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Remote IT Security Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from financial services and healthcare to cloud software and defense contracting, with distributed teams at both remote-first firms and established enterprises hiring at every level from junior analysts to senior architects. Employers hiring remotely right now include Voya Financial, Tonal, and Netarx. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who we're looking for
At Fieldwire, we're looking for an Engineering Manager, IT & Security, to lead our IT & Security team of 2 IT specialists and security analysts. As an experienced IT & Security manager you will be crucial to the organization from day one managing a team that handles all things internal IT, Security and compliance covering topics across IT support, device management, security questionnaires, vulnerability scanning and remediation and ISO and SOC2 compliance.
You will represent your team internally and work with cross-functional stakeholders like Recruiting, HR, Finance, and Engineering to shape the vision of Fieldwire's IT and Security posture. You will have a significant impact on how Fieldwire approaches and implements security and compliance topics in its day to day operations by proposing and championing improvements to policies, processes and procedures. You will be working with engineering teams and advise them on secure coding practices and building, deploying and maintaining Fieldwire's cloud security controls. Our next Engineering Manager, IT & Security will also envision a security team and help build out a dedicated security team at Fieldwire.
What you'll be doing
This is a small team supporting a fast-moving organization. The adage is to work smarter and not harder. Thus, the ideal candidate is motivated to look beyond the boundaries of their day-to-day tasks, can point out inefficiencies and help streamline, scale, and automate manual processes as much as possible. As our company grows and expands, so will this position. The ceiling is where you decide it is.
The primary responsibilities for our next Engineering Manager, IT & Security are to:
- Manage a team of IT and Security professionals.
- Delegate and support the team to improve IT & Security processes as well as further career development.
- Guide the team through requirements of compliance audits.
- Support employees company wide with Day-to-Day IT & Security issues.
- Own and collaborate with Operations teams on security questionnaires.
- Develop essential security projects at a company level and oversee their implementation.
- Define and evangelize requirements and guidance for security best practices.
- Handle security incident management, evaluation, assessment, and testing for vulnerabilities across web and mobile applications as well as cloud infrastructure and internal networks.
- Streamline, scale, and ultimately automate these processes to make life easier.
At Fieldwire, we're looking for our next Engineering Manager, IT & Security to have the following skills and experiences:
- Bachelor's degree or relative experience.
- 4+ years of experience in Security and IT with at least 1 year people management experience.
- Prior experience building technical security guidelines and processes across multiple teams.
- Strong knowledge of security best practices, standards, and frameworks.
- Phenomenal organizational and communication skills (Both verbal and written)
- Patience and desire to help and solve problems.
- Not afraid of the unknown and capable of learning new things quickly.
- Will speak up when help is needed.
And if you have any of the following, we REALLY want you to apply today!
- Management of audits and certifications such as ISO 27001:2022 and SOC2.
- Knowledge of requirements such as data residency and GDPR.
- Experience in offensive security engagements.
- Familiarity with static code analysis and/or fuzz testing.
- Contributions and participation in the security community and/or open source software.
- Experience with AWS security and tools such as Inspector, Detective, GuardDuty, and WAF.
Compensation:
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: $195,000 - $220,000.
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors such as your skills, qualifications and experience. In addition to the salary you may be eligible for a corporate bonus which can range up to 30%.
Why Fieldwire?
The field-first construction platform for less busywork and more building. Trusted on 4M+ projects worldwide, Fieldwire by Hilti gives crews reliable access to plans, tasks, and updates on one simple platform. It unites the field and office around a single, transparent source of truth, keeping teams aligned from start to finish. Designed for easy adoption, crews gain real-time visibility into progress, clear ownership of work, and the context to make confident decisions. As part of the Hilti Group, Fieldwire combines deep construction expertise with modern digital innovation to deliver better outcomes on every job. Learn more at Fieldwire.com.
Where is the job located?
This role is fully remote within the United States. Our headquarters are based in beautiful San Francisco and our office is centrally located right off of Embarcadero Bart station.
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Fieldwire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Who we're looking for
At Fieldwire, we're looking for an Engineering Manager, IT & Security, to lead our IT & Security team of 2 IT specialists and security analysts. As an experienced IT & Security manager you will be crucial to the organization from day one managing a team that handles all things internal IT, Security and compliance covering topics across IT support, device management, security questionnaires, vulnerability scanning and remediation and ISO and SOC2 compliance.
You will represent your team internally and work with cross-functional stakeholders like Recruiting, HR, Finance, and Engineering to shape the vision of Fieldwire's IT and Security posture. You will have a significant impact on how Fieldwire approaches and implements security and compliance topics in its day to day operations by proposing and championing improvements to policies, processes and procedures. You will be working with engineering teams and advise them on secure coding practices and building, deploying and maintaining Fieldwire's cloud security controls. Our next Engineering Manager, IT & Security will also envision a security team and help build out a dedicated security team at Fieldwire.
What you'll be doing
This is a small team supporting a fast-moving organization. The adage is to work smarter and not harder. Thus, the ideal candidate is motivated to look beyond the boundaries of their day-to-day tasks, can point out inefficiencies and help streamline, scale, and automate manual processes as much as possible. As our company grows and expands, so will this position. The ceiling is where you decide it is.
The primary responsibilities for our next Engineering Manager, IT & Security are to:
- Manage a team of IT and Security professionals.
- Delegate and support the team to improve IT & Security processes as well as further career development.
- Guide the team through requirements of compliance audits.
- Support employees company wide with Day-to-Day IT & Security issues.
- Own and collaborate with Operations teams on security questionnaires.
- Develop essential security projects at a company level and oversee their implementation.
- Define and evangelize requirements and guidance for security best practices.
- Handle security incident management, evaluation, assessment, and testing for vulnerabilities across web and mobile applications as well as cloud infrastructure and internal networks.
- Streamline, scale, and ultimately automate these processes to make life easier.
At Fieldwire, we're looking for our next Engineering Manager, IT & Security to have the following skills and experiences:
- Bachelor's degree or relative experience.
- 4+ years of experience in Security and IT with at least 1 year people management experience.
- Prior experience building technical security guidelines and processes across multiple teams.
- Strong knowledge of security best practices, standards, and frameworks.
- Phenomenal organizational and communication skills (Both verbal and written)
- Patience and desire to help and solve problems.
- Not afraid of the unknown and capable of learning new things quickly.
- Will speak up when help is needed.
And if you have any of the following, we REALLY want you to apply today!
- Management of audits and certifications such as ISO 27001:2022 and SOC2.
- Knowledge of requirements such as data residency and GDPR.
- Experience in offensive security engagements.
- Familiarity with static code analysis and/or fuzz testing.
- Contributions and participation in the security community and/or open source software.
- Experience with AWS security and tools such as Inspector, Detective, GuardDuty, and WAF.
Compensation:
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: $195,000 - $220,000.
The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors such as your skills, qualifications and experience. In addition to the salary you may be eligible for a corporate bonus which can range up to 30%.
Why Fieldwire?
The field-first construction platform for less busywork and more building. Trusted on 4M+ projects worldwide, Fieldwire by Hilti gives crews reliable access to plans, tasks, and updates on one simple platform. It unites the field and office around a single, transparent source of truth, keeping teams aligned from start to finish. Designed for easy adoption, crews gain real-time visibility into progress, clear ownership of work, and the context to make confident decisions. As part of the Hilti Group, Fieldwire combines deep construction expertise with modern digital innovation to deliver better outcomes on every job. Learn more at Fieldwire.com.
Where is the job located?
This role is fully remote within the United States. Our headquarters are based in beautiful San Francisco and our office is centrally located right off of Embarcadero Bart station.
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Fieldwire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Media & Entertainment
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote IT security engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
- Active certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or CISM
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing methodologies
- Working knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
- Experience with cloud security controls in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
Tips for Your Remote IT Security Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote it security engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Document your async communication skills visibly
Remote security teams rely on written runbooks, Slack threads, and Confluence documentation. Include examples of incident reports, policy drafts, or post-mortems you've written so hiring managers can see you can communicate security findings clearly without a meeting.
Build a home lab and show your work
Remote employers can't watch you work, so a documented home lab using tools like Splunk, Wazuh, or a cloud security sandbox proves hands-on competence. A GitHub repo or a write-up detailing what you built and what you learned makes your skills concrete and verifiable.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many distributed security teams use asynchronous technical screens before live interviews. Practice explaining your approach to threat detection or vulnerability management in written form, and be ready for a take-home scenario involving log analysis or cloud misconfiguration review.
Remote IT Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote it security engineer job?
Remote it security engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and clear written communication alongside technical depth. Distributed security teams screen for hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection tools, and cloud security frameworks because there's no one to shadow on day one. A home lab, an active GitHub, or a published incident response write-up signals you can work independently, which remote employers weigh heavily.
Which companies hire remote it security engineers?
Companies hiring remote it security engineers right now include Voya Financial, Tonal, and Netarx, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first software firms, managed security service providers, and distributed financial services companies account for a large share of these openings.
Can you get a remote it security engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level security roles are harder to land than in-office ones because you must work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first companies and MSSPs occasionally hire juniors who hold CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent certifications. A documented home lab, a CTF portfolio, or a completed cloud security training path can substitute for professional experience and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote it security engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Security Specialty alongside demonstrable hands-on skills over a formal degree. Distributed teams care most about what you can do asynchronously and independently, so a strong portfolio of real security work, documented in writing, often carries as much weight as a computer science credential.
Which industries hire the most remote it security engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote it security engineers are Technology & Software, Media & Entertainment, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries run large distributed workforces and complex cloud environments that require dedicated security coverage regardless of where the engineer is located.
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