Remote Security Operations Engineer Jobs

Remote security operations engineer jobs are actively open across the U.S. at remote-first companies and distributed security teams in industries like financial services, cloud technology, and healthcare. Employers hiring remote security operations engineers right now include Apollo.io, Huntress Labs, and D&H Distributing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerApollo.io
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring53

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Lead Data Security Operations Engineer
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Lead Data Security Operations Engineer
JLL
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$205k - $233k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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Security Operations Manager - Remote in California
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Security Operations Manager - Remote in California
University of California Office of the President
Oakland, California
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Program Management
$210k - $235k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior IT Security Operations Engineer (Remote)
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Senior IT Security Operations Engineer (Remote)
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Remote
Automation QA
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$103k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Threat Assessment Manager- GWS Technology & Security Operations (Remote)
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Threat Assessment Manager- GWS Technology & Security Operations (Remote)
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
McLean, Virginia
Business Development
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Strategy & Corporate Development
$122k - $167k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in psychology
51-200

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Remote Security Operations Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Apollo.io2 open roles
Huntress Labs2 open roles
D&H Distributing2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote security operations engineer jobs.

  • Three or more years of hands-on experience in a security operations center or equivalent environment
  • Proficiency with at least one major SIEM platform such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
  • Experience with endpoint detection and response tools including CrowdStrike Falcon or Carbon Black
  • Relevant certification such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or CISSP
  • Familiarity with cloud security monitoring across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Knowledge of incident response frameworks and threat intelligence integration practices

Tips for Your Remote Security Operations Engineer Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote security operations engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your skills before postings fill, since competitive remote positions close faster than on-site ones.

Document your async incident workflow

Remote employers need to see how you communicate during an active investigation when you can't tap a colleague on the shoulder. Include a written incident timeline or a sanitized post-incident report in your portfolio to show your documentation habits under pressure.

Match your SIEM experience to the job posting

Remote security operations engineer roles are frequently built around a specific detection platform, whether Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, or another tool. Calling out platform-specific experience early in your resume and cover letter tells a distributed team you'll contribute from day one without extended ramp-up.

Prepare for asynchronous technical screens

Many remote-first security teams use written take-home scenarios or recorded video responses instead of live coding calls. Practice walking through a detection engineering problem or a log analysis case in writing so your reasoning is clear without verbal back-and-forth.

Remote Security Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote security operations engineer job?

Target companies that already run distributed security operations, such as remote-first SaaS firms, managed security service providers, and cloud-native enterprises with no central headquarters. Remote employers screen for SIEM platform fluency, incident response under asynchronous conditions, and written communication strong enough to replace a hallway conversation. Candidates who demonstrate self-directed investigation habits, clear async documentation practices, and hands-on experience with tools like Splunk, Sentinel, or CrowdStrike stand out before the first interview.

Which companies hire remote security operations engineers?

Employers currently hiring remote security operations engineers include Apollo.io, Huntress Labs, and D&H Distributing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at remote-first technology firms, managed detection and response providers, and financial services companies that run geographically distributed security operations centers.

Can you get a remote security operations engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level security operations engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to investigate alerts and escalate incidents independently from day one, with no in-person mentorship nearby. Remote-first companies and smaller managed security providers are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. A home lab, a documented CTF history, or a completed blue-team certification gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate when a resume lacks professional experience.

Do you need a degree for remote security operations engineer jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on threat detection experience, SIEM certifications, and a demonstrable ability to work without supervision more heavily than a four-year degree. Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or vendor-specific credentials from Microsoft or Splunk are widely accepted as proof of competency when no degree is present.

Which industries hire the most remote security operations engineers?

The sectors hiring the most remote security operations engineers are Technology & Software and Investment & Asset Management, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries maintain distributed security operations teams that monitor infrastructure around the clock across multiple time zones, making remote security operations engineers a practical staffing choice rather than an exception.

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