics & Hardware17

What Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field
  • Active CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent certification
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
  • Proficiency in network security, firewalls, intrusion detection, and endpoint protection
  • Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or similar standards
  • Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, or incident response

Tips for Your Remote Cybersecurity Specialist Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote cybersecurity specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search by role, find positions that match your skills and schedule, and apply directly before openings fill.

Show async security communication skills

Remote cybersecurity teams run on written handoffs, not hallway conversations. Include incident reports, threat summaries, or documented remediation steps in your application materials to prove you can communicate findings clearly without being on-site.

Build a home lab you can reference

Remote employers cannot observe your day-to-day work, so a documented home lab, a CTF writeup, or a published vulnerability assessment gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your hands-on capability before the first interview.

Signal fluency in remote security tooling

Cloud-native SIEM platforms, endpoint detection tools, and collaboration-integrated ticketing systems are standard in distributed security teams. Name the specific tools you have used in your resume and be ready to walk through your workflow in a remote interview.

Prepare for asynchronous remote interviews

Many remote cybersecurity specialist hiring processes include a recorded technical screen or a written scenario response before any live call. Practice explaining a past incident or walking through a detection decision in clear, structured writing so your first impression lands well.

Remote Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote cybersecurity specialist job?

Target companies built around distributed teams, such as cloud-native software firms, managed security service providers, and remote-first technology companies. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to document findings and escalate threats without in-person handoffs. Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH, combined with hands-on lab work or a portfolio of past incident response cases, give candidates a clear edge.

Which companies hire remote cybersecurity specialists?

Companies hiring remote cybersecurity specialists right now include AttainX,Inc, Affirm, and Aprio, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote openings for cybersecurity specialists are concentrated at remote-first technology companies, managed security service providers, and distributed financial and healthcare organizations with ongoing compliance and monitoring needs.

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

Yes, but remote entry-level cybersecurity specialist roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate the ability to work independently from day one. Cloud-native startups and managed security service providers are the most likely to hire entry-level remote candidates. A home lab writeup, a completed CTF challenge log, or a documented vulnerability assessment on a test environment can substitute for formal work history when applying remotely.

Do you need a degree for remote cybersecurity specialist jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers weigh certifications, verifiable hands-on skills, and demonstrated results more heavily than a degree for cybersecurity specialist roles. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, and cloud security certifications often carry more weight than a bachelor's degree in unrelated fields. Candidates who can show real incident response work, penetration testing results, or security audit documentation regularly move forward without a four-year degree.

Which industries hire the most remote cybersecurity specialists?

Most remote cybersecurity specialist openings sit in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams protecting cloud infrastructure, sensitive customer data, and compliance-driven environments where cybersecurity specialists can operate fully remotely.

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