Remote Security Operations Manager Jobs

Remote Security Operations Manager jobs are open across the U.S. in cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare, and government contracting, where distributed security teams need experienced managers who can lead operations without a physical SOC. Companies hiring remotely right now include Apollo.io, Huntress Labs, and D&H Distributing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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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 Manager 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 manager jobs.

  • 5+ years of experience in security operations or a related cybersecurity discipline
  • Hands-on experience managing a SOC team and overseeing 24/7 monitoring operations
  • Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certification strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead incident response efforts and manage post-incident reviews
  • Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or a related field

Tips for Your Remote Security Operations Manager Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote security operations manager openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and sector, then apply directly. Remote roles at strong employers fill fast, so moving early matters.

Show your async incident response process

Remote employers need to know you can manage a live incident without walking to someone's desk. Document a real incident you handled, including how you coordinated the team, communicated status, and closed the loop entirely through written channels.

Highlight your SIEM and remote tooling fluency

Call out your hands-on experience with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or equivalent platforms in your resume and cover letter. Remote security operations managers are expected to work independently inside these tools, and employers screen for platform familiarity before the first interview.

Prepare for distributed team management questions

Remote interviews for this role focus heavily on how you lead a SOC team you never see in person. Practice explaining how you run shift handoffs, handle analyst burnout across time zones, and maintain team cohesion without a physical operations floor.

Remote Security Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote security operations manager job?

Target remote-first technology companies, managed security service providers, and cloud-native firms, which consistently hire security operations managers to lead distributed teams. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, incident response workflows, and threat intelligence tools. Candidates who can demonstrate async leadership and have managed on-call rotations across time zones stand out immediately.

Which companies hire remote security operations managers?

Remote security operations manager roles are posted by Apollo.io, Huntress Labs, and D&H Distributing and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, managed security service providers, and regulated-industry employers in financial services and healthcare make up the bulk of hiring for this role.

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

Yes, but remote entry-level security operations manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site oversight. Your best opening is through managed security service providers and cloud-native startups that hire junior managers into defined SOC environments. Certifications like CompTIA Security+, hands-on homelab projects, and documented incident response experience can substitute for formal management history.

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

Not always. Remote employers weigh practical skills, certifications, and demonstrated results heavily for this role, particularly CISSP, CISM, or equivalent credentials alongside proven experience leading SOC teams. Employers hiring remotely often care more that you can manage an alert queue, write clear escalation procedures, and report to leadership asynchronously than whether you hold a specific degree.

Which industries hire the most remote security operations managers?

Remote security operations manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Investment & Asset Management, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed security teams to protect cloud infrastructure and sensitive data around the clock, making remote security operations management a natural fit.

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