Senior Cloud Security EngineerCompany OverviewA global firm based in Los Angeles, California is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen its cybersecurity program across cloud, data, endpoint, identity, and…
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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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Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect our cloud infrastructure, web platforms, and sensitive data. In this role, you will monitor security events, investigate threats, respond to incidents, and implement security control…
join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. About the RoleApex is seeking a Propulsion Engineer with experience in structures and hardware integration to design the propulsion mo…
us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. About the RoleApex is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer with deep expertise in structures and hardware integration to design the propuls…
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supervisory staff for management of the Rail and Bus Facilities, Highways, and Joint Development construction contracts. Resident Engineers (REs) shall be experienced in the type of construction required for rail, bus, h…
$209k - $313k
in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.Snap Security teams protect the trust and safety of our global community by... ...execute with privacy at the forefront.We’re looking for a Security Engineer to…
$198k - $368k
and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Global Security Engineering Lead to join our Global Digital Group which is part of KPMG International.R…
$134.5k - $265.1k
with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.Work you will do:As Privileged Access Management (PAM)... ...in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Informa…
$140k - $175k
Job Overview Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Security Operations Engineer to strengthen and scale our Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities, threat detection frameworks, and incident response op…
$155.7k - $208.7k
the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the accomplished game engineer looking to create something epic - collaborating with an incredible group of gam…
to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Aviation Engineer, we'll count on you to:Prepare approaches, scopes of work, fee estimates for aviat…
$160k - $200k
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…
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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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