Security Manager Jobs in California
Security Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate headquarters, technology campuses, healthcare systems, entertainment studios, and large-scale logistics and infrastructure operations across a seniority range from entry-level security supervisor to senior director. The busiest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Google, and Northrop Grumman maintain large and ongoing security operations. The most in-demand specialties include physical security program management, executive protection, and integrated threat assessment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location
Strava SF
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
DepartmentTechnologyEngineering
Compensation
- $270K – $290K • Offers Equity
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About Strava
Strava is the app for active people. With over 200 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Start your journey with Strava today.
Our mission is simple: to motivate people to live their best active lives. We believe in the power of movement to connect and drive people forward.
About This Role
Strava's Cybersecurity team protects the trust of over 200 million athletes by securing our platform, our data, and the systems our community depends on every day. Enterprise Security Engineering owns the engineering, architecture, and operation of the systems that secure Strava's workforce and corporate environment across a globally distributed company.
As the Senior Manager of Enterprise Security Engineering, you will own the strategy and execution of Strava's corporate security program. Reporting directly to the CISO, you will lead a lean, high-performing engineering team responsible for securing Strava's internal environment while partnering across the business to enable secure growth.
This is a highly technical leadership role. You'll define the long-term roadmap and operating model for the function, including which capabilities Strava owns internally versus delivers through strategic partners, while balancing strategic leadership with execution and making risk-based decisions that strengthen security without slowing the business down.
We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to spending more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco office, three days per week.
What You'll Do
Own and execute the enterprise security roadmap across corporate identity, endpoint, email, corporate network and SaaS security.
Lead a small team of enterprise security engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, operational rigor and ownership.
Stay hands-on by designing, building, and configuring security capabilities alongside your team when needed.
Build an operating model that combines internal engineering with strategic partners, determining what should be owned in-house and holding vendors accountable for measurable security outcomes.
Architect and evolve Strava's identity and access management platform, including SSO, MFA, privileged access, identity governance, lifecycle automation, and Zero Trust principles across cloud and SaaS environments.
Secure Strava's enterprise environment by driving the architecture, hardening, and automation of endpoints, enterprise networking, email, collaboration platforms, SaaS applications, and third-party integrations.
Develop and execute strategies for enterprise AI security, data security, vulnerability and exposure management, and continuous hardening of the corporate environment.
Partner closely with IT, Engineering, Legal, People, Workplace to build secure-by-default experiences.
Partner with the Detection & Response team during corporate-related security incidents.
Communicate priorities, risks, and measurable outcomes to the CISO and senior leadership.
What You'll Bring to the Team
Leadership
10+ years of experience designing, building, and operating Enterprise Security programs in modern cloud-first environments.
3+ years leading security engineering teams, with experience coaching engineers while remaining technically engaged.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and executives through clear, risk-based decision making.
Deep expertise in operating enterprise security capabilities at scale, including MFA, SSO,OAuth, MDM, EDR, device compliance and fleet management across macOS and Windows.
Experience working with tooling such as Okta, Intune, Jamf, ZTNA, Sailpoint, GWS, Slack, Github.
Experience designing enterprise security architectures that balance strong security with employee productivity and developer velocity.
Experience managing strategic security vendors and managed service providers.
Bonus Points
Experience with DLP, CASB, SSPM, DSPM, or modern data security platforms.
Experience integrating AI governance and security into enterprise productivity platforms.
Experience building self-service security capabilities and security automation for internal users.
Why Join Us?
Movement brings us together. At Strava, we’re building the world’s largest community of active people, helping them stay motivated and achieve their goals.
Our global team is passionate about making movement fun, meaningful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re shaping the technology, growing our community, or driving innovation, your work at Strava makes an impact.
When you join Strava, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a movement. If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and drive, let’s build something incredible together.
Strava builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, Madrone Partners and Jackson Square Ventures, and we’re expanding in order to exceed the needs of our growing community of global athletes. Our culture reflects our community. We are continuously striving to hire and engage teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together.
Strava is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Strava, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security manager jobs across California.
- California BSIS Guard Registration or qualified manager-level license required
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) credential preferred
- Five or more years of progressive security operations or law enforcement experience
- Demonstrated experience managing teams, vendors, and enterprise security programs
- Proficiency with access control systems, CCTV platforms, and incident reporting software
Security Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security manager in California?
Becoming a security manager in California typically requires a combination of education and a valid license issued by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree alongside several years of hands-on security experience. Earning an industry credential such as the Certified Protection Professional designation strengthens candidacy significantly. Candidates with supervisory or law enforcement backgrounds who hold an active BSIS registration are consistently preferred in California listings.
How much do security managers make in California?
Security managers in California earn a median of about $118,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,690 for the lowest 10% to over $203,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security managers in California?
Employers hiring security managers in California right now include Allied Universal, Apple, and Anduril, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of major tech campuses, healthcare networks, and defense contractors means openings are spread across both corporate and government-adjacent environments throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most security manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most security manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its concentration of entertainment studios, corporate headquarters, and healthcare systems, while San Francisco and San Diego reflect demand from major tech employers and a significant defense and military-adjacent contractor presence in the southern part of the state.
Are there remote security manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Security manager roles are predominantly on-site by nature, requiring physical oversight of facilities, personnel, and access control systems. About 52% of security manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on program governance, policy development, or enterprise risk functions that do not require a daily physical presence.
How can I get hired as a security manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a security officer or shift supervisor role at a large California employer such as a hospital system, university, or major tech campus, where internal promotion into management is common. Obtaining your California BSIS registration early signals seriousness to hiring managers. Organizations like Kaiser Permanente and UC system campuses regularly bring in candidates through structured progression tracks. Lateral moves from law enforcement, military service, or facilities management are also recognized paths into security management in California.
Where can I find and apply to security manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to security manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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