3,710 Remote Cybersecurity Jobs (May 2026) - Apply with AI
Explore remote cybersecurity jobs in May 2026 across core areas like security engineering, cloud security, application security, governance and risk, compliance, detection and response, and security operations. You can expect a mix of hands-on technical roles and policy-focused positions, with remote teams often asking for clear experience with security tools, incident workflows, and cross-functional collaboration. Create an account to explore the full feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent.
Information Security Engineer
RemoteDeel is seeking an Information Security Engineer to design and optimize security platforms in a global remote environment. This role focuses on enhancing defense capabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance while managing security solutions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Deel values innovative teamwork to reshape global hiring. The ideal candidate will have experience with cybersecurity tools and frameworks, and play a pivotal role in developing robust security policies and protocols.
Posted 1 day ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteJoin Globalization Partners as an Information Security Engineer. This role focuses on supporting the implementation of application security programs to assess and secure web technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to triage findings and manage vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates possess a BS degree or equivalent experience in application security with at least 3 years in the field. Proficiency in coding, particularly in Python, and experience with AWS and web application penetration testing are essential. This position is remote-first and allows you to contribute significantly to enhancing global employment solutions.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteStarCompliance is seeking an Information Security Engineer to support its information security program in a remote or hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for those passionate about technical information security, offering opportunities for professional growth in security operations, risk management, and compliance. Responsibilities include implementing security policies, monitoring tools, supporting incident responses, and producing reports. Candidates should possess a degree in Cybersecurity or a related field, with a preference for certifications such as CompTIA Security+.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Engineer
RemoteJoin our proactive Technology & Information Security team as an Information Security Engineer. You'll play a key role in safeguarding a complex environment, working with engineering-focused leaders to build innovative security capabilities. The role involves deep-dive assessments, enhancing security operations, and contributing insights to improve our Information Security Program. We're looking for someone with 3-5 years of hands-on experience, a technical background, and a commitment to collaboration in a dynamic setting.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteMindera is seeking a mid-level Information Security Analyst to join their security team. The role involves monitoring infrastructure, managing vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and providing support. This position requires significant overlap with European time zones, offering a chance to enhance Mindera's security standards and procedures while ensuring the safety of all employees.
Posted 1 day ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteXpansiv is seeking a proactive Information Security Analyst to enhance its cybersecurity measures. This remote position requires 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk, with a focus on security operations and risk management. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in networking, endpoint protection, and cloud security. Responsibilities include monitoring security incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices. Compensation for the role ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 based on skills and experience.
Posted 5 days ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteAtlas Technica is seeking an Information Security Analyst to enhance security operations for hedge funds and investment firms. This remote position offers an opportunity to work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer and various teams to improve the security posture of the organization. The successful candidate will be involved in vulnerability management, risk management, and SOC 2 maintenance, while showcasing strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and relevant experience in a technical role.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteThe Information Security Analyst role entails monitoring and analyzing network traffic to detect security incidents, managing user accounts, performing vulnerability assessments, and implementing security measures. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and relevant experience in security tools and cloud environments, with options for candidates holding a Master’s degree. The position allows for 100% telecommuting to support clients across the U.S.
Posted 1 week ago
Information Security Analyst
RemoteThe Information Security Analyst role at Numeris is a one-year contract position aimed at enhancing the organization's security posture. The analyst will promote a culture of security awareness, conduct training sessions, and advise IT leadership on security matters. Key responsibilities include monitoring security systems, investigating incidents, managing vulnerabilities, enforcing security policies, and conducting vendor security assessments. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree and 3-5 years of experience in information security, along with relevant certifications. Numeris fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Posted 4 weeks ago
Principal Information Security Engineer
RemoteSelf Financial, a rapidly growing FinTech company, seeks a Principal Information Security Engineer to secure its products and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of cybersecurity experience and hands-on expertise with security tools. This role involves managing cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and compliance efforts. The company values diversity and aims to empower individuals in the credit space. Compensation includes a base salary of $180,000 to $210,000, along with comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven workplace culture.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Senior Information Security Engineer
RemoteInsider One is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join their remote team. The role involves implementing and improving the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System, supporting SOC 2 compliance, conducting audits, and ensuring cloud security governance. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of security practices, especially regarding AWS and data privacy regulations. Alongside a focus on technical skills, candidates should exhibit strong communication and collaboration abilities. Insider One is recognized as a leader in marketing technology and offers a diverse, socially responsible workplace.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Senior Information Security Analyst
RemoteOportun is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join their mission-driven financial services team. This role involves conducting technical analysis for security events, managing remediation actions, and enhancing defenses. Ideal candidates have experience in security analysis, incident response, and a solid understanding of network architecture. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and making financial growth accessible to all members.
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Remote Cybersecurity Salary Data (May 2026)
This section summarizes salary information from remote cybersecurity job postings listed on the page in May 2026. It reflects pay details where employers included them and can be read alongside 3,710+ active remote cybersecurity openings.
Average Salary
$110k
$149k
$195k
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Based on 3,710 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Apr 27, 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 3,710 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Apr 27, 2026
| Experience Level | 25th Percentile | Median (50th) | 75th Percentile | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | $110,250 | $148,750 | $195,000 | 1,208 |
| Entry-Level | $45,760 | $77,500 | $100,000 | 5 |
| Mid-Level | $90,000 | $120,000 | $175,000 | 37 |
| Senior-Level | $140,000 | $185,000 | $225,000 | 45 |
"Remote cybersecurity hiring in 2026 tends to split into a few clear lanes: cloud security, detection and response, application security, GRC, and security engineering tied to platform or infrastructure work. What changes in remote searches is not just location flexibility. Teams often screen harder for written communication, async judgment, and the ability to work across engineering, IT, and compliance without constant oversight. Candidates who show that mix usually move more cleanly through remote hiring loops."
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How to Land a Remote Cybersecurity Job in 2026
Remote cybersecurity hiring usually moves by lane, so the first step is to position yourself inside a clear track by May 2026. A cloud security applicant should lead with AWS, Azure, IAM, CSPM, or container security work. An application security candidate should foreground secure SDLC, code review, SAST or DAST, and developer-facing work. A SOC or detection-focused candidate needs to show SIEM use, alert triage, incident response, log analysis, and the ability to write or tune detections. GRC, risk, and compliance applicants should be explicit about frameworks, audit support, policy ownership, and evidence collection.
For remote cybersecurity jobs, hiring teams often screen for proof that you can operate without heavy supervision. That means showing outcomes tied to remote-friendly work: documented investigations, runbooks, ticket handling, threat modeling notes, control mapping, vulnerability prioritization, or cross-functional security reviews completed across distributed teams. If you’ve worked across time zones, supported asynchronous incident response, or partnered with engineering, IT, legal, or compliance in a remote setup, say so plainly.
Your application should mirror the lane of the posting, not just the word cybersecurity. If a role centers on Okta, Sentinel, Splunk, EDR, PCI, FedRAMP, Kubernetes, phishing response, or third-party risk, put that exact environment near the top of your experience. Remote employers also filter hard on scope. Be specific about whether you handled endpoint security, identity, cloud posture, governance, product security, or security operations.
Search strategy matters too. Save separate searches for SOC, cloud security, GRC, application security, and security engineering roles, because remote listings often look similar until the tooling and ownership details show up. LiftmyCV fits naturally here by filtering remote cybersecurity roles by lane and prioritizing listings that match your actual tools, security domain, and level before you apply.
Required Skills
Resume Tips
For remote cybersecurity jobs, lead with the work that proves you can secure systems without sitting in the same office as the team. Put security operations, cloud security, incident response, IAM, vulnerability management, GRC, or application security near the top if you’ve done it. Name the tools and platforms directly: SIEM products like Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel, EDR tools like CrowdStrike, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, ticketing and case workflows in Jira or ServiceNow, and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or CIS Controls. If you hold Security+, CISSP, CISM, CySA+, or cloud security certs, don’t bury them.
Cut generic IT bullets that read like help desk work unless they clearly connect to access control, logging, hardening, phishing defense, audit evidence, or security monitoring. Remote cybersecurity resumes usually read better when each bullet shows scope, system, and result. Include distributed-team signals too: follow-the-sun response, async incident handoffs, remote audits, cross-time-zone coordination, or securing SaaS environments used by remote staff.
- Weak: Responsible for monitoring security alerts and helping with incidents.
- Strong: Monitored Splunk alerts across AWS and Okta, triaged phishing and endpoint incidents, and reduced repeat account-compromise cases by tightening MFA and conditional access policies in 2026.
If your background leans GRC instead of SOC work, swap detection language for audits, control testing, policy ownership, vendor reviews, and evidence collection. For application security, show code scanning, threat modeling, CI/CD checks, and developer remediation work rather than general software delivery.
How to Prepare for Interviews
Remote cybersecurity interviews usually test how you think through risk, not just what tools you've used. Expect a mix of technical screens, incident-response scenarios, and communication questions built around remote work. For security engineering or cloud security roles, be ready to explain how you’d harden AWS or Azure environments, investigate a suspicious login trail, or tune SIEM alerts without flooding the team with noise.
Common formats in 2026 include live troubleshooting, take-home labs, and scenario prompts such as, “Walk me through your response to a phishing-led credential compromise affecting remote employees.” If the role leans toward GRC, compliance, or security operations, prepare examples that show policy judgment, audit support, access review decisions, or how you handled exceptions across distributed teams.
Use a few detailed stories with scope, tools, and outcomes: what you detected, how you prioritized severity, which controls you changed, and what improved after remediation. For remote cybersecurity jobs, interviewers often pay close attention to documentation, escalation habits, and how clearly you explain technical risk in writing and on calls.
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