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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DESCRIPTION
About Us:
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
About the Role
Twitch is looking for a Security Incident Response Engineer to join our SIRT. Reporting to the SIRT Manager, you'll be at the heart of our mission to find, handle, and learn from security incidents across our global platform. We're looking for engineers who thrive coordinating response to emerging issues in information security who are ready to level up our defense. If you're passionate about protecting the Twitch community and solving complex security puzzles, we want to hear from you!
You can work from San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; or Seattle, WA.
You Will
- Participate in an on-call rotation that includes your peers on the Security Incident Response Team
- Qualify reports or alerts of activity as security incidents using clear guidelines that establish what a security incident is
- Evaluate the potential and realized impact of security incidents to Twitch
- Analyze threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Participate or create information sharing groups; communicate securely and responsibly
- Write and follow clear procedures so that our work can be accountable, repeated, measured, and improved
- Communicate with peers and leadership about timeline of a security related event with what potential and realized impact, how we discovered it, and how we're handling it
- Coordinate security incident response activities with affected teams to do the right thing for our customers and our organization
- Investigate, document, and implement agentic detection, enrichment, triage, response, and communication automations in every day processes
- Lead lessons learned discussions and help teams effect change across the business that reduces incident recurrence
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of information security and compliance experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, IT or equivalent
- Automation experience using scripting or programming languages (Go, Python, Ruby, Shell, or Perl)
- Ability to securely design and implement AI/ML-driven playbooks to automate common security operations
- Experience coordinating responses to security incidents
- Knowledge of security issues and threat landscape
- Background in cloud, host, network, and application security
- Familiarity with common Incident Response frameworks or lifecycle models like NIST-800-61, ISO/IEC 27035, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Security, or a related technical discipline
- Experience and familiarity with streaming and content creation
- Experience handling security incidents in hybrid cloud environment (AWS, GCP) and conducting log dives on cloud telemetry like CloudTrail
- Passion and excitement for Twitch
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, IRVINE - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually
USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 166,600.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
About Us:
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
About the Role
Twitch is looking for a Security Incident Response Engineer to join our SIRT. Reporting to the SIRT Manager, you'll be at the heart of our mission to find, handle, and learn from security incidents across our global platform. We're looking for engineers who thrive coordinating response to emerging issues in information security who are ready to level up our defense. If you're passionate about protecting the Twitch community and solving complex security puzzles, we want to hear from you!
You can work from San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; or Seattle, WA.
You Will
- Participate in an on-call rotation that includes your peers on the Security Incident Response Team
- Qualify reports or alerts of activity as security incidents using clear guidelines that establish what a security incident is
- Evaluate the potential and realized impact of security incidents to Twitch
- Analyze threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Participate or create information sharing groups; communicate securely and responsibly
- Write and follow clear procedures so that our work can be accountable, repeated, measured, and improved
- Communicate with peers and leadership about timeline of a security related event with what potential and realized impact, how we discovered it, and how we're handling it
- Coordinate security incident response activities with affected teams to do the right thing for our customers and our organization
- Investigate, document, and implement agentic detection, enrichment, triage, response, and communication automations in every day processes
- Lead lessons learned discussions and help teams effect change across the business that reduces incident recurrence
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of information security and compliance experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, IT or equivalent
- Automation experience using scripting or programming languages (Go, Python, Ruby, Shell, or Perl)
- Ability to securely design and implement AI/ML-driven playbooks to automate common security operations
- Experience coordinating responses to security incidents
- Knowledge of security issues and threat landscape
- Background in cloud, host, network, and application security
- Familiarity with common Incident Response frameworks or lifecycle models like NIST-800-61, ISO/IEC 27035, etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Security, or a related technical discipline
- Experience and familiarity with streaming and content creation
- Experience handling security incidents in hybrid cloud environment (AWS, GCP) and conducting log dives on cloud telemetry like CloudTrail
- Passion and excitement for Twitch
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, IRVINE - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually
USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 166,600.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
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, Google, and Roblox, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Sunnyvale, and California 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 78% of security engineering manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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