Security And Compliance Jobs in California

Security And Compliance jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, technology, healthcare, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst through chief compliance officer. The largest hiring markets are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers such as Wells Fargo, Salesforce, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep security and compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties include information security compliance, healthcare regulatory affairs, and financial industry regulatory oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles35
Top employerAllied Universal
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring19
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryScience

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Security Officer Full Time Access Control Compliance
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Security Officer Full Time Access Control Compliance
Allied Universal
Carson, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Staff Security Engineer- Security and Compliance
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Staff Security Engineer- Security and Compliance
Veeam Software
San Jose, California
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$289k - $537k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5,001-10,000

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IT, Security, and Compliance Manager
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IT, Security, and Compliance Manager
FAV
Santa Monica, California
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$140k - $170k/yr
On-Site
ISO certification audits

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Security Officer Screening Compliance
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Security Officer Screening Compliance
Allied Universal
Rialto, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security Officer Enhanced Screening Compliance
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Security Officer Enhanced Screening Compliance
Allied Universal
Rialto, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Security And Compliance Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
5 jobs
San Francisco
5 jobs
Sunnyvale
4 jobs
Rialto
2 jobs
Rocklin
2 jobs
Culver City
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
Mountain View
2 jobs
Carson
1 job

Security And Compliance Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Allied Universal7 open roles
TikTok3 open roles
Anthropic3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security and compliance jobs across California.

  • Relevant compliance certification such as CCEP, CRCM, or CISSP preferred by most California employers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, law, information systems, or a related field typically required
  • Demonstrated experience with California-specific regulations including CCPA and CMIA
  • Proficiency with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, or equivalent compliance management tools
  • Ability to interpret and apply federal and California state regulatory frameworks across business units
  • Strong written communication skills for policy documentation, audit reports, and regulatory correspondence

Security And Compliance Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security and compliance in California?

Most security and compliance roles in California require a bachelor's degree in a field such as business administration, information systems, law, or finance, combined with relevant certifications. Widely recognized credentials include the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, and for information security roles, the CISSP or CISM. California does not maintain a single state licensing board for compliance professionals, but employers in regulated industries such as healthcare and financial services often specify certifications aligned with California's own regulatory requirements, including CCPA compliance expertise.

How much do security and compliances make in California?

Security and compliances 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 security and compliances in California?

Employers hiring security and compliances in California right now include Allied Universal, TikTok, and Anthropic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense concentration of regulated industries, from large health systems and financial institutions to major technology companies subject to state privacy law, means consistent demand across a wide range of employer types.

Which California cities have the most security and compliance jobs?

The cities with the most security and compliance openings in California are San Jose, San Francisco, and Sunnyvale. San Francisco's concentration of financial services firms and technology companies drives the highest volume of postings, while Los Angeles draws demand from entertainment, healthcare, and defense sectors, and San Diego's strong biotech and military contractor presence generates steady compliance hiring across those specialized industries.

Are there remote security and compliance jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Security and compliance work is primarily desk-based and analytical, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 60% of security and compliance openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely this role has shifted toward distributed work since the pandemic. Policy review, regulatory monitoring, audit coordination, and training development are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.

How can I get hired as a security and compliance in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a closely adjacent role such as paralegal, internal auditor, risk analyst, or IT administrator, where you have already handled policy, controls, or regulatory documentation. Large California healthcare systems and financial institutions, including major hospital networks and regional banks, regularly bring on compliance associates and coordinator trainees who learn on the job. Earning a foundational certification such as the Certified in Healthcare Compliance or completing a California community college paralegal or business law program signals seriousness to hiring managers and compensates for limited direct compliance experience.

Where can I find and apply to security and compliance jobs in California?

You can find and apply to security and compliance jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings below to see what matches your background, then apply directly to the roles that fit.

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