Remote Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs
Remote Principal Cybersecurity Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed enterprise teams, and security-focused organizations in sectors like financial services, cloud infrastructure, healthcare technology, and defense contracting. Employers hiring remotely right now include Optiv, Huntington Bank, and World Wide Technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Schedule: Day
Position Summary
The Information Security Cybersecurity Principal is an exciting opportunity with MultiCare’s information security team. Working in coordination and collaboration, you will implement a comprehensive information security program. From defining security policies, processes and standards, to deploying technical controls, you will serve as the foundation for information security across MultiCare.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the security of technology and information systems, including internal IT systems, e-commerce, and web or cloud-based systems
- You will be responsible for cyber resilience
- You will safeguard systems from attacks by unauthorized users and designs countermeasures against security breaches
- You will research and evaluate new and emerging security trends and technologies and make recommendations on best practices for the protection of information
- You will evaluate security threats, assess the potential impact on the business, and implement strategies to detect and generate alerts on security incidents
- You will ensure compliance with security regulations and privacy laws
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, or equivalent related additional experience, or combination of education and experience
- Minimum ten (10) years of IT or information security experience
- Experience in healthcare industry preferred
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $133,515.20 - $184,392.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Schedule: Day
Position Summary
The Information Security Cybersecurity Principal is an exciting opportunity with MultiCare’s information security team. Working in coordination and collaboration, you will implement a comprehensive information security program. From defining security policies, processes and standards, to deploying technical controls, you will serve as the foundation for information security across MultiCare.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the security of technology and information systems, including internal IT systems, e-commerce, and web or cloud-based systems
- You will be responsible for cyber resilience
- You will safeguard systems from attacks by unauthorized users and designs countermeasures against security breaches
- You will research and evaluate new and emerging security trends and technologies and make recommendations on best practices for the protection of information
- You will evaluate security threats, assess the potential impact on the business, and implement strategies to detect and generate alerts on security incidents
- You will ensure compliance with security regulations and privacy laws
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, or equivalent related additional experience, or combination of education and experience
- Minimum ten (10) years of IT or information security experience
- Experience in healthcare industry preferred
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $133,515.20 - $184,392.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal cybersecurity engineer jobs.
- Ten or more years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least three in a senior or lead role
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent enterprise security certification
- Demonstrated experience designing zero-trust or defense-in-depth security architectures at scale
- Proficiency with cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Experience leading security program strategy, roadmap development, and cross-functional stakeholder communication
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks including NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP
Tips for Your Remote Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal cybersecurity engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly without sifting through general listings. Remote roles at established firms fill fast, so applying within the first few days matters.
Show async communication as a core skill
Remote hiring teams for principal cybersecurity engineers look for evidence you can communicate complex security decisions clearly in writing. Prepare written samples like architecture decision records, threat model summaries, or post-incident reviews you can share during the screening process.
Demonstrate your remote security toolchain
Remote principal cybersecurity engineer interviews often include questions about how you manage distributed security operations. Be specific about the SIEM platforms, cloud security posture tools, and collaboration workflows you use to run programs without on-site access to infrastructure or colleagues.
Target remote-first security teams directly
Companies built around distributed work structure principal cybersecurity engineer roles differently than firms that converted on-site jobs to remote. Look for organizations with fully remote engineering departments, since those roles come with asynchronous processes, documentation culture, and cross-functional security ownership already built in.
Remote Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal cybersecurity engineer job?
Remote principal cybersecurity engineer roles go to candidates who demonstrate both deep technical authority and the ability to operate independently across distributed teams. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication skills, since you'll document threat models, architect security controls, and guide junior engineers asynchronously. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or cloud security credentials signal readiness, and a portfolio of published incident response frameworks or architecture decisions gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote principal cybersecurity engineers?
Remote principal cybersecurity engineer roles are posted by Optiv, Huntington Bank, and World Wide Technology and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed financial services firms, and cloud-native healthcare organizations make up the largest share of hiring, often building fully remote security teams to access specialized talent outside major metro areas.
Can you get a remote principal cybersecurity engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote principal-level roles are a stretch without demonstrated experience, since remote employers expect you to operate with minimal oversight from day one. Entry-level remote cybersecurity roles at smaller remote-first companies or managed security service providers are a more realistic starting point. Building a home lab, earning foundational certifications like CompTIA Security+, and contributing to open-source security tooling can substitute for direct work history in early applications.
Do you need a degree for remote principal cybersecurity engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers at the principal level weigh hands-on expertise, certifications, and a demonstrated history of securing complex environments more heavily than a specific degree. A bachelor's in computer science or information security strengthens your application, but candidates who can show they've led security architecture decisions, managed vulnerability programs, or built detection pipelines from the ground up routinely compete without a traditional four-year background.
Which industries hire the most remote principal cybersecurity engineers?
Most remote principal cybersecurity engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors hire principal cybersecurity engineers remotely because their distributed teams require security leadership embedded across time zones rather than concentrated in a single office.
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