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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Overview

Open roles210+

Top employerGoogle

Top citySan Francisco, CA

Cities hiring60

Work type45% Hybrid

Top industryTechnology

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Security Delivery Manager Responsibilities:

Lead multiple security delivery management managers responsible for delivering security initiatives across vulnerability management, security tooling, and operational risk reduction
Define and drive the multi-year strategy for security delivery operations, aligning program priorities with company-wide security strategy and risk posture
Establish frameworks and operating models for how security programs are scoped, resourced, tracked, and reported across engineering and operations partners
Partner with security engineering, trust and safety, legal, and infrastructure leadership to ensure coordinated delivery of cross-functional security programs
Oversee the development and continuous improvement of security delivery metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for executive and board-level audiences
Build and develop a team of program managers, fostering a culture of accountability, operational rigor, and continuous improvement in security delivery
Identify systemic gaps in security program execution and drive organizational changes to improve delivery velocity and risk coverage
Lead escalation management and incident response coordination processes, ensuring rapid mobilization and clear communication during high-severity security events
Evaluate and improve tooling and automation strategies that support security program tracking, workflow management, and cross-team coordination
Represent security delivery operations in strategic planning cycles, headcount discussions, and cross-organizational governance forums

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience, with at least 4 years of managing managers or leading multi-team organizations
10+ years of experience in program or project management with a focus on security, trust, and safety, or risk, and compliance domains
Experience leading the delivery of large-scale security programs, including vulnerability management, security tooling operations, or incident response coordination
Experience managing cross-functional security programs involving engineering, legal, policy, and operations stakeholders
Experience defining delivery metrics and reporting frameworks for security initiatives such as vulnerability management, security reviews, or compliance control implementation
Experience identifying, escalating, and resolving delivery risks and dependencies in complex, multi-team security workstreams
Experience communicating security program status and risk posture in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar compliance and risk management standards
Background in using data and tooling to drive operational improvements in security delivery processes
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy review)
Experience working within application security, infrastructure security, or privacy engineering delivery contexts
Experience in building or improving security intake, triage, and remediation tracking workflow at scale

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$189,000/year to $259,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Security Delivery Manager Responsibilities:

Lead multiple security delivery management managers responsible for delivering security initiatives across vulnerability management, security tooling, and operational risk reduction
Define and drive the multi-year strategy for security delivery operations, aligning program priorities with company-wide security strategy and risk posture
Establish frameworks and operating models for how security programs are scoped, resourced, tracked, and reported across engineering and operations partners
Partner with security engineering, trust and safety, legal, and infrastructure leadership to ensure coordinated delivery of cross-functional security programs
Oversee the development and continuous improvement of security delivery metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for executive and board-level audiences
Build and develop a team of program managers, fostering a culture of accountability, operational rigor, and continuous improvement in security delivery
Identify systemic gaps in security program execution and drive organizational changes to improve delivery velocity and risk coverage
Lead escalation management and incident response coordination processes, ensuring rapid mobilization and clear communication during high-severity security events
Evaluate and improve tooling and automation strategies that support security program tracking, workflow management, and cross-team coordination
Represent security delivery operations in strategic planning cycles, headcount discussions, and cross-organizational governance forums

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience, with at least 4 years of managing managers or leading multi-team organizations
10+ years of experience in program or project management with a focus on security, trust, and safety, or risk, and compliance domains
Experience leading the delivery of large-scale security programs, including vulnerability management, security tooling operations, or incident response coordination
Experience managing cross-functional security programs involving engineering, legal, policy, and operations stakeholders
Experience defining delivery metrics and reporting frameworks for security initiatives such as vulnerability management, security reviews, or compliance control implementation
Experience identifying, escalating, and resolving delivery risks and dependencies in complex, multi-team security workstreams
Experience communicating security program status and risk posture in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar compliance and risk management standards
Background in using data and tooling to drive operational improvements in security delivery processes
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy review)
Experience working within application security, infrastructure security, or privacy engineering delivery contexts
Experience in building or improving security intake, triage, and remediation tracking workflow at scale

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$189,000/year to $259,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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Security Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco

34 jobs

San Diego

18 jobs

Los Angeles

18 jobs

Sunnyvale

16 jobs

Santa Clara

12 jobs

San Jose

11 jobs

Menlo Park

8 jobs

Mountain View

7 jobs

Irvine

6 jobs

Security Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Google14
Allied Universal12
Meta4
Deloitte4
HCI Systems4

Top Industries Hiring

Technology & Software14
Retail2
Science & Research2
Banking & Financial Services2
Manufacturing1

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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

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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 Google, Allied Universal, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, San Diego, and Los Angeles 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 62% of security manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 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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