132 security and it jobs are open in California, on employers' own career pages, from 63 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Anthropic, Nvidia and LinkedIn, with 36 of the 132. 80 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $130,000 to $236,000, with a median of $181,591. The places with the most are San Francisco, CA (38); Santa Clara, CA (9); San Diego, CA (7). 12 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 30 days.
California requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (45%), Workday (22%), USAJOBS (19%), SmartRecruiters (10%).
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LinkedIn
Mountain View, CA · Posted Oct 16
Staff Security Engineer
$156,000 to $255,000 a year13% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business…
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Boeing
El Segundo, CA · Posted Oct 16
IT Systems Administrator – Millennium Space Systems
$102,850 to $151,250 a year30% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
IT Systems Administrators are responsible for maintaining, configuring, updating, and integrating our secure enterprise and air-gapped systems with a complex…
United States Fleet Forces Command, Department of the Navy
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 16
IT SPECIALIST(CUSTSPT)
$70,507 to $96,365 a year54% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate…
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 16
Senior Security Engineer, AI Architecture Patterns
Seen todayNew this week
In this role, you will be involved in the latest AI developments, uphold security standards, and contribute to powerful projects alongside top talent in Santa…
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, AZ and 17 more places · Posted Oct 15
IT Specialist
$76,463 to $118,204 a year46% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/26/2026.
ServiceNow
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 15
Staff Applied Security Engineer
Seen todayNew this week
We are seeking an experienced Applied Security Engineer to join the ACES team.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Fresno, CA · Posted Oct 15
Health Systems Administrator (Associate Director)
$148,691 to $193,300 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), VA…
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 15
Senior Offensive Security Engineer, Automotive
Seen todayNew this week
We're looking for a senior engineer who can break low-level systems and then automate the insights gained from doing so into reusable security capabilities.
Workday
Pleasanton, CA · Posted Oct 15
Sr Manager, Cybersecurity
Seen todayNew this week
Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve…
Salesforce
San Francisco, CA · Posted Oct 14
Offensive Security Engineer - Red Team
$117,200 to $223,900 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving…
Nvidia
Remote · Posted Oct 14
Senior Offensive Security Engineer, Vulnerability Operations
Seen todayNew this weekRemote
NVIDIA's Product Security organization is looking for a Senior Offensive Security Engineer to push the frontier of AI-driven offensive security.
Duck Creek Technologies
Bay Area, CA · Posted Oct 14
Security Operations Engineer II
Seen todayNew this week
This role is responsible for analyzing, designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the security systems that protect Duck Creek’s computer systems…
Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM), Department of the Navy
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 14
IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)
$121,585 to $158,062 a year23% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Ōura
San Francisco, CA · Posted Oct 13
IT Support Specialist II
$93,500 to $110,000 a year44% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
We are looking for an IT Support Specialist II to join our IT Support team and provide hands-on Tier 1-2 support for employees at our San Francisco office and…
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Department of the Navy
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 13
IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)
$102,246 to $132,923 a year35% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) in the COMMAND INFORMATION OFFICE of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 13
Principal Hardware Security Architect, Advanced Technologies and Threat Modeling
Seen todayNew this week
We are now looking for a Principal Hardware Security Architect - Advanced Technologies & Threat Modeling!
Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Anchorage, AK and 3 more places · Posted Oct 13
Supervisory Computer Scientist
$125,776 to $163,514 a year20% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
You will serve as a Supervisory Computer Scientist . Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected.
Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM), Department of the Navy
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 13
SUPERVISORY ENGINEER/COMPUTER SCIENTIST/IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)
$143,677 to $197,200 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 13
Senior Firmware Security Engineer
Seen todayNew this week
You will be joining a team whose primary mission is solving the intricate enigma of securing and innovating the boot process for our GPUs, while working…
Boeing
Long Beach, CA · Posted Oct 13
Sys-Admin/Cyber Engineering (Test Program Req & Planning) (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)
$90,950 to $123,050 a year41% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
This role is responsible for implementing NIST SP 800‑171 controls, managing Windows and Linux systems, and collaborating on network segmentation and…
Databricks
Remote · Posted Oct 12
Sr. Security Engineer, Enterprise Security
$167,800 to $230,800 a year10% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekRemote
While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other US locations will be considered.
