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Security Engineer jobs in Sacramento, 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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Job Title: Rotating Engineer – Offshore Reliability Experience: Minimum 12 Years Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery (Offshore) Job Description: The Rotating Engineer…
$150k - $160k
We need practical knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and identity security. We need experience working with Microsoft Defender... ...and cost effectiveness. We provide technical mentorship to engineers and support staff. We…
$35 - $50 per hour
Job Description Job Description Salary: $35 - $50 / hour Security Engineer Location: Fair Oaks, CA (must be local, within 50 miles) On-site (hybrid potential after onboarding period) Employment Type: Full-time Department…
$54 - $61 per hour
notifies supervisor of defects or repairs that need to be made ~ Perform all duties in conformance to appropriately safety and security standards and specifications ~ Perform general physical activities that require cons…
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications... ...defense industry today! GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Engineer for Aircraft…
traveling work being from a home office. We are looking for a candidate with residence in this region. As our Clinical Engineering Medical Device Security Engineer I, you will play a critical role in safeguarding CommonS…
electrical schematics concerning plumbing and HVAC. Display advanced engineering operations skills and general mechanical ability. Display... ...readings and rounds. Follow all company and safety and security policies an…
Description Job Description Description: The Sr. Network Operations Engineer – Microsoft Azure is responsible for the supervision of the... ...the data center. This is accomplished by performing network security and intr…
Firepower systems to reduce overly permissive access and align configurations with approved requirements. This work supports improved security and controlled network connectivity across the client and its external partne…
Job Description Job Description Exciting Security Architect / Engineer - Zero Trust Architecture contract opportunity. Requirements ~5 plus years of experience as a Security Architect / Engineer with expertise evaluating…
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What security engineers earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41–$57 | $86k–$119k |
| Mid level | $57–$80 | $119k–$167k |
| Senior | $78–$109 | $162k–$227k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento 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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