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How much do remote cyber security lead jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote cyber security lead in the United States is $67,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Cyber Security Lead vs Remote Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectRemote Cyber Security LeadRemote Cyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCISSP, CISA, CEHCISSP, Security+, CEH
Work EnvironmentOversees security teams, strategic planningMonitors security systems, analyzes threats
Employer UsageUsed in leadership roles across industriesUsed in operational roles within security teams

The Remote Cyber Security Lead focuses on strategic security management and team leadership, requiring advanced certifications and experience. In contrast, the Remote Cyber Security Analyst primarily monitors security systems and analyzes threats, often with similar certifications but less managerial responsibility. Both roles are vital in cybersecurity, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Remote Cyber Security Lead job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,675 per year, or $32.5 per hour.
REMOTE Cybersecurity Engineer ( W2 direct hire, no C2C )

REMOTE Cybersecurity Engineer ( W2 direct hire, no C2C )

System One

Denver, CO • Remote

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

*** This is a direct hire role *** NO C2C candidates, NO 3rd parties *** Must-have domain experience: ideally, experience on projects for HUD (the US Department of Housing and Urban Development) or similar state or municipal agencies involved in public housing programs. Alternatively, experience on projects for civilian US federal agencies (outside the defense, intelligence, and national security sectors) or similar state agencies, or experience in highly regulated industries such as insurance, banking, or healthcare.

For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko and then email your resume, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to denis.potapenko@systemone.com - make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message.

REMOTE Cybersecurity Engineer :

- This role is responsible for securing enterprise infrastructure, responding to cyber threats, administering Microsoft 365 security, and helping ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. - Implement, and maintain enterprise security controls across cloud and on-premises environments. - Manage security compliance and assist in security policy creation - Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, phishing attempts, malware, and suspicious activity. - Perform vulnerability assessments, remediation tracking, and security hardening. - Manage endpoint protection systems, email security, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity security controls. - Configure and maintain SIEM, logging, and monitoring platforms. - Conduct threat hunting and proactive security reviews. - Microsoft 365 and Cloud Security : Administer Microsoft 365 security tools including Microsoft Defender , Entra ID (Azure AD) , Conditional Access, Intune, Purview, Exchange Online Protection - Implement DLP, retention, and email security policies. - Secure remote access, mobile devices, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. - Secure Firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, switches, and servers. - Review Firewall rules and network segmentation. - Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives. - Assist with patch management and secure configuration baselines. - Provide escalation support for security-related help desk issues. - Lead response efforts during security incidents and outages. - Conduct user security awareness training and phishing simulations. Required Qualifications :

- Must-have domain experience: Ideally, experience on projects for HUD (the US Department of Housing and Urban Development) or similar state or municipal agencies involved in public housing programs. Alternatively, experience on projects for civilian US federal agencies (outside the defense, intelligence, and national security sectors) or similar state agencies, or experience in highly regulated industries such as insurance, banking, or healthcare. - Experience implementing security controls and solutions from scratch - not just maintaining or monitoring established systems - with a working knowledge of security best practices and the ability to determine what to implement and how to execute it effectively. - At least 5+ years of hands-on IT security / cybersecurity engineering experience. - Strong experience with Microsoft 365 security technologies specifically. - Experience with: Firewalls and VPN technologies, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Email security platforms, Vulnerability management tools, Windows Server and Hybrid Active Directory, Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards. Preferred Qualifications : - Certifications such as: CISSP, Security+ , SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, CEH For immediate consideration, please connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpotapenko and then email your resume, current location, availability, and compensation expectations directly to denis.potapenko@systemone.com - make sure to include the exact job title and job location in your email message.

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