First American
Santa Ana, CA · Posted Oct 12
Principal Engineer - Agentic Security Operations (remote)
Seen todayNew this weekRemote
As a member of our Threat Detection Engineering team operating within our SOC, you will build governed agent capabilities to support data onboarding,…
Boeing
El Segundo, CA · Posted Oct 12
Senior Spacecraft Avionics Security Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
$146,200 to $215,000 a yearSeen todayNew this week
You will design, implement, and sustain cryptographic subsystems, red/black separation, and end‑to‑end security architectures that protect hardware, software,…
PlayStation Global
San Mateo, CA · Posted Oct 9
Staff Security Architect
Seen today
We are seeking a Staff Security Architect to help shape and secure the next generation of enterprise, cloud, platform, and AI-enabled technology.
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 9
Senior Network Security Engineer - DGX Cloud
Seen today
NVIDIA is seeking a Sr Network Security Engineer to implement and maintain robust security across on-premise and cloud environments - enabling business…
Disney
Anaheim, CA · Posted Oct 9
Sr Cybersecurity Engineer
$131,200 to $176,000 a year15% below the median listed here
The primary respon s ibility of this position will be to align Cybersecurity network security solutions with Disneyland’s existing and incoming attraction…
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 9
Senior Network Engineer - DGX Cloud
Seen today
NVIDIA is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to develop a cloud network infrastructure.
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 9
Senior Manager, Network Automation and Intelligence Platforms
Seen today
As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.
Workday
Pleasanton, CA · Posted Oct 9
Principal Network Architect
Seen today
Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve…
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA and 5 more places · Posted Oct 9
IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT)-Direct Hire Authority
$40,736 to $97,087 a year62% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
The primary purpose of this position is to support through deployment and sustainment of robust operation capabilities, programs and services.
SoFi
Seattle, WA and 4 more places · Posted Oct 8
Staff Enterprise Security Engineer
Seen today
As a Staff Enterprise Security Engineer at SoFi, you will serve as the subject matter expert for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) while driving engineering across…
Mirantis
Campbell, CA · Posted Oct 8
Senior Network Engineer (On Site)
Seen today
Mirantis is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our IT team in a hands-on role spanning two areas: the networking that underpins our internal AI labs,…
HP IQ
San Francisco, CA · Posted Oct 7
Senior Offensive Security Engineer
$150,000 to $240,000 a year7% above the median listed hereSeen today
As an Offensive Security Engineer within HP IQ’s Product Security team, you will partner closely with engineering teams to identify, validate, and mitigate…
Nvidia
Santa Clara, CA · Posted Oct 7
Senior Hardware Security Architect
Seen today
We are now looking for a Senior Hardware Security Architect:
Boeing
El Segundo, CA · Posted Oct 7
Product Security Engineer (Product Security Engineer)
$218,450 to $295,550 a year42% above the median listed hereSeen today
Boeing is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer (PSE) with the ability to analyze complex aerospace engineering solutions and/or technical background for…
LinkedIn
Mountain View, CA · Posted Oct 6
Staff Network Engineer
$156,000 to $255,000 a year13% above the median listed hereSeen today
The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business…
Anthropic
San Francisco, CA and 1 more place · Posted Oct 6
Field Marketing Lead, Cybersecurity
$320,000 to $400,000 a year98% above the median listed hereSeen today
As Field Marketing Lead, Cybersecurity, you will lead Anthropic's field marketing for the cybersecurity audience around the world, helping position Claude as…
Robinhood
Bellevue, WA and 1 more place · Posted Oct 6
Senior Staff Security Engineer, Security Operations
$247,000 to $290,000 a year48% above the median listed hereSeen today
As a Senior Staff Security Engineer, Security Operations , you will operate at the intersection of operational security tradecraft and cutting-edge AI-driven…
Lucid Motors
Newark, CA · Posted Oct 6
Staff Security Engineer, Incident Response
$142,200 to $208,560 a yearSeen today
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Incident Response Security Engineer to join our global security team in Newark, CA .
