Remote Security Engineer Jobs in United States
Browse 566 remote Security Engineer jobs in the United States, with 87 added this week. These roles pay $179,456 a year on average, from $143K for junior roles to $214K for lead roles. You'll see openings like Application Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer and Network Security Engineer.
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You will own the Secure Development Lifecycle, security automation, and product hardening strategy for a global ecommerce platform. Additionally, you will lead cross-functional security projects, mentor security engineers, and partner with senior leadership to deliver company-wide security initiatives.
The Senior Information Security Engineer sets and monitors security standards to ensure the protection and confidentiality of informational assets. They also design authorization systems, deploy security technology solutions, and provide technical expertise for security-related projects.
You will build and operationalize a vulnerability management and security operations program from the ground up. This includes deploying scanning tools, automating remediation workflows, and ensuring compliance evidence is collected efficiently.
You will lead the design and implementation of secure AI/ML and Generative AI solutions while embedding security controls throughout the development lifecycle. The role involves managing defensive AI technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks like prompt injection and data leakage.
The IT Security Engineer analyzes network traffic and host data to identify, investigate, and report security vulnerabilities and threats. They also provide engineering support for security incidents and coordinate with infrastructure teams to implement remediation strategies.
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The engineer will serve as the subject-matter expert for Cisco security platforms, leading migrations and implementing security controls within a platform engineering model. They will also contribute to the team's automation code base and ensure security standards are integrated into the platform design and release cycle.
The role involves providing operational support for big data infrastructure, including Hadoop, Elasticsearch, and Docker environments. Responsibilities include troubleshooting system alerts, optimizing performance, and maintaining system reliability for cyber security research.
You will design, review, and verify security across a vast portfolio of network devices by creating threat models and identifying root causes of weaknesses. Additionally, you will collaborate with global engineering teams to translate security findings into reusable patterns and automated workflows.
You will own the end-to-end security strategy for applications, cloud infrastructure, and AI agents while building internal tooling and guardrails. Additionally, you will lead incident response, manage vulnerability lifecycles, and partner with teams to ensure compliance and secure design practices.
This role oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of enterprise-level physical security systems across data center campuses. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, coordinating project deployments, and ensuring system compliance with corporate standards.
The IT Security Engineer analyzes and correlates data to identify, investigate, and report security vulnerabilities within the environment. They also assist in resolving security incidents and coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure effective remediation.
The Cyber Security Engineer will manage, configure, and optimize network and host-based security tools while developing automation scripts and security documentation. They will also perform security impact analyses, design secure architectures, and mentor team members to ensure compliance with governmental standards.
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You will review cloud architectures and SaaS configurations to provide expert security guidance to a portfolio of clients. Additionally, you will maintain internal tooling and coordinate with various security specialists to address and prioritize identified risks.
The engineer will design, deploy, and support network transformation and operations, ensuring stability through troubleshooting and proactive security measures. They will also collaborate with stakeholders to evolve system roadmaps and provide regular technical reports to management.
The role involves implementing and maintaining an application security program across research, development, and IT systems. You will perform security-focused code reviews, threat modeling, and leverage AI/ML tools to enhance security testing workflows.
The Senior Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain security measures while partnering with cross-functional teams to manage endpoint security and vulnerability remediation. The role also involves automating threat hunting efforts, mentoring junior staff, and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical incidents.
The engineer will serve as the subject-matter expert for Cisco security platforms and lead the migration and lifecycle management of these systems. They will also contribute to the platform engineering code base by building automation and infrastructure-as-code to codify security standards.
Define and lead the global network security strategy, architecture, and modernization efforts including Zero Trust and SASE implementation. Oversee network security engineering, automation, and operational availability while providing technical leadership to global teams.
You will architect and automate systems to power the Trust & Assurance program by integrating GRC platforms with AI-driven workflows. This involves building automated evidence collection, continuous control monitoring, and AI-powered reporting to streamline compliance and risk management.
You will design and implement identity, endpoint, and SaaS security controls to protect the corporate environment. The role focuses on writing code and automation to scale security operations rather than performing manual IT support tasks.
The Senior ISSE will develop accreditation packages for cloud systems in AWS and Azure environments while performing cybersecurity research for network solutions. Responsibilities also include defining security requirements, managing vulnerability mitigations, and supporting A&A packages for mission-critical projects.
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You will build and automate security controls across identity, devices, SaaS, and AI tools to protect company systems. Additionally, you will participate in incident response and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into broader initiatives.
The Full Stack Security Engineer will lead threat modeling, architecture reviews, and code reviews to secure web applications and APIs. They will also implement automated security guardrails in CI/CD pipelines and actively remediate vulnerabilities within the codebase.
Build and maintain security tools, automation, and libraries to enable secure-by-default development across engineering teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to design custom security rules and integrate security checks into the software development lifecycle.
The Senior Network Security Engineer will lead the design, operation, and troubleshooting of enterprise network-security infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco switching. This role serves as a technical escalation point for complex incidents and collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain highly available and secure services.
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The average salary for remote Security Engineers in the United States is $179,456 per year. This is based on data from 180 job openings. We use the yearly salaries in US dollars from these job postings to calculate salary expectations. Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Salaries counted | Average salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior2–5 years | 31 | $142,626 |
| Senior5–10 years | 108 | $176,782 |
| Lead10+ years | 41 | $214,348 |
We reviewed 243 job postings for remote Security Engineers in the United States and found these are the skills employers ask for most often:
| Skill | Share of job posts |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security | 49% |
| Python | 49% |
| Incident Response | 35% |
| Vulnerability Management | 32% |
| Threat Modeling | 30% |
| AWS | 30% |
| Application Security | 25% |
| Automation | 23% |
| Kubernetes | 22% |
| Security engineering | 21% |
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