Remote Security Specialist Jobs

Remote Security Specialist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, distributed enterprise teams, and government contractors all hiring for this role. Industries pulling in the most remote security specialists include technology, financial services, and defense. Employers hiring remotely right now include CVS Health, Viant Medical, and Continuity Global Solutions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles104+
Top employerCVS Health
Top industryHealthcare
Top credentialHigh School
Companies hiring43

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Gainwell Technologies LLC
Senior Business Analyst - Security Specialist
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Gainwell Technologies LLC
New 4h ago
Senior Business Analyst - Security Specialist
Gainwell Technologies LLC
Kansas
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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CrowdStrike
Specialist, NG Identity Security
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CrowdStrike
Added 1d ago
Specialist, NG Identity Security
CrowdStrike
California
Sales
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
$105k - $163k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Information Security Specialist
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Added 1w ago
Information Security Specialist
Company
Herndon, Virginia
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
Remote (US)

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Security System Design and Configuration Specialist - Active Clearance Required
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Added 2w ago
Security System Design and Configuration Specialist - Active Clearance Required
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, California
$129k - $196k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Infoblox
Product Security Sales Specialist - SLED
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Infoblox
Added 3w ago
Product Security Sales Specialist - SLED
Infoblox
Chicago, Illinois
Sales
$145k - $155k/yr
Remote (US)
Certification
1,001-5,000

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Remote Security Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health51
  • Viant Medical
    Viant Medical4
  • Continuity Global Solutions
    Continuity Global Solutions3
  • Ahead
    Ahead2
  • Wendy's
    Wendy's2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services53
  • Technology & Software19
  • Medical Devices4
  • Food & Beverage2
  • Electronics & Hardware2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote security specialist jobs.

  • Active security clearance or eligibility for a federal background investigation
  • Experience with physical access control systems, CCTV, and alarm monitoring platforms
  • Relevant certification such as CPP, PSP, CompTIA Security+, or CISSP
  • Knowledge of NIST, OSHA, or industry-specific security compliance frameworks
  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, information security, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, or security audits

Tips for Your Remote Security Specialist Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote security specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so applying within the first few days of a listing going live puts you ahead of the bulk of applicants.

Document your remote security wins

Remote hiring managers can't observe you working, so your application needs to show outcomes. Quantify what you secured, detected, or remediated, and note the tools you used, SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, or vulnerability scanners, so reviewers see independent, results-driven work.

Signal async communication skills upfront

Remote security teams run on written communication. Include examples of clear incident write-ups, runbook documentation, or security awareness content you've produced. Showing you communicate precisely in writing removes a key concern remote employers have about hiring security specialists they can't sit next to.

Target remote-friendly security certifications

Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, and cloud security credentials from AWS or Azure carry extra weight in remote hiring because they give distributed teams a standardized signal of your competency when in-person vetting isn't possible.

Prepare for remote-specific interview formats

Remote security specialist interviews often include asynchronous technical assessments, written threat scenario responses, or video-based panel interviews with multiple time zones represented. Practice explaining your incident response reasoning clearly in writing, since that's the format many distributed teams use to evaluate candidates before a live call.

Remote Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote security specialist job?

Target companies that already run distributed security operations, including remote-first tech firms, managed security service providers, and cloud-native organizations. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and hands-on skills like SIEM management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Holding a recognized certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH gives your application a concrete edge when a hiring manager can't meet you in person.

Which companies hire remote security specialists?

Companies hiring remote security specialists right now include CVS Health, Viant Medical, and Continuity Global Solutions, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first technology firms, financial institutions with distributed compliance teams, and defense contractors with geographically spread workforces are among the most consistent sources of fully remote security specialist openings.

Can you get a remote security specialist job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level security specialist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and escalate independently from day one. Remote-first companies and managed security service providers occasionally hire junior candidates who can demonstrate hands-on lab work, a home lab setup, CTF competition results, or a security-focused certification. Those proof points substitute for on-the-job experience and show you can operate without constant in-person supervision.

Do you need a degree for remote security specialist jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers weigh certifications, demonstrable skills, and a history of real security work more heavily than a four-year degree for this role. CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP can open the same doors a degree would, especially at remote-first technology companies and managed security service providers where output and accountability matter more than credentials on paper.

Which industries hire the most remote security specialists?

The sectors hiring the most remote security specialists are Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Medical Devices, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams protecting cloud infrastructure, sensitive financial data, and regulated information systems, making fully remote security specialist roles a practical and common staffing model for them.

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