$161.5k - $227k
As a Network Engineer, you will take ownership of complex network configurations, troubleshooting, and optimizations. You’ll play a... ...teams, and help shape best practices for network reliability and security. Respons…
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Security Engineer jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Security engineers protect systems and data by finding vulnerabilities, building defenses, and responding to incidents. The work spans application security, infrastructure hardening, and threat detection.
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UTA seeks a Senior Product Security Engineer to help embed security into the design, development, and operation of our products and platforms. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, product, and security t…
$140k - $150k
UTA seeks a Senior Network & Infrastructure Engineer to join our Technology team. As a key member of the department, your primary mission... ...offices. You will ensure seamless, high-availability, and secure inter-offic…
aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin En…
$70 - $85 per hour
Description We are seeking a Senior L4 Network Engineer / Architect with strong expertise in Cisco SD-WAN architecture, enterprise... ...how it supports routing, segmentation, performance, resiliency, security, and opera…
$129.3k - $173.3k
content our studio creates. We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join the Network Services team. The team is responsible for... ...collaborator with the larger Technology team on issues of network security and…
one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services. JOB SUMMARY: Ignite your career as a Network Engineer and become a vital force in designing, implementin…
guestroom items. Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering- related inventory duties. Use the Lockout/Tagout system before... ...temperature changes. Follow all company and safety and security policie…
We are seeking an IT Security Engineer to support enterprise security operations and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level to mid-level security professi…
service delivery Provide basic end-user support and training where required Skills/Must have: ~5–7 years of hands-on network engineering experience ~ Strong troubleshooting experience in ISP or carrier-grade environments…
$129.3k - $173.3k
Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing, engineering, installing, and commissioning networked automation and... ...analysis to optimize availability, performance, resiliency, and security Familiarity…
Network Engineer Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking an experienced... ...of wireless network infrastructure, implementation of network security patches and sof…
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What security engineers earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $47–$64 | $98k–$134k |
| Mid level | $64–$91 | $134k–$189k |
| Senior | $88–$123 | $183k–$256k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Threat modelingOWASP and web app securityNetwork and cloud securityIncident responseScripting (Python, Bash)SIEM and detection toolingIdentity and access managementVulnerability managementExplaining risk to non-experts
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you would threat model a new feature.
Use a structure — assets, entry points, attacker goals — and show that you rank risks rather than listing everything. STRIDE is a fine scaffold if you actually apply it.
You find a critical vulnerability in production. What are your next steps?
Verify, assess exposure, contain, and coordinate disclosure and fix — with communication throughout. Panic-free process is the whole answer.
Explain a recent vulnerability class or breach and what you took from it.
Staying current is part of the job. Pick something real, explain the root cause simply, and connect it to a defense you would build.
How do you get developers to fix security issues they see as low priority?
Show empathy for delivery pressure: translate risk into business impact, make fixes easy, and build guardrails so the secure path is the default.
How would you secure a cloud environment from scratch?
Cover identity first, then network segmentation, logging, encryption, and automated policy checks. Saying 'IAM is where most cloud breaches start' shows you know the terrain.
What is the difference between authentication and authorization, and where do systems commonly get it wrong?
Define both crisply, then give a real failure mode like broken object-level authorization. The follow-through example is what distinguishes the answer.
Tell me about a security control you built or improved.
Describe the risk it addressed and evidence it worked — findings reduced, detection time improved. Controls without measurement are just hopes.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For security engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with concrete defensive wins: vulnerabilities remediated, detection coverage added, incident response times improved.
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List relevant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP) prominently; this field still screens on them.
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Name the domains you cover — appsec, cloud security, detection — since 'security' alone is too broad to place you.
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Mention responsible disclosures, CTF results, or published research if you have them; they are strong credibility signals.
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Show you can work with engineers, not just audit them — secure code reviews, training, or paved-road tooling you built.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Security Analyst
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Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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CISO
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