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Emergency Operations Center Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

What you'll do You will lead Viasat's 24/7 Global Security Operations Center driving rapid ... Manage workflows for elevatedrisk trip approvals, pretravel briefings, and emergency traveler ...

What you'll do You will lead Viasat's 24/7 Global Security Operations Center driving rapid ... Manage workflows for elevated-risk trip approvals, pre-travel briefings, and emergency traveler ...

Watch Officer

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

... Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Joint Operations Center (JOC), or Regional Emergency Coordination Center (RECC) environment. Required Experience * Relevant ...

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How much do emergency operations center jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency operations center in California is $72,722.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,800.00 and $89,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Emergency Operations Center professional do?

An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) professional coordinates response efforts during emergencies, disasters, or crises. They manage communication between agencies, deploy resources, and ensure efficient disaster response. Their duties include monitoring incidents, analyzