Incident Response Engineer Jobs in California
Incident Response Engineer jobs in California sit at the center of one of the most active cybersecurity hiring markets in the country, with demand concentrated in enterprise technology, defense contracting, financial services, and healthcare across roles from junior analysts through principal engineers. The largest hiring volume runs through the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Google, Northrop Grumman, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep security teams. Cloud security incident response, threat hunting, and SIEM engineering are the sub-areas drawing the strongest California demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Patrol Driver Incident Response
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Patrol Driver Incident Response in Salinas, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a healthcare location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This driving role requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy. Deliver outstanding customer service and clear communication while demonstrating our agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-focused, and integrity-driven values.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of healthcare facilities, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas; report unusual conditions and potential hazards.
- Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site-specific procedures, helping to maintain an orderly environment.
- Document incidents, observations, and patrol activities accurately and communicate relevant information to supervisors and site personnel.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices. PPO14417
Requisition ID
2026-1652529
Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Patrol Driver Incident Response
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Patrol Driver Incident Response in Salinas, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a healthcare location, you will conduct routine vehicle and foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This driving role requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy. Deliver outstanding customer service and clear communication while demonstrating our agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-focused, and integrity-driven values.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Respond to incidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of healthcare facilities, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas; report unusual conditions and potential hazards.
- Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site-specific procedures, helping to maintain an orderly environment.
- Document incidents, observations, and patrol activities accurately and communicate relevant information to supervisors and site personnel.
Minimum Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices. PPO14417
Requisition ID
2026-1652529
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- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in incident response engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Chronicle
- Relevant certification such as GCIH, GCFE, CEH, or CISSP recognized by California employers
- Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end incident investigations from triage through post-mortem
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and log analysis
- Familiarity with cloud environments including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and their security tooling
Incident Response Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an incident response engineer in California?
Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems, though equivalent self-taught backgrounds paired with recognized certifications are accepted at many organizations. California does not issue a state license for this role, so the credential that carries the most weight with California hiring teams is an industry certification such as the GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or CISSP. Building hands-on experience through a SOC analyst or security operations role is the most reliable path into incident response engineering in this state.
How much do incident response engineers make in California?
Incident response engineers in California earn a median of about $134,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $222,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire incident response engineers in California?
Employers hiring incident response engineers in California right now include Allied Universal, a16z, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of major tech headquarters, defense contractors, and large healthcare systems means consistent year-round demand for this role across a wide range of sectors.
Which California cities have the most incident response engineer jobs?
San Francisco, Irvine, and Ontario account for the most incident response engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of cloud and enterprise technology companies, Los Angeles draws from entertainment, finance, and defense contractors based in the region, and San Diego benefits from the large military and defense technology presence anchored there.
Are there remote incident response engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most security roles, because much of the work centers on log analysis, tool management, and investigation workflows that run entirely through cloud platforms. About 50% of incident response engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed security teams have become. Threat intelligence, SIEM engineering, and detection engineering sub-roles tend to be the most remote-accessible, while forensic and on-site IR work remains largely in-person.
How can I get hired as an incident response engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a SOC analyst or cybersecurity analyst role first, then moving laterally into incident response once you have live triage experience. Large California employers like Northrop Grumman, Palo Alto Networks, and Kaiser Permanente run associate security programs and early-career pipelines that accept candidates without prior professional experience. Earning the CompTIA Security+ or GCIH certification before you apply strengthens your application considerably, and building a portfolio through capture-the-flag competitions or a home lab is a concrete signal California hiring managers look for when evaluating entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to incident response engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to incident response engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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