Security Engineering Manager Jobs in California
Security Engineering Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, defense, finance, and cloud infrastructure, with openings at every level from hands-on technical leads through senior directors overseeing enterprise security programs. The largest hiring markets are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Northrop Grumman, and Wells Fargo have deep, long-standing security engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties are cloud security architecture, product security, and security operations leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snap Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by securing the systems and data that power Snapchat. We safeguard hundreds of millions of Snapchatters every day, ensuring that every product and service is built on a foundation of security and resilience. Our values guide everything we do - from how we anticipate and mitigate threats to how we collaborate across Snap. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for a Security Engineering Manager to lead our Identity Access Management team here at Snap!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and grow a team of security engineers focused on identity and access management across Snap’s cloud and infrastructure environments.
- Define and execute the technical strategy for IAM, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, and access governance.
- Design and implement scalable security controls, automation, and guardrails across GCP and AWS environments.
- Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code.
- Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to enforce least privilege access while enabling developer productivity.
- Drive security reviews, risk assessments, and incident response efforts related to identity and access security.
- Mentor engineers and influence cross-functional stakeholders on IAM strategy, security priorities, and long-term technical direction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong technical leadership experience managing security engineering or infrastructure security teams.
- Deep understanding of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, privileged access management, and access governance.
- Experience designing and securing large-scale cloud environments in GCP and/or AWS.
- Strong software engineering and system design skills, including automation, distributed systems, and cloud-native security.
- Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
- Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices.
- Experience implementing organization-wide security controls and balancing least privilege with usability and scale.
- Familiarity with container and Kubernetes security principles; experience with EKS or GKE is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
- 8+ years of post-bachelor’s security experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 7+ years of post-grad security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 4 years of post-grad security experience
- 1+ year(s) of experience as an Engineering Manager
- Experience leading security initiatives related to identity, access management, or cloud security.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building or scaling enterprise IAM platforms and cloud access governance solutions.
- Familiarity with modern identity standards and protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, SAML, and SCIM.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and security automation frameworks.
- Experience partnering with compliance, audit, or risk management organizations.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
OUR BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $251,000-$377,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $238,000-$358,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $213,000-$320,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
INTRODUCTION
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snap Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by securing the systems and data that power Snapchat. We safeguard hundreds of millions of Snapchatters every day, ensuring that every product and service is built on a foundation of security and resilience. Our values guide everything we do - from how we anticipate and mitigate threats to how we collaborate across Snap. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.
We’re looking for a Security Engineering Manager to lead our Identity Access Management team here at Snap!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and grow a team of security engineers focused on identity and access management across Snap’s cloud and infrastructure environments.
- Define and execute the technical strategy for IAM, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, and access governance.
- Design and implement scalable security controls, automation, and guardrails across GCP and AWS environments.
- Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code.
- Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to enforce least privilege access while enabling developer productivity.
- Drive security reviews, risk assessments, and incident response efforts related to identity and access security.
- Mentor engineers and influence cross-functional stakeholders on IAM strategy, security priorities, and long-term technical direction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong technical leadership experience managing security engineering or infrastructure security teams.
- Deep understanding of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, privileged access management, and access governance.
- Experience designing and securing large-scale cloud environments in GCP and/or AWS.
- Strong software engineering and system design skills, including automation, distributed systems, and cloud-native security.
- Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.
- Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices.
- Experience implementing organization-wide security controls and balancing least privilege with usability and scale.
- Familiarity with container and Kubernetes security principles; experience with EKS or GKE is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
- 8+ years of post-bachelor’s security experience; or a Master’s degree in a technical field + 7+ years of post-grad security experience; or a PhD in a related technical field + 4 years of post-grad security experience
- 1+ year(s) of experience as an Engineering Manager
- Experience leading security initiatives related to identity, access management, or cloud security.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building or scaling enterprise IAM platforms and cloud access governance solutions.
- Familiarity with modern identity standards and protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, SAML, and SCIM.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and security automation frameworks.
- Experience partnering with compliance, audit, or risk management organizations.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
OUR BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $251,000-$377,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $238,000-$358,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $213,000-$320,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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Security Engineering Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple3
- Anthropic2
- Databricks2
- Mattel2
- Microsoft2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software26
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Manufacturing4
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Science & Research3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security engineering manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related engineering field
- Active CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification recognized by California enterprise employers
- Seven or more years of security engineering experience including at least two in a management role
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional security teams within large California tech or defense environments
- Deep technical knowledge of cloud security platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience building and executing security roadmaps aligned with California regulatory frameworks including CCPA
Security Engineering Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security engineering manager in California?
The path typically starts with a foundation in software or systems engineering, followed by several years in individual-contributor security roles before moving into management. California employers strongly favor candidates holding industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM, which validate both technical depth and governance knowledge. There is no state-issued license required for this role in California, but large Bay Area and Los Angeles employers often expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity alongside that certification background.
How much do security engineering managers make in California?
Security engineering managers 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 security engineering managers in California?
Employers hiring security engineering managers in California right now include Apple, Anthropic, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of major tech headquarters, defense contractors, and financial services firms makes it one of the densest markets in the country for this role.
Which California cities have the most security engineering manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Santa Clara have the most security engineering manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of the density of major tech headquarters and cloud infrastructure companies, while Los Angeles draws hiring from entertainment technology, aerospace, and financial services, and San Diego benefits from a strong defense and cybersecurity contractor presence anchored by firms supporting federal and military clients.
Are there remote security engineering manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 37% of security engineering manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves strategy, architecture review, and cross-team coordination that can happen distributed. The parts of the role most suited to remote work are security program planning, policy development, and vendor management, while on-site presence is more common when the team oversees physical infrastructure or classified systems.
How can I get hired as a security engineering manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior security engineer or security analyst role into a team-lead position within the same California employer before stepping into formal management. Large Bay Area technology companies and defense contractors in San Diego often run internal leadership development programs that prepare senior individual contributors for their first management assignment. Earning a CISSP or completing a management-track program at a California university extension can strengthen a candidacy, and building a portfolio of cross-functional security projects demonstrates readiness for people leadership before the title changes.
Where can I find and apply to security engineering manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to security engineering manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other markets statewide. Find the roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to each one.
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