Remote Security Engineer Jobs in United States
Remote security engineer jobs in United States pay a median $168k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 601 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Python, AWS, CI/CD.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand security engineer skills
Atlassian
Principal Enterprise Security Engineer
fal-ai
Staff Security Engineer
Barracuda Networks
Senior Endpoint Security Engineer
Ensemble Health Partners
Cybersecurity Engineer
Ensemble Health Partners
Application Security Engineer, Cybersecurity
Valon
Senior Security Engineer, Identity & Access Management (Remote)
Fivetran
Manager, Security Engineering, Operations
Hims & Hers
Senior Application Security Engineer (Remote)
Komodo Health
Senior Security Engineer, Product Security
Remote security engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote security engineer is $168k per year, with most roles between $147k and $190k — across 75 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 72% from mid level ($127k) to principal ($218k) 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.
Who's hiring remote security engineers
Experience mix across 601 open remote security engineer roles.
Top companies hiring remote security engineers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote security engineers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote security engineer in United States is about $168k per year, with most roles between $147k and $190k — across 75 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote security engineers?
Companies hiring remote security engineers right now include Jobgether, GDIT, ServiceNow, Ensemble Health Partners, TrueZero Technologies, 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 engineer job?
Across current remote security engineer postings, the most requested skills are Python, AWS, CI/CD, SIEM, Kubernetes, GCP. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote security engineer jobs require?
56% of open remote security engineer 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 engineer remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 601 open remote security engineer roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of November 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote security engineer jobs?
Every remote security engineer 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.