Cloud Security Engineer Jobs in California
Cloud Security Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, defense contracting, and healthcare, with openings at every level from associate to principal engineer. The heaviest hiring is in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Google, Salesforce, and Northrop Grumman maintain large security engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties are cloud identity and access management, zero trust architecture, and DevSecOps pipeline security. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will define and implement the security strategy and controls across our hybrid and multi-cloud environment. Embedded within the Platform Security team, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering closely with Infosec and Infrastructure teams to secure our cloud infrastructure. Your architectural decisions will directly impact the security of a global platform.
You Will:
- Create Paved Roads: Build innovative services and tooling that make the secure path the easiest path, enabling developers to deploy faster and safer.
- Engineer Self-Healing Infrastructure: Architect and scale systems that monitor our cloud posture and automatically enforce a self-healing security baseline.
- Design Secure-by-Default Blueprints: Partner deeply with infrastructure teams to bake threat modeling and secure-by-default patterns into the core DNA of our cloud environments.
- Implement Effective Guardrails: Deploy organizational security controls that protect our developers without slowing them down.
- Advance Detections: Write and optimize detections tailored specifically to our footprint.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You Have:
- 4+ years: of relevant professional experience.
- Experience writing and maintaining: code in at least one programming language such as Python, Golang or C#, and you are eager to learn new languages and technologies.
- Experience with: automation, IaC, system hardening, container security concepts, cloud security policy and observability.
- Deep understanding: of cloud service architecture and cloud security concepts.
- Familiarity with: container orchestration systems, such as Kubernetes.
- Understanding of: network security concepts and best practices, ex: enabling secure connectivity between resources, implementing egress controls.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You Are:
- Collaborative: You love working with your direct team and cross-functional partners.
- Thoughtful of build vs. buy decisions: You can build solutions, but you also review what tools are available.
- Comfortable with ambiguity: You can gather data and make informed decisions when there is no clear answer.
COMPENSATION
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.
- Annual Salary Range: $216,680—$269,170 USD
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.
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Cloud Security Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple7

- Palo Alto Networks6

- Obsidian Security5

- Snowflake5

- Adobe4

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software101
- Electronics & Hardware19
- Science & Research8
- Artificial Intelligence6
- Consulting & Professional Services6
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud security engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related technical field
- Industry certification such as CCSP, CISSP, or AWS Certified Security Specialty
- Hands-on experience securing cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code and security tooling such as Terraform and Prisma Cloud
- Knowledge of NIST, CIS, and SOC 2 compliance frameworks relevant to California enterprise environments
- Experience with threat detection, SIEM platforms, and cloud-native security monitoring tools
Cloud Security Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud security engineer in California?
There is no California state license required to work as a cloud security engineer. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity, followed by hands-on experience in IT or systems administration. Earning a recognized industry certification such as the CCSP or CISSP is the most reliable way to meet California employer requirements. Many candidates build cloud-specific skills through vendor training programs before applying.
How much do cloud security engineers make in California?
Cloud security engineers in California earn a median of about $138,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,070 for the lowest 10% to over $221,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud security engineers in California?
Employers hiring cloud security engineers in California right now include Apple, Palo Alto Networks, and Obsidian Security, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of cloud-native technology companies, defense contractors, and large financial institutions makes it one of the deepest markets in the country for this role.
Which California cities have the most cloud security engineer jobs?
San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Santa Clara have the most cloud security engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its dense concentration of cloud platform providers and enterprise software companies, while Los Angeles draws heavily from media, fintech, and aerospace employers, and San Diego's market is driven largely by defense contractors and biotech firms with significant cloud infrastructure.
Are there remote cloud security engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of cloud security engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves securing cloud platforms and reviewing configurations rather than maintaining physical infrastructure. Roles focused on cloud architecture review, policy enforcement, and security automation tend to be the most consistently remote.
How can I get hired as a cloud security engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a cloud administrator, IT analyst, or systems engineer role, where you already handle infrastructure and can build security skills on top of that foundation. Large California technology employers and government contractors often post associate security engineer or security analyst roles that serve as entry points. Earning a cloud security certification such as the AWS Certified Security Specialty or CompTIA Security+ before applying gives candidates a measurable edge, and contributing to open-source security tooling or completing hands-on labs in a personal cloud environment rounds out a portfolio that compensates for limited formal experience.
Where can I find and apply to cloud security engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to cloud security engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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