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Cyber Risk Analyst Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

You'll help coach individuals and managers to understand actuarial analytics, Cyber pricing and risk, and how it differs from traditional pricing and other lines of business What you've accomplished ...

You'll help coach individuals and managers to understand actuarial analytics, Cyber pricing and risk, and how it differs from traditional pricing and other lines of business What you've accomplished ...

IT Risk & Compliance Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$110.70K - $111.30K/yr

... supply chain cyber risk program management Primary Responsibilities: * Conduct readiness ... Strong analytical, issue identification, prioritization, resolution, and report writing skills ...

Sr. Mgr. Information Security

San Jose, CA · On-site

$124.80K - $169.40K/yr

Responds immediately to cybersecurity-related incidents and provides a thorough post-event analysis ... Lead the global cyber risk management framework, aligning with regulatory requirements and business ...

Sr. Mgr. Information Security

San Jose, CA

$124.80K - $169.40K/yr

Responds immediately to cybersecurity-related incidents and provides a thorough post-event analysis ... Lead the global cyber risk management framework, aligning with regulatory requirements and business ...

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How much do cyber risk analyst jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber risk analyst in California is $106,114.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,300.00 and $124,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cyber Risk Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cyber Risk Analyst, you need a solid understanding of information security principles, risk assessment methodologies, and often a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management frameworks (such as NIST or ISO 27001), vulnerability assessment tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems is typically required, along with certifications like CISSP or CISM. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate identification, evaluation, and mitigation of cyber risks to protect organizational assets and maintain regulatory compliance.

How does a Cyber Risk Analyst typically collaborate with other departments to improve an organization's security posture?

Cyber Risk Analysts work closely with various departments, such as IT, compliance, and business units, to identify and assess potential security threats. They often facilitate risk assessments, conduct training sessions to raise awareness, and help develop incident response plans. Regular communication and collaboration are essential, as analysts must ensure that security recommendations align with business goals and regulatory requirements. This cross-functional teamwork creates a more resilient security environment and helps integrate cybersecurity best practices throughout the organization.

What does a Cyber Risk Analyst do?

A Cyber Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to an organization's information systems and digital assets. They analyze potential threats, evaluate the effectiveness of security measures, and recommend strategies to protect against cyberattacks. Their work often includes conducting risk assessments, monitoring security controls, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations to help safeguard sensitive data and maintain business continuity.

What is the difference between Cyber Risk Analyst vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber Risk AnalystCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Work EnvironmentRisk assessment, policy development, complianceNetwork monitoring, threat detection, incident response
Employer & IndustryFinancial, healthcare, government sectors focusing on risk managementIT departments, cybersecurity firms, tech companies

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, a Cyber Risk Analyst primarily assesses and manages potential risks to an organization’s information assets, whereas a Cyber Security Analyst concentrates on defending systems from threats and responding to security incidents. The roles often overlap but differ in their core focus areas.

What job categories do people searching Cyber Risk Analyst jobs in California look for? The top searched job categories for Cyber Risk Analyst jobs in California are:
Infographic showing various Cyber Risk Analyst job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, 10% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,114 per year, or $51 per hour.
Consultant - ASM Vulnerability Management FDE

Consultant - ASM Vulnerability Management FDE

Deloitte

Los Angeles, CA

Other

Posted 3 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 86 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience team as a forward deployed engineer supporting client patching and remediation programs. In this role, you'll work directly with client infrastructure, endpoint, server, and application teams to reduce exposure and improve cyber resilience. You'll help translate vulnerability findings into actionable remediation plans, support patch execution across environments, and track progress against risk-reduction goals.

Recruiting for this role ends on 06/30/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Security Engineer II on the Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team, you will be responsible for...

