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Hirekeyz Inc

Software Security Engineer

Quantico, VA · Remote

Remote (Quantico, VA and other areas within DMV) Duration: Long Term Contract Required skills/Level of Experience: * Active TS w/ SCI eligibility * 10+ years in cybersecurity engineering or security ...

Gnostech LLC

Software Engineer (US-Remote)

OR · Remote

Software Engineer (US-Remote) ID: 1191 Location: US-Remote or Marlton, NJ area Description A ... Minimum Security Clearance * Must be eligible and pass security screening to obtain DoD Top Secret ...

Qwiet AI

Software Engineer (Remote)

Qwiet AI is an innovative DevSecOps Security company with a mission of providing prevention ... We are a leading software security company specializing in Static Application Security Testing ...

Qwiet AI

Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

$125.40K - $165.30K/yr

Qwiet AI is an innovative DevSecOps Security company with a mission of providing prevention ... We are a leading software security company specializing in Static Application Security Testing ...

Changeis

Senior Software Engineer

$125.40K - $165.30K/yr

Remote * Software Engineer III: 6-10 years experience * Software Engineer IV: 11-15 years ... Ensure application performance, security, and scalability * Troubleshoot and resolve production ...

Stellar Professionals

Remote Software QA

Columbus, OH · Remote

Mostly remote, Occasional Travel is required to attend meetings. Shift: EST * Minimum of a bachelor ... Security Testing * Experience in Mobile Emulator Testing * Soft Skills: Has the ability to work ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote software security in the United States is $139,599.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRemote Software SecurityRemote Application Security
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHOWASP, CSSLP, CISSP
Work EnvironmentSecurity teams, development teams, remoteDevelopment teams, security teams, remote
Industry UsageIT, cybersecurity, software companiesSoftware development, cybersecurity, tech firms

Remote Software Security focuses on protecting entire software systems and infrastructure, including security protocols and threat mitigation. Remote Application Security specifically targets securing individual applications, ensuring code safety and vulnerability management. Both roles often overlap but differ in scope, with software security covering broader system security and application security concentrating on specific software products.

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Infographic showing various Remote Software Security job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,599 per year, or $67.1 per hour.

Software Security Engineer

Hirekeyz Inc

Quantico, VA • Remote

Contractor

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Role: Software Security Engineer

Location: Remote (Quantico, VA and other areas within DMV)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

Required skills/Level of Experience:

  • Active TS w/ SCI eligibility
  • 10+ years in cybersecurity engineering or security engineer roles
  • CISSP
  • Experience supporting ATO processes and implementing security controls
  • Strong understanding of federal security frameworks and NBIS requirements
  • Skilled in container security and cloud-native security practices
  • Familiarity with vulnerability scanning, monitoring, and remediation tools
  • Ability to collaborate across technical and compliance teams
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and continuous monitoring
  • Proficient in documenting security architecture and control implementation
  • Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • CISSP Certification
  • CompTIA Sec+ certification

Nice to have skills:

  • 5+ years supporting security in cloud migration or modernization projects
  • Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and automated security tooling