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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Department: Applied Technology
Status: Exempt, Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cybersecurity & ITGC Compliance Manager implements the IT related controls and procedures for Archdiocesan operations and monitors & reports on the application of IT security. The Manager works with all IT process stakeholders, auditors, and management to identify the appropriate controls, write process documentation to define controls' implementation for various processes, educates staff on controls as well as general cybersecurity subjects, and monitors compliance with published control and security processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.
- Solicit and accept input from audit findings and management to identify control and security gaps in Archdiocesan IT systems
- Match identified gaps to common control frameworks (NIST, ITIL, SANS CIS, etc.) and develop control process and security procedure documentation to address gaps.
- Develop training materials, present them to staff, and conduct training of the employees that will be subject to relevant controls and procedures.
- Monitor compliance to established controls and security procedures and report compliance data to management for further action. Create the appropriate Scorecards for each audience (i.e., Phishing attacks, % of Employees Completed Phishing Training, the pass/fail ratio by Department, and the ADLA Success/Fail on Phishing Tests). Build the same reporting Metrics for Key Cybersecurity risks report ADLA Benchmarks for review and comparison.
- Participate in daily IT operations to gain and maintain current knowledge of all levels of Archdiocesan IT systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:
- Bachelor's degree required and preferred in an Information Technology related field, or a minimum of 6 years of progressive job experience in the field. Master's Degree desirable, but not required
- Relevant certifications (i.e., CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CISSP) or progressive course work preferred.
- Archdiocesan VIRTUS certification and fingerprinting (to be completed after offer)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Proficiency with the architecture and operation of both on premise and cloud-based hardware, software applications, and network infrastructures.
- This position requires establishing and maintaining good working relationships across ministries and locations around the Archdiocese and understanding the dynamic culture of the organization.
Skill in:
- Effective written and oral communications.
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
- Disciplined and self-directed project planning and execution on assigned projects.
- Strong technical communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to tailor content for audiences across the spectrum of education, experience, and sophistication. Bilingual skills in other languages, especially Spanish are desirable but not required.
Ability to:
- Experience and ability in working on multiple projects with various teams simultaneously.
- Valid driver's license, appropriate and insured motor vehicle, and the willingness to drive to any location within the Archdiocese (Mileage will be compensated at current IRS per-mile rate).
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
- Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
- Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.
Compensation: $112,410 - $140,512
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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 Anthropic, EY, and NOOKS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Corona 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 75% of cybersecurity manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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