Remote Information Security Analyst Jobs

Remote information security analyst jobs are open across the U.S. in finance, healthcare, technology, and government contracting, from entry-level analyst positions at cloud-native startups to senior roles on distributed security teams. Companies hiring right now include Affirm, Akumin, and Kastle Systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles330+
Top employerAffirm
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring100+

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Form Energy
Information Security Engineer II
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Form Energy
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Information Security Engineer II
Form Energy
Somerville, Massachusetts
Remote (US)
None
501-1,000

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Machinify
Information Security Analyst
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Machinify
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Information Security Analyst
Machinify
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Audit
$70k - $95k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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University of Phoenix
Vice President, Information Security
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University of Phoenix
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Vice President, Information Security
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$250k - $341k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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UST
Senior Information Security Project Manager
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UST
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Senior Information Security Project Manager
UST
San Jose, California
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Southern New Hampshire University
Director of Information Security Engineering
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Southern New Hampshire University
Added 3d ago
Director of Information Security Engineering
Southern New Hampshire University
Remote
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Security Engineering
Technical Program Management
$125k - $201k/yr
Remote (US)
High School
10,000+

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Remote Information Security Analyst Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Affirm
    Affirm28
  • Akumin
    Akumin13
  • Kastle Systems
    Kastle Systems11
  • DigitalOcean
    DigitalOcean9
  • Pinterest
    Pinterest8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software108
  • Banking & Financial Services42
  • Healthcare & Medical Services28
  • Electronics & Hardware18
  • Consulting & Professional Services14

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote information security analyst jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7
  • Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
  • One or more certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or CISM
  • Experience supporting incident response, threat detection, or security operations center workflows

Tips for Your Remote Information Security Analyst Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote information security analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply to roles that match your certifications and tool experience before postings close, since remote positions often attract high application volume quickly.

Show your async communication in writing

Remote security teams depend on written handoffs, incident summaries, and ticket documentation. Treat your cover letter and any take-home assessments as proof you can communicate findings clearly without a meeting. Concise, structured writing signals you'll function well on a distributed team.

Document a home lab or personal project

Remote employers can't watch you work, so they rely on evidence. A documented vulnerability assessment, a write-up of a CTF challenge, or a personal SIEM setup gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate your technical judgment and self-direction before an interview.

Match your tools list to remote security stacks

Remote information security analyst roles cluster around cloud environments and SaaS-heavy stacks. Make sure your application explicitly names the platforms you've worked with, such as AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, or CrowdStrike, because remote reviewers often screen resumes by tool familiarity.

Prepare for remote-format technical interviews

Remote security interviews frequently include asynchronous threat scenario questions or live screen-share walkthroughs of a log file or alert. Practice narrating your analysis out loud while sharing your screen so your reasoning is visible, since interviewers can't read your body language the way they can in person.

Remote Information Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote information security analyst job?

Focus on companies with fully distributed security teams, such as cloud-first software firms, managed security service providers, and remote-first financial institutions. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on fluency with tools like SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and ticketing systems. Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or CEH signal credibility quickly, and a documented home lab or incident response write-up gives you an edge most applicants lack.

Which companies hire remote information security analysts?

Companies hiring remote information security analysts right now include Affirm, Akumin, and Kastle Systems, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first technology firms, managed security service providers, and large financial institutions with distributed teams are among the most consistent hirers of this role.

Can you get a remote information security analyst job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one. Smaller remote-first companies and managed security providers occasionally hire juniors who can show a home lab, a personal vulnerability assessment project, or a relevant certification like CompTIA Security+. That evidence of self-directed learning replaces the supervised ramp-up time an in-office junior role would provide.

Do you need a degree for remote information security analyst jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers weight certifications, demonstrated skills, and real-world project work alongside or instead of a four-year degree, particularly for mid-level roles. Holding a CISSP, CISM, or CEH, combined with a portfolio of documented security assessments or incident response experience, can be competitive even without a traditional computer science or information systems degree.

Which industries hire the most remote information security analysts?

The sectors hiring the most remote information security analysts are Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams protecting sensitive data across multiple time zones, which makes remote information security analysts a practical and common staffing choice.

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