Boeing
El Segundo, CA · Posted Oct 6
GPS IIF Mission System Administrator (Expert and Senior)
$99,450 to $134,550 a year36% below the median listed hereSeen today
The current Boeing team supports the US Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites in the GPS…
hims & hers
Menlo Park, CA · Posted Oct 5
IT Support Specialist II
$100,000 to $120,000 a year39% below the median listed hereSeen todayRemote
We are seeking a mid-level IT Support Specialist II (Tier 2) to provide hardware, software, and onboarding support across the company.
Chime Financial, Inc
San Francisco, CA · Posted Oct 2
Senior Application Security Engineer
$213,000 to $295,000 a year40% above the median listed hereSeen today
This role is hands-on and impact driven.
Salesforce
San Francisco, CA · Posted Oct 2
Principal Product Security Engineer
$172,500 to $313,700 a year34% above the median listed hereSeen today
The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving…
DoorDash USA
San Francisco, CA · Posted Oct 1
Staff Security Engineer, DoorDash Labs - Air
$193,800 to $285,000 a year32% above the median listed hereSeen today
This role owns the security strategy for our fleet of drones, ground infrastructure, and the software and networks that connect them.
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Aliceville, AL and 27 more places · Posted Oct 1
Information Technology Specialist (Computer Specialist)
$75,278 to $145,468 a year39% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies to perform successfully the duties…
Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Oct 1
IT SPECIALIST
$50,460 to $113,185 a year55% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
GS-7: Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) for two-grade interval positions in a course of study that directly reflects the…
Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL and 23 more places · Posted Oct 1
Computer Scientist
$57,331 to $93,549 a year58% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
As a Palace Acquire Intern you will experience both personal and professional growth while dealing effectively and ethically with change, complexity, and…
Highwire
Posted Sep 30
Account Director, Public Relations (Cybersecurity)
$110,000 to $150,000 a year28% below the median listed hereSeen today
In this role, Account Directors oversee 4-5 account teams, providing strategic leadership, senior client counsel, and mentorship.
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA and 5 more places · Posted Sep 30
Supervisory Computer Scientist-Direct Hire Authority
$104,349 to $161,313 a year27% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Rubrik Job Board
Palo Alto, CA · Posted Sep 29
Senior Manager, Security Operations Center
$212,800 to $319,200 a year46% above the median listed hereSeen today
Incident response sits at the core of what the SOC does, alongside detection and monitoring, and this role owns all of it.
Security and IT jobs by place in California
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 38 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 9 |
| San Diego, CA | 7 |
| Mountain View, CA | 6 |
| Anchorage, AK | 5 |
| Bellevue, WA | 5 |
| El Segundo, CA | 4 |
| Santa Ana, CA | 4 |
| Boston, MA | 3 |
| Edwards AFB, CA | 3 |
| Foster City, CA | 3 |
| Seaside, CA | 3 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 3 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2 |
| New York City, NY | 2 |
and 12 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring security and it in California
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | 20 | $352,500 |
| Nvidia | 9 | |
| 7 | $205,500 | |
| Boeing | 5 | $127,050 |
| Robinhood | 5 | $236,000 |
| Samsara | 4 | |
| Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force | 3 | |
| First American | 3 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many security and it jobs are open in California?
132 on Oct 18, 2026, from 63 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in California are most security and it jobs?
San Francisco, CA (38); Santa Clara, CA (9); San Diego, CA (7).
Do security and it jobs in California pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $181,591; across the US it is $152,550. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does California require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2023-01-01 (SB 642 amended 2026)). Source: Labor Code 432.3.
How much do security and it jobs in California pay?
80 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $181,591 and the middle half runs from $130,000 to $236,000. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. California requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring security and it in California?
The employers with the most openings are Anthropic (20), Nvidia (9), LinkedIn (7). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 30 days, and 30 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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