What Is a Remote Cybersecurity and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

Remote cybersecurity jobs focus on protecting a database or computer network. In these positions, you perform your duties remotely, from a location outside of a company office. You may work with one company or work on a freelance basis with multiple clients. You perform penetration testing to spot vulnerabilities in security systems and provide software updates and customizations to protect information and systems for a company or organization. If you work as a cyber security analyst, you may give reports to your clients or employer on their current security infrastructure.

The qualifications to start working as a cybersecurity professional in a remote location depend on your career plans and skills. Employers often prefer applicants and freelance remote workers who have at least a bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, or cybersecurity. Some may expect professional certification such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) accreditation. If you work as a freelancer, you may need references from past employers. As a remote worker, you need a reliable internet connection and relevant computer software and equipment.