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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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: California, USA; Arizona, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions across multiple security domains.
- 8 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
- 8 years of experience working end-to-end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
- Experience with incident management, customer-facing and computer forensics.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certifications in cloud platforms.
- Experience in security competitions, Capture the Flags (CTFs) or testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Overthewire, etc.
- People Management experience
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
About the job
As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. In this role, you will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.US: $168000 - $243000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations.
- Lead complex client-facing investigations and examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
- Recognize and codify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs); Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant’s incident investigation processes that can be applied to current and future investigations.
- Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: California, USA; Arizona, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions across multiple security domains.
- 8 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
- 8 years of experience working end-to-end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
- Experience with incident management, customer-facing and computer forensics.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed.
Preferred qualifications:
- Certifications in cloud platforms.
- Experience in security competitions, Capture the Flags (CTFs) or testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Overthewire, etc.
- People Management experience
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
About the job
As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. In this role, you will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.US: $168000 - $243000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations.
- Lead complex client-facing investigations and examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
- Recognize and codify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs); Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant’s incident investigation processes that can be applied to current and future investigations.
- Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
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Cloud Security Engineer Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- Google16
- Illumio3
- ALTRUIST3
- Palo Alto Networks3
- Hyundai AutoEver America2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Science & Research
- Media & Entertainment
- Electronics & Hardware
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 Google, Illumio, and ALTRUIST, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Sunnyvale, San Francisco, and San Jose 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 67% of cloud security engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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