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Horizon3.ai

Staff Attack Engineer, OCI

Get to Know Us Horizon3 is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of ... You'll research Oracle cloud services, identify attack paths and misconfigurations, develop ...

LTS

Cyber Security Analyst

Remote (U.S.) Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required with the ability to ... Artifact Research * PIA (Privacy Impact Analysis) and PTA (Privacy Threshold Analysis ...

Binary Defense

Cybersecurity Threat Hunter - REMOTE

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$106K - $143K/yr

The work spans researching breaking threat intelligence, hands-on analysis, detection engineering ... Preferred • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or Cybersecurity (or 4 or more ...

The Pennsylvania State University

... remote locations in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers, engineers, and technologists. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Cyber Security ...

LTS

Cyber Security Analyst

OR · On-site +1

Remote (U.S.) Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required with the ability to ... Artifact Research * PIA (Privacy Impact Analysis) and PTA (Privacy Threshold Analysis ...

Avertium

CyberSecurity Consultant | Contractor

... remote team environment. This role requires the ability to lead various architecture and ... Research and thought leadership: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats ...

Horizon3.ai

Senior Offensive Security Consultant

Get to Know Us Horizon3 is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of ... Published research, blog posts, or community contributions. * Relevant certifications (OSCP, OSCE ...

ARC Group

Cybersecurity Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · Remote

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER - REMOTE ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer ... Research, evaluate, validate, and recommend technical security solutions; assist with build, test ...

Avertium

CyberSecurity Consultant | Contractor

... remote team environment. This role requires the ability to lead various architecture and ... Research and thought leadership: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$47K - $63K/yr

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... We particularly welcome applicants whose research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration and ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote cyber security research in the United States is $93,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectRemote Cyber Security ResearchRemote Cyber Security Analyst
Required CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, remote, independent projectsSecurity operations centers, remote, monitoring and response
Employer & Industry UsageTech firms, research institutions, government agenciesCorporations, financial institutions, government agencies

Remote Cyber Security Research and Remote Cyber Security Analyst roles share similar certifications and often operate in remote environments. However, researchers focus on developing new security methods and vulnerabilities, while analysts monitor and respond to security threats. Both roles are vital in cybersecurity but serve different functions within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Remote Cyber Security Research job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,170 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Senior Cyber Security Ops Analyst | Remote | Contract

Remote

Spartan Technologies, Inc.
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Spartan Technologies, Inc.external

$75 - $85/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Ops Analyst
Applicants Need To Know
  • 6+ Month Contract
  • Work Status: USC, GC
  • Sponsorship: No, Sponsorship provided.
  • Office Type: Remote
  • Location: Eastern OR Central time zones
  • Hourly Rate: $75 to $85 W2 Only
  • No Corp-to-Corp

Please note that only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered for this position.
We seek a Senior Cyber Security Ops Analyst for our client. This is a contract position lasting 6+ months. The role is remote and requires availability in the Eastern or Central time zones.
As a Sr Cyber Security Ops Analyst, you will be responsible for security monitoring and incident response for both internal and external threats. You will collaborate with internal IT teams and MSSP to ensure effective security monitoring and response. Additionally, you will implement advanced security monitoring techniques to identify malicious behavior and develop automation response scripts to remediate commodity threats. Your role will also involve performing threat analysis utilizing industry standard frameworks and conducting threat research to improve detection and response capabilities. You will have the opportunity to propose and review security plans and policies to enhance the overall security environment.
The Work:
  • Conduct investigations and respond to internal and external security threats.
  • Oversee, respond to, and remediate DLP (data loss prevention) and SIEM events from on-premise and cloud systems.
  • Implement advanced security monitoring techniques to identify malicious behavior on SaaS, cloud systems, network, servers, and endpoints.
  • Manage, administer, and improve security monitoring products for DLP, SIEM, EDR, AV, Cloud Security products, IDS, and other industry-standard security technologies.
  • Develop automation response scripts to remediate commodity threats.
  • Perform threat hunting activities to identify compromised resources.
  • Understand and perform threat analysis utilizing industry-standard frameworks (kill chain and diamond model).
  • Perform threat research and intelligence gathering to improve detection and response capabilities.
  • Propose and review security plans and policies to improve the security environment.
  • Maintain operational playbooks, process diagrams, and documentation for security monitoring and response.
  • Review proposed Security deployments to ensure security monitoring requirements are met.
  • Provide off-hour support as needed for security monitoring and response activities.
  • Work closely with MSSP services, external forensic providers, and in-house IT teams to respond to and remediate security incidents both internal and external.
  • Review compromised systems to identify the root cause of security incidents.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in security monitoring and incident response
  • Strong knowledge of DLP (data loss prevention) and SIEM events
  • Experience with advanced security monitoring techniques on SaaS, cloud systems, network, servers, and endpoints
  • Proficiency in managing and administering security monitoring products for DLP, SIEM, EDR, AV, Cloud Security products, IDS, and other industry standard security technologies
  • Ability to develop automation response scripts for commodity threats
  • Familiarity with threat hunting activities to identify compromised resources
  • Understanding of threat analysis utilizing industry standard frameworks (kill chain and diamond model)
  • Experience in threat research and intelligence gathering to improve detection and response capabilities
  • Knowledge of reviewing security plans and policies to enhance the security environment
  • Strong documentation skills for operational playbooks, process diagrams, and security monitoring/response documentation
  • Ability to review proposed Security deployments to ensure compliance with security monitoring requirements
  • Willingness to provide off-hour support for security monitoring and response activities

Nice to Have:
  • Experience with cloud security technologies such as CASB, Cloud Access Security Brokers
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
  • Familiarity with industry compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR)
  • Certifications in relevant areas such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH
  • Experience working with incident response tools and processes

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