Security Operations Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Security Operations Engineer jobs in San Francisco are concentrated in the Financial District, SoMa, and Mission Bay, across fintech, enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity firms. Employers hiring right now include Allied Universal, Brex, and Figma. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Security Operations Center Operator
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Allied Universal is Hiring a SOC Operator to work at a location in San Francisco
- Active CA Guard Card
- Security experience of 1 or more years
- Intermediate to advanced technology skills
- Level 1 Certificate (Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Certificate)
- Use of personal electronic devices while on duty is prohibited
Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator. The Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator is staffed twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The position monitors all security, communications and fire/life safety systems and is the liaison between all security departments. The Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator is directly responsible for the accurate documentation of routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities and maintains control of all equipment and keys in the Control Room. This position is responsible for competing task work orders for all maintenance needs reported.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor all security, communications, and fire/life safety systems within the designated region via the provided monitoring systems
- Proactively monitor all surveillance cameras and CCTV remote viewer programs. Monitors and responds to all security/life safety system alarms
- Answer and respond to events and situations received over regular and emergency phones and intercoms; speak clearly, give direction, and provide guidance to employees and security staff during emergencies
- Serve as the liaison between all departments and the security department
- Handle (without delay) complaints and unusual/critical event information to Shift Supervisor, Account Manager, and Security Director
- Accurately document routine and unusual events occurring on or near the facilities (accomplished via shift reports, pass-downs logs, incident reports, incident reports logs, or other established methods)
- Accurately maintain control of all equipment and keys in the Control Room. Accurately logs all equipment and keys signed out and returned by security, parking, and shuttle bus staff
- Complete “task work orders" for all reported maintenance needs
- Inform (without delay) the Shift Supervisor / Account Manager of any missing, damaged, or inoperative equipment or communications, alarm, CCTV, or other systems
- Control and monitor the two-way communication systems
- Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders
- Make productivity and cost reduction recommendations to management
- Make recommendations for physical security surveys and post orders
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
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Must possess one or more of the following:
- Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
- Graduate of a Certified Public Safety Academy (military or civilian) in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
- Bachelor’s degree in protective services, business, or related field
- A minimum of 8 or more years of active service in any military branch
- Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in criminal justice with current or prior active military service
- 2 years of work experience in public sector dispatch or emergency operations center
- 2 years of verifiable data center security experience
- 3 years of verifiable private/corporate security experience
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Advanced computer skills and proficiency; proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Applications
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Ability to work in a team environment; teamwork
- Ability to multi-task, discern patterns in detail
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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
Requisition ID
2026-1679826
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Security Operations Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security operations engineer job in San Francisco?
The strongest path into San Francisco's security operations market runs through fintech, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise SaaS companies concentrated in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay. Candidates with hands-on SIEM experience, incident response practice, and familiarity with cloud-native environments stand out most. Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP signal readiness to the employer types that dominate local hiring.
Which companies hire security operations engineers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring security operations engineers in San Francisco right now include Allied Universal, Brex, and Figma, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's employer mix skews toward high-growth technology companies, large financial institutions, and cybersecurity-focused firms, many of which run mature security operations centers requiring dedicated engineering staff.
Are there remote security operations engineer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though availability depends on the role's focus: analytical and detection-engineering work tends toward remote, while positions tied to physical infrastructure or on-site SOC operations typically require in-person presence. About 57% of security operations engineer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with threat intelligence and cloud security roles leading the remote share locally.
How can I get a security operations engineer job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in San Francisco is a SOC analyst or IT security analyst role at one of the city's mid-size fintech or SaaS companies, where smaller security teams often cross-train junior staff into engineering work. Internships at cloud and cybersecurity firms in SoMa and Mission Bay also convert regularly into full-time roles. Building hands-on lab skills and earning an entry-level certification before applying puts candidates ahead of the field here.
Which industries hire the most security operations engineers in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most security operations engineers in San Francisco are Banking & Financial Services and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's density of venture-backed technology companies and regulated financial services firms creates consistent baseline demand, with cybersecurity-specific companies in SoMa adding a layer of specialized hiring that sets the city apart from other California markets.
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