Remote Network Security Engineer Jobs
Remote network security engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed enterprise teams, and managed security service providers in sectors like financial services, healthcare, cloud infrastructure, and defense contracting. Employers hiring remotely right now include DigitalOcean, Target, and Blue Mantis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
We are looking for a Staff Network Security Engineer to play a critical role in securing our global network infrastructure.
As a Staff Network Security Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. In this role, you will act as a key technical leader, responsible for securing our global network infrastructure by partnering with engineering teams to advise on secure architecture. This position, which reports to the Manager, Security Defense Engineering, involves architecting and building automated security tools and championing best practices to ensure our network remains resilient against evolving threats across our edge, backbone, and datacenter environments.
What You'll Do:
- Define and enforce network security architecture standards and principles to ensure our networks are architected with security as a foundational element
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and network engineering teams, serving as a subject matter expert on network security-related matters
- Lead network security assessments, including threat modeling, intrusion detection, and protocol-level analysis to identify and mitigate sophisticated attack vectors
- Develop and deploy advanced security automation, tooling, and infrastructure-as-code to continuously validate security posture and enforce compliance at scale
- Collaborate with network engineers to integrate security controls and telemetry within SDN, BGP/MPLS, and network automation platforms
- Participate in incident response efforts related to network security incidents
- Drive the security review process for all network infrastructure or product changes, ensuring designs adhere to established security standards and best practices before deployment
- Promote security best practices through documentation, tooling, and cross-team collaboration
What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:
- 8-10 years of experience in network security engineering, network penetration testing, or security-focused infrastructure roles
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining complex security concepts and advocating for security best practices
- Deep understanding of Layer 2/3/4 networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VRRP, LACP) and their security implications
- Deep understanding of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack vectors and mitigation strategies, including packet filtering, rate limiting, and scrubbing services
- Extensive experience in designing and building secure networks from the ground up
- Experience leading projects and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python or Go for automation and tooling
- Familiarity with Corero, Cloudflare, Juniper, Arista, or Ciena network platforms
- Strong Linux experience and familiarity with firewall, routing, and DNS security
- Understanding and experience with Network Intrusion Detection principles and tooling
- Knowledge of MPLS, BGP-LU, and SDN architectures from a security perspective
- Hands-on experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
- Comfortable with Git-based workflows and collaborative development
Bonus Skills Include:
- Open-source contributions related to network security
- Background in security incident response or red/blue team operations
Compensation Range:
- $168,800 - $211,000
This is a remote role
JR: 2026-8009
LI-Remote
Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean
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We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
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We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
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We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
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We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.
Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
We are looking for a Staff Network Security Engineer to play a critical role in securing our global network infrastructure.
As a Staff Network Security Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. In this role, you will act as a key technical leader, responsible for securing our global network infrastructure by partnering with engineering teams to advise on secure architecture. This position, which reports to the Manager, Security Defense Engineering, involves architecting and building automated security tools and championing best practices to ensure our network remains resilient against evolving threats across our edge, backbone, and datacenter environments.
What You'll Do:
- Define and enforce network security architecture standards and principles to ensure our networks are architected with security as a foundational element
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and network engineering teams, serving as a subject matter expert on network security-related matters
- Lead network security assessments, including threat modeling, intrusion detection, and protocol-level analysis to identify and mitigate sophisticated attack vectors
- Develop and deploy advanced security automation, tooling, and infrastructure-as-code to continuously validate security posture and enforce compliance at scale
- Collaborate with network engineers to integrate security controls and telemetry within SDN, BGP/MPLS, and network automation platforms
- Participate in incident response efforts related to network security incidents
- Drive the security review process for all network infrastructure or product changes, ensuring designs adhere to established security standards and best practices before deployment
- Promote security best practices through documentation, tooling, and cross-team collaboration
What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:
- 8-10 years of experience in network security engineering, network penetration testing, or security-focused infrastructure roles
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining complex security concepts and advocating for security best practices
- Deep understanding of Layer 2/3/4 networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VRRP, LACP) and their security implications
- Deep understanding of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack vectors and mitigation strategies, including packet filtering, rate limiting, and scrubbing services
- Extensive experience in designing and building secure networks from the ground up
- Experience leading projects and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python or Go for automation and tooling
- Familiarity with Corero, Cloudflare, Juniper, Arista, or Ciena network platforms
- Strong Linux experience and familiarity with firewall, routing, and DNS security
- Understanding and experience with Network Intrusion Detection principles and tooling
- Knowledge of MPLS, BGP-LU, and SDN architectures from a security perspective
- Hands-on experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
- Comfortable with Git-based workflows and collaborative development
Bonus Skills Include:
- Open-source contributions related to network security
- Background in security incident response or red/blue team operations
Compensation Range:
- $168,800 - $211,000
This is a remote role
JR: 2026-8009
LI-Remote
Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean
-
We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
-
We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
-
We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
-
We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.
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Who's Hiring
- DigitalOcean4
- Target2
- Blue Mantis2B
- JLL1
- Humana1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software6
- Retail2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Insurance1
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote network security engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
- Industry certifications including CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CEH
- Proficiency in network protocols, TCP/IP stack analysis, and VPN configuration
- Experience with cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
Tips for Your Remote Network Security Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote network security engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your skills and apply directly without sifting through general job boards to separate remote from on-site listings.
Build a visible async security portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't see you work, so give them a written record. Document a network segmentation project, a firewall rule audit, or an incident response you led. A GitHub repo or a clear write-up shows self-direction and communication ability before the first interview.
Highlight remote-ready security tooling fluency
Remote network security roles run on cloud-native and SaaS-delivered tools. Name the specific platforms you've used, whether that's Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, Palo Alto Prisma, or AWS Security Hub. Generic 'SIEM experience' reads weaker than a platform-specific example with context.
Prepare for remote incident response interviews
Remote employers probe how you'd handle a breach or escalation without walking over to a colleague's desk. Practice talking through your async communication habits during an active incident, how you document findings in real time, and how you coordinate across time zones in a distributed team.
Target remote-first firms with distributed security teams
Companies built remote from the start have established workflows for distributed security operations. Look for organizations whose job postings reference async-first culture, documentation standards, or distributed SOC setups, since those teams hire remote network security engineers as a default rather than an exception.
Remote Network Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote network security engineer job?
Remote network security engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate both technical depth and the ability to work independently without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for hands-on skills in firewall management, SIEM platforms, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security tools like AWS Security Hub or Azure Sentinel. Strong written communication matters too, since most remote teams rely on async documentation for incident response and policy updates. Certifications like CISSP, Security+, or CCNP Security give your application concrete credibility alongside any lab or project work.
Which companies hire remote network security engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote network security engineers include DigitalOcean, Target, and Blue Mantis, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote openings are especially active at cloud-native companies, managed security service providers, and distributed financial services and healthcare organizations that need security coverage without geographic constraints.
Can you get a remote network security engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level network security engineer roles are harder to land because you're expected to troubleshoot and make judgment calls without a senior engineer nearby. The companies most likely to hire entry-level remote are smaller remote-first firms and MSSPs that value self-starters. A home lab, a documented capture-the-flag portfolio, or a cloud security project you can walk through in an interview substitutes meaningfully for professional experience and signals you can work without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote network security engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in network security weigh certifications, demonstrable skills, and real project outcomes heavily alongside or instead of a degree. CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, and vendor-specific credentials from Palo Alto or Cisco carry real weight with hiring managers. A documented portfolio of network security work, such as firewall configurations, incident response write-ups, or vulnerability assessments, often moves a non-degree candidate further than a degree with no applied work behind it.
Which industries hire the most remote network security engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote network security engineers are Technology & Software, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams managing sensitive data and regulated infrastructure, making remote network security coverage a core operational need rather than an exception.
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