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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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About the role:
This position is responsible for supporting all the tools that makeup our enterprise data security program. In this role, you’ll work closely with endpoint security engineering, cyber defense, and insider risk operations to ensure that our data security toolset is maintained properly in order to avoid potential disruption to end users and to enhance capabilities of internal customers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work to support engineering teams by executing changes to the data security tooling environments
- Work with end users via ticketing system and troubleshooting sessions to remediate any potential issues/blocks caused by data security tooling
- Serve as first tier support for all data security tooling issues
- Serve as a point of contact with the vendor and internal resources
- Develop and maintain data security tooling documentation
- Conduct daily operation and management of the data security platform, including event monitoring, reporting, and remediation
Job Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience with CASB/SASE solutions
- 3+ years of experience with DLP solutions
- 3+ years of experience with EDR/XDR/AV solutions
- Ability to write scripts for automating tasks (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to troubleshoot potential issues with end user
- Ability to troubleshoot both MacOS and Windows
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with Netskope, Proofpoint and/or Crowdstrike
- Experience working with ServiceNow
- Experience using Splunk for analyzing logs, building dashboards/reports and automating tasks
- Experience working with Azure/AWS/GCP
- Experience with using RegEx to craft DLP policy
- Working knowledge of Active Directory
- CISSP/CISM certifications preferred (but not required)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree preferred (but not required)
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Expected compensation for this position:
204,546.00 – 233,064.00 USD per year
Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
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- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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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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