Cybersecurity Manager Jobs in California

Cybersecurity Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, defense contracting, financial services, and healthcare across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Major employers with deep California roots including Lockheed Martin, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente consistently recruit for these roles at every level from security team lead through senior director. Demand is strongest in cloud security, application security, and compliance and risk management, driven by the state's dense concentration of regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles97+
Top employerApple
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring23
Work type66% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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NVIDIA
Campaign Manager, Cybersecurity
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NVIDIA
Added 2w ago
Campaign Manager, Cybersecurity
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Marketing
Content & Communications
Growth Marketing
Product Marketing
Communications
Security Engineering
$136k - $213k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Optiv
Account Manager - Cybersecurity
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Optiv
Added 2w ago
Account Manager - Cybersecurity
Optiv
San Francisco, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
Security Engineering
$140k - $250k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Anthropic
Engineering Manager, Cybersecurity Products
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Anthropic
Added 3w ago
Engineering Manager, Cybersecurity Products
Anthropic
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Product Management
Technical Program Management
Security Engineering
$405k - $485k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Hyundai Capital America
Sr. Cybersecurity GRC Manager
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Hyundai Capital America
Added 1mo ago
Sr. Cybersecurity GRC Manager
Hyundai Capital America
Irvine, California
Compliance & Legal
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Risk
Security Engineering
$132k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Cornerstone OnDemand
Cybersecurity Program Manager
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Cornerstone OnDemand
Added 1mo ago
Cybersecurity Program Manager
Cornerstone OnDemand
Santa Monica, California
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Security Engineering
$104k - $166k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Cybersecurity Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
32 jobs
Santa Clara
9 jobs
Sunnyvale
8 jobs
San Diego
7 jobs
Cupertino
5 jobs
El Segundo
5 jobs
Los Angeles
4 jobs
Mountain View
4 jobs
San Mateo
4 jobs

Cybersecurity Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple9
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks5
  • Google
    Google4
  • Mattel
    Mattel4
  • Airwallex
    Airwallex3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software42
  • Electronics & Hardware13
  • Manufacturing7
  • Science & Research7
  • Consulting & Professional Services5

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, or a related technical field
  • Seven or more years of information security experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent professional certification recognized by California employers
  • Hands-on experience with NIST, ISO 27001, and California Consumer Privacy Act compliance frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage a security operations team and incident response program
  • Experience securing cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud at enterprise scale

Cybersecurity Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cybersecurity manager in California?

California does not issue a state license for cybersecurity managers, so the path runs through education, experience, and professional certification. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in a technical field plus several years of progressively responsible security experience. Certifications such as CISSP or CISM carry significant weight in hiring decisions. Candidates who have worked through California's heavily regulated finance, healthcare, or defense sectors often have a concrete advantage because those industries demand rigorous, documented security programs.

How much do cybersecurity managers make in California?

Cybersecurity managers 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 cybersecurity managers in California?

Employers hiring cybersecurity managers in California right now include Apple, Palo Alto Networks, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's mix of major tech headquarters, defense primes, large health systems, and financial institutions means demand runs across industries rather than concentrating in a single sector.

Which California cities have the most cybersecurity manager jobs?

San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale account for the largest share of cybersecurity manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of technology headquarters and venture-backed companies with mature security programs, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, aerospace, and financial services firms, and San Diego is anchored by a large defense contracting and biotech presence that requires cleared and compliance-focused security leadership.

Are there remote cybersecurity manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, because cybersecurity management relies heavily on strategy, policy, and oversight rather than physical presence. About 34% of cybersecurity manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted to distributed work. Governance, risk, and compliance functions are the most consistently remote, while roles tied to on-site security operations centers or classified defense programs typically remain in person.

How can I get hired as a cybersecurity manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or senior analyst role first and building management experience from there. Large California employers in technology and healthcare, including major Bay Area tech firms and health systems like Sutter Health, frequently post security engineer and analyst roles that evolve into supervisory positions. Earning a CompTIA Security+ or associate-level CISSP credential signals readiness for leadership, and candidates who have led incident response efforts or managed a small project team, even informally, are positioned to make the jump ahead of peers with equivalent technical backgrounds.

Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to cybersecurity manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings in one place. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer. No signup is required to search and apply.

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