Security Program Manager Jobs in California

Security Program Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, technology, financial services, and government agencies, with openings at every level from associate program manager through senior director. The largest hiring clusters are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Northrop Grumman, Google, and Lockheed Martin maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties are cybersecurity program management, physical security operations, and risk and compliance program oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerGoogle
Top cityMountain View, CA
Cities hiring15
Work type54% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Special Access Program Security Manager
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Special Access Program Security Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
San Diego, California
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$69k - $158k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Senior Program Security Analyst
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Senior Program Security Analyst
PeopleTec
El Segundo, California
Business Analyst
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$130k - $220k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Program Security Analyst II
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Program Security Analyst II
PeopleTec
El Segundo, California
Business Analyst
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$95k - $165k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager | Product Security
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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager | Product Security
ServiceNow
Santa Clara, California
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$191k - $334k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Leadership Technical Program Manager, Search Security
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Senior Leadership Technical Program Manager, Search Security
Google
Mountain View, California
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$240k - $333k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Security Program Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Mountain View
6 jobs
San Francisco
6 jobs
El Segundo
4 jobs
Menlo Park
3 jobs
Los Angeles
3 jobs
San Jose
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
Goleta
1 job
Oakland
1 job

Security Program Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Google3 open roles
Snap3 open roles
Raytheon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Science & Research

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security program manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in security management, information systems, or a related field required
  • PMP or CISSP certification strongly preferred by California employers
  • Five or more years of experience managing security programs or cross-functional security projects
  • Demonstrated experience with risk assessment frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance for defense and government roles
  • Experience coordinating with California state agencies or compliance with CCPA requirements preferred

Security Program Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a security program manager in California?

Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in security management, computer science, information systems, or a related field combined with several years of hands-on security or project management experience. From there, earning a Project Management Professional certification through PMI or a Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. California has no state-issued license specific to this role, so professional certifications and a portfolio of managed programs carry the most weight in hiring decisions.

Which companies hire security program managers in California?

Employers hiring security program managers in California right now include Google, Snap, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of defense contractors, major technology headquarters, and large financial institutions makes it one of the most consistent states for ongoing security program management hiring.

Which California cities have the most security program manager jobs?

Mountain View, San Francisco, and El Segundo account for the most security program manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads due to its density of technology companies and financial services firms, Los Angeles draws demand from defense contractors and entertainment-sector security operations, and San Diego's strong military and defense industry presence drives consistent hiring in that corridor.

Are there remote security program manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many security roles, because security program managers spend much of their time on planning, reporting, vendor coordination, and cross-team communication that translates well to remote work. About 62% of security program manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how the technology and financial services sectors in the state have embraced flexible arrangements. Roles tied to physical security operations or requiring a clearance are more likely to require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a security program manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a security analyst, IT project coordinator, or compliance associate role into a junior program management position. Large California defense and technology employers frequently hire associate program managers or security operations coordinators as stepping stones into full program management. Completing a PMP exam prep course or earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from PMI signals readiness to California hiring managers. Building experience inside a large employer's security operations center or GRC team is the most direct route to a first program manager title.

Where can I find and apply to security program manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to security program manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.

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