Remote Security Architect Salary
Remote security architect jobs pay a median $176k base, with most roles between $141k and $211k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 25 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 96 open roles hiring now.
Remote security architect salary
The median base salary for a remote security architect is $176k per year, with most roles between $141k and $211k — across 25 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 10% from senior ($175k) to principal ($193k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Who's hiring remote security architects
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote security architects make?
The median base salary for a remote security architect is about $176k per year, with most roles between $141k and $211k — across 25 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote security architects?
Companies hiring remote security architects right now include Akamai, AbbVie, ChainGPT, GuidePoint Security, Highmark Health, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote security architect job?
Across current remote security architect postings, the most requested skills are AWS, Azure, GCP, CISSP, Python, NIST. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote security architect jobs require?
61% of open remote security architect roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a security architect remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 96 open remote security architect roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote security architect jobs?
Every remote security architect job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.