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How much do remote cyber jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote cyber in the United States is $128,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in remote cybersecurity roles, and how can they be addressed?

Remote cybersecurity professionals often face challenges such as maintaining secure communication, managing access to sensitive systems, and responding quickly to incidents without in-person collaboration. To address these, it's important to use secure VPNs, multi-factor authentication, and robust endpoint security tools. Regular virtual team meetings and clear documentation help ensure effective collaboration and quick response times, while ongoing training keeps everyone updated on the latest threats and best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Cybersecurity Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Cybersecurity Specialist, you need expertise in network security, threat analysis, and incident response, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field and industry certifications like CISSP or CEH. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for remote collaboration and managing security threats. These competencies ensure robust protection of digital assets and enable quick, coordinated responses to cyber incidents in distributed work environments.

What is the difference between Remote Cyber vs Remote Network Security Specialist?

AspectRemote CyberRemote Network Security Specialist
Required CredentialsCybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)Network security certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+)
Work EnvironmentRemote, often project-based, focusing on cybersecurity threats and defensesRemote, focusing on securing network infrastructure and configurations
Industry UsageUsed across finance, healthcare, tech, and government sectorsPrimarily in IT, telecommunications, and enterprise networks
Common Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding cybersecurity roles and remote opportunitiesComparing network security roles and remote work options

Remote Cyber professionals focus on protecting digital assets from cyber threats, often working on incident response and vulnerability assessments. Remote Network Security Specialists concentrate on securing network infrastructure, firewalls, and configurations. While both roles require security certifications and remote work skills, their focus areas differ within the cybersecurity field.

What is a Remote Cyber job?

A Remote Cyber job refers to a cybersecurity position that can be performed from a location outside of a traditional office, typically from home or any remote setting. These roles involve protecting computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, such as hacking, malware, and data breaches. Remote cyber professionals use various tools and technologies to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, often collaborating with teams virtually. Common remote cyber roles include security analysts, penetration testers, and incident responders.
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Infographic showing various Remote Cyber job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,882 per year, or $62 per hour.
Manager, Cyber Threat Researcher, Cyber Intelligence (Remote Eligible)

Manager, Cyber Threat Researcher, Cyber Intelligence (Remote Eligible)

Capital One

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$121K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 142 rated banks


Job description

Manager, Cyber Threat Researcher, Cyber Intelligence (Remote Eligible)

The mission of Capital One's Cyber Intelligence service is to leverage cyber threat intelligence for good. The team's mission is to counter, disrupt and mitigate cyber adversaries targeting Capital One customers, associates, infrastructure and brand. We are looking for a Cyber Threat Researcher who is able to apply systems thinking and engineering techniques to accurately emulate, detect, and predict cyber threats and adversary intentions.

You have a growth mindset when it comes to maintaining expertise and knowledge in threat adversary trends and technologies. We are looking for someone who takes a forward leaning, innovative approach to problem solving, with passion for solving problems at Capital One scale and the desire to collaborate across functional teams. The ideal candidate should be comfortable showing off a constant technical curiosity, "getting into the weeds" on emerging technologies and how they can be used by actors and fraudsters with ill intent.


Responsibilities:

  • Create mechanisms to "connect the dots" between different spaces in order to combine signals in data that automatically highlight cyber threats across fraud and advanced enterprise threat activities

  • Maintain industry-wide expertise of the current cyber threat landscape and attack vectors

  • Synthesize disparate sets of data from sources such as malware, cyber attack patterns, closed and open-source intelligence to inform instrumentation, detections, and threat narratives such as storyboards

  • Build productive relationships with internal teams to contextualize, influence and inform Capital One's business units on emerging threats

  • Communicate investigative outcomes with technical architecture context and conclusions to a variety of audiences, including company senior leadership and business partners

Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

  • At least 4 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology

  • At least 4 years of experience performing incident response, threat hunting, threat intelligence, forensics, or offensive security

  • At least 3 years of experience in conducting investigations into cyber-enabled fraud, cybercrime, or advanced persistent threats

  • At least 2 years of experience in programming or scripting (Python, Perl, PHP, PowerShell)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 6 + years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology

  • 6 + years of experience performing incident response, threat hunting, threat intelligence, forensics, or offensive security

  • 3+ years of experience with public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • 3+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry (financial sector, financial technology, healthcare, or intelligence community)

  • 1+ year of experience working with Generative and Agentic AI tools


At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Remote (Regardless of Location): $179,400 - $204,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical


Chicago, IL: $179,400 - $204,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical


McLean, VA: $197,300 - $225,100 for Manager, Cyber Technical


New York, NY: $215,200 - $245,600 for Manager, Cyber Technical


Plano, TX: $179,400 - $204,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical


Richmond, VA: $179,400 - $204,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical






Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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