  • Working directly with client teams to plan, track, and execute patching and remediation activities across endpoint, server, middleware, and application environments
  • Translating vulnerability findings, asset context, and threat data into prioritized remediation actions
  • Supporting patch deployment, validation, and reporting using enterprise tools and client processes
  • Maintaining remediation records, exception tracking, and status reporting to measure exposure reduction
  • Supporting automation and process improvement activities that increase patching speed, consistency, and coverage

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Cyber Specialists help organizations manage cyber risk through stronger security, greater visibility, and embedded privacy practices. The Cyber Defense & Resilience team works with clients to design, implement, and operate programs that help protect critical assets, support digital transformation, and respond to evolving threats. Within this practice, forward deployed engineers work alongside client teams to operationalize vulnerability remediation, patching, and exposure reduction across complex technology environments.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 3+ years of experience in information technology, information security, vulnerability management, patch management, or a combination of these
  • 2+ years of experience supporting forward deployed engineering, remediation delivery, or client-facing technology operations in enterprise environments
  • 2+ years of experience executing patching or vulnerability remediation across Windows, Linux, middleware, endpoints, or applications using tools such as BigFix, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Red Hat Satellite, Windows Server Update Services, Tenable, Rapid7, or Qualys
  • 1+ year of experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or JavaScript Object Notation for scripting, automation, or configuration activities
  • 1+ year of experience using ServiceNow or another Information Technology Service Management platform to track remediation activities, exceptions, and status
  • Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics
  • Experience in a consulting environment
  • Experience preparing remediation metrics, dashboards, or status reporting
  • Experience supporting patch validation, exception management, or change coordination
  • Experience with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Center for Internet Security, International Organization for Standardization 27001, or Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

This position is aligned with the Core Talent Model. To view the associated benefit package, please reference this document https://resources.deloitte.com/:b:/r/sites/dnet-tod-us/Shared Documents/Benefits/USBenefitsJourneyCDandETAM.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=pKjS1C

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.

Qualifications:

Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience team as a forward deployed engineer supporting client patching and remediation programs. In this role, you'll work directly with client infrastructure, endpoint, server, and application teams to reduce exposure and improve cyber resilience. You'll help translate vulnerability findings into actionable remediation plans, support patch execution across environments, and track progress against risk-reduction goals.

Recruiting for this role ends on 06/30/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Security Engineer II on the Cyber Defense & Resilience Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) team, you will be responsible for...

  • Working directly with client teams to plan, track, and execute patching and remediation activities across endpoint, server, middleware, and application environments
  • Translating vulnerability findings, asset context, and threat data into prioritized remediation actions
  • Supporting patch deployment, validation, and reporting using enterprise tools and client processes
  • Maintaining remediation records, exception tracking, and status reporting to measure exposure reduction
  • Supporting automation and process improvement activities that increase patching speed, consistency, and coverage

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte's Cyber Specialists help organizations manage cyber risk through stronger security, greater visibility, and embedded privacy practices. The Cyber Defense & Resilience team works with clients to design, implement, and operate programs that help protect critical assets, support digital transformation, and respond to evolving threats. Within this practice, forward deployed engineers work alongside client teams to operationalize vulnerability remediation, patching, and exposure reduction across complex technology environments.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 3+ years of experience in information technology, information security, vulnerability management, patch management, or a combination of these
  • 2+ years of experience supporting forward deployed engineering, remediation delivery, or client-facing technology operations in enterprise environments
  • 2+ years of experience executing patching or vulnerability remediation across Windows, Linux, middleware, endpoints, or applications using tools such as BigFix, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Red Hat Satellite, Windows Server Update Services, Tenable, Rapid7, or Qualys
  • 1+ year of experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or JavaScript Object Notation for scripting, automation, or configuration activities
  • 1+ year of experience using ServiceNow or another Information Technology Service Management platform to track remediation activities, exceptions, and status
  • Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, or Physics
  • Experience in a consulting environment
  • Experience preparing remediation metrics, dashboards, or status reporting
  • Experience supporting patch validation, exception management, or change coordination
  • Experience with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, Center for Internet Security, International Organization for Standardization 27001, or Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

This position is aligned with the Core Talent Model. To view the associated benefit package, please reference this document https://resources.deloitte.com/:b:/r/sites/dnet-tod-us/Shared Documents/Benefits/USBenefitsJourneyCDandETAM.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=pKjS1C

Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com.

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