Information Security Engineer Jobs in California
Information Security Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, defense, finance, and healthcare sectors, with openings from entry-level analysts through principal and staff engineers. The largest hiring metros are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente maintain substantial security teams. Cloud security, application security, and threat detection and response are the most consistently sought specializations across California. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Engineer, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work directly with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. You also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.
You use your industry experience to own and drive the resolution of complex security incidents, policy questions and technical security issues.
In this role, you will help set the focus, direction and impact of this organization with regards to product security. There is an exciting mix of work to be accomplished across multiple security domains. A few examples are: security reviews, security education, web application scanning and testing, vulnerability research and security data analysis all with the goal of highlighting and driving down risk.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Identify security issues and implement and design security controls, tools, and services to improve security systems and processes.
- Perform security reviews, research and reproduce vulnerabilities, design secure protocols and systems, and write tests and fuzzers. Look for vulnerabilities with techniques including reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static analysis.
- Review and develop secure operational practices, and provide security guidance for engineers and support staff. Review designs and drive towards defense in depth and security by default, both with one-time reviews and longer term engagements.
- Respond to vulnerabilities with repros, variant analysis, mitigations, and hardening. Focus on the security strategy for Google Cloud.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
- 5 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
- 5 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
- 1 year of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.
- Coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience identifying and mitigating network security risks using threat modeling and other risk identification techniques.
- Experience in applications security, cryptography, network security or systems security.
- Experience with C++ dynamic analysis and static code analysis.
- Expertise in security assessments, vulnerability management and security research.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
About the job
There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Engineer, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work directly with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. You also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.
You use your industry experience to own and drive the resolution of complex security incidents, policy questions and technical security issues.
In this role, you will help set the focus, direction and impact of this organization with regards to product security. There is an exciting mix of work to be accomplished across multiple security domains. A few examples are: security reviews, security education, web application scanning and testing, vulnerability research and security data analysis all with the goal of highlighting and driving down risk.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Identify security issues and implement and design security controls, tools, and services to improve security systems and processes.
- Perform security reviews, research and reproduce vulnerabilities, design secure protocols and systems, and write tests and fuzzers. Look for vulnerabilities with techniques including reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static analysis.
- Review and develop secure operational practices, and provide security guidance for engineers and support staff. Review designs and drive towards defense in depth and security by default, both with one-time reviews and longer term engagements.
- Respond to vulnerabilities with repros, variant analysis, mitigations, and hardening. Focus on the security strategy for Google Cloud.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
- 5 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
- 5 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
- 1 year of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.
- Coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience identifying and mitigating network security risks using threat modeling and other risk identification techniques.
- Experience in applications security, cryptography, network security or systems security.
- Experience with C++ dynamic analysis and static code analysis.
- Expertise in security assessments, vulnerability management and security research.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Information Security Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Roblox3
- Cellares2
- SentiLink2
- Sony Pictures Entertainment2
- AEVA1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software7
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Gaming & Esports2
- Media & Entertainment2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information security engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
- Active CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification preferred or required
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Familiarity with California Consumer Privacy Act compliance and data protection requirements
- Proficiency in cloud security practices across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, or security audits
Information Security Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a information security engineer in California?
California does not issue a state license specific to information security engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity, followed by certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+. Starting as a security analyst or IT administrator at a California technology company, healthcare system, or defense contractor is the most common way to build toward an engineer-level role.
How much do information security engineers make in California?
Information 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 information security engineers in California?
Employers hiring information security engineers in California right now include Roblox, Cellares, and SentiLink, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of defense contractors in San Diego, major technology firms in the Bay Area, and large health systems throughout the state keeps demand for this role consistently high across multiple industries.
Which California cities have the most information security engineer jobs?
San Francisco, San Mateo, and Culver City have the most information security engineer openings in California. The Bay Area's density of technology headquarters and fintech firms drives the largest share of postings, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, aerospace, and financial services, and San Diego's strong defense contracting sector anchors hiring in the south.
Are there remote information security engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 56% of information security engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the largely desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Roles focused on cloud security architecture, threat intelligence, and security operations center monitoring are the most consistently offered on a remote basis.
How can I get hired as a information security engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a security analyst or IT support role at a California technology company, health system, or government contractor, then moving into engineering responsibilities over time. Large California employers including county government agencies, UC system campuses, and mid-size defense contractors in San Diego regularly hire entry-level security analysts. Earning a CompTIA Security+ or associate-level cloud security credential before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over others without hands-on experience.
Where can I find and apply to information security engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to information security engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across technology, defense, finance, and healthcare employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly.
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