Remote IT Security Specialist Jobs
Remote IT Security Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors including financial services, healthcare, defense contracting, and enterprise software, at both remote-first companies and large distributed teams with dedicated security functions. Roles range from entry-level security analyst positions to senior specialist and lead engineer openings. Employers hiring remotely right now include Axios, Mirazon, and Dell Technologies. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Opportunity
The IT Security Specialist III will serve as the security lead for a cloud platform supporting a safety-of-life weather-warning system, integrating security practices across the software development lifecycle and cloud environments in a remote work environment. The platform runs on AWS with Kubernetes (EKS), uses a fully GitOps deployment model, and is defined entirely as infrastructure as code. It operates as a FISMA-Moderate environment and is maturing toward a multi-account federal landing zone. This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, security, and compliance. The IT Security Specialist III will bring expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, vulnerability management, compliance, and security automation as a senior member of a small, high-trust team that manages infrastructure through code and pipelines rather than manual processes.
Success in this role looks like secure, scalable, and compliant solutions that support rapid software delivery in a cloud-native environment.
What You Will Do in This Role
The IT Security Specialist III leads the design, automation, and oversight of security controls across cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities include:
- Integrate security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and software development processes.
- Design and implement security architectures for AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
- Embed security guardrails into infrastructure-as-code and GitOps workflows, including policy-as-code, secrets management, and Kubernetes cluster hardening.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and remediation activities.
- Develop and maintain security automation, monitoring, and compliance solutions.
- Support compliance with federal security requirements, including NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust initiatives.
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) and continuous monitoring activities, including maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), control evidence, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to implement DevSecOps best practices.
- Monitor security events, investigate findings, and support incident response activities.
- Develop security documentation, policies, procedures, and technical guidance.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or cloud security experience.
- Experience securing AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
- Experience with container security and Kubernetes environments.
- Knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
- Experience with vulnerability management and security scanning tools.
- Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust, and secure coding practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or CompTIA Security+.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- This work is normally completed in a remote environment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities.
- No
- The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.
Why GAMA-1
GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more GAMA-1 Corporate benefits information click here.
ABOUT GAMA-1
GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com.
GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
About the Opportunity
The IT Security Specialist III will serve as the security lead for a cloud platform supporting a safety-of-life weather-warning system, integrating security practices across the software development lifecycle and cloud environments in a remote work environment. The platform runs on AWS with Kubernetes (EKS), uses a fully GitOps deployment model, and is defined entirely as infrastructure as code. It operates as a FISMA-Moderate environment and is maturing toward a multi-account federal landing zone. This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, security, and compliance. The IT Security Specialist III will bring expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, vulnerability management, compliance, and security automation as a senior member of a small, high-trust team that manages infrastructure through code and pipelines rather than manual processes.
Success in this role looks like secure, scalable, and compliant solutions that support rapid software delivery in a cloud-native environment.
What You Will Do in This Role
The IT Security Specialist III leads the design, automation, and oversight of security controls across cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities include:
- Integrate security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and software development processes.
- Design and implement security architectures for AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
- Embed security guardrails into infrastructure-as-code and GitOps workflows, including policy-as-code, secrets management, and Kubernetes cluster hardening.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and remediation activities.
- Develop and maintain security automation, monitoring, and compliance solutions.
- Support compliance with federal security requirements, including NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust initiatives.
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) and continuous monitoring activities, including maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), control evidence, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to implement DevSecOps best practices.
- Monitor security events, investigate findings, and support incident response activities.
- Develop security documentation, policies, procedures, and technical guidance.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or cloud security experience.
- Experience securing AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
- Experience with container security and Kubernetes environments.
- Knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
- Experience with vulnerability management and security scanning tools.
- Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust, and secure coding practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), or CompTIA Security+.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- This work is normally completed in a remote environment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's and client facilities.
- No
- The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.
Why GAMA-1
GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more GAMA-1 Corporate benefits information click here.
ABOUT GAMA-1
GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on using industry and agency standards, establishing and performing with standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com.
GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote IT security specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel
- Industry certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or CISM
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
- Experience with firewall configuration, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection platforms
Tips for Your Remote IT Security Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote it security specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote postings often fill faster than on-site ones, so applying early to well-matched roles improves your chances.
Prove async communication with written samples
Remote it security specialist teams run incident reports, vulnerability summaries, and risk assessments in writing. Keep a portfolio of redacted write-ups or documentation samples you can share during screening. Clear, precise written communication is what distributed security teams hire for.
Show your remote security tool stack
Remote employers screen for fluency with cloud-native SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response tools, and ticketing systems used by distributed teams. Name the specific tools you've used, including Splunk, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, or Jira, in your resume and cover materials.
Build a documented home lab environment
Remote hiring managers for it security roles look for self-starters who practice independently. A GitHub repository or write-up documenting your home lab, capture-the-flag results, or vulnerability research shows initiative and hands-on depth that video interviews alone can't demonstrate.
Remote IT Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote it security specialist job?
Target companies that run distributed security teams, including cloud-native software firms, managed security service providers, and remote-first financial services companies. Remote employers screen for demonstrated self-direction, strong written communication for async incident reporting, and hands-on skills in areas like SIEM platforms, vulnerability management, and endpoint detection. Candidates who document their home lab work, hold certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH, and show they can triage and escalate without in-person oversight stand out.
Which companies hire remote it security specialists?
Remote it security specialist roles are posted by Axios, Mirazon, and Dell Technologies and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring tends to concentrate at remote-first technology firms, managed security service providers, and large enterprises in finance and healthcare that run distributed security operations centers.
Can you get a remote it security specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are more competitive because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hands-on mentorship. Cloud security training platforms, personal lab environments documented on GitHub, and certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Google's Cybersecurity Certificate all substitute for direct experience. Remote-first managed security providers and startups are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates willing to learn asynchronously.
Do you need a degree for remote it security specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh certifications, demonstrated technical skills, and real-world project work alongside or instead of a four-year degree. Credentials like CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, and cloud security certifications from AWS or Microsoft carry significant weight in remote hiring. Candidates who can show documented incident response work, vulnerability assessments, or home lab projects often advance past degree requirements in remote screening processes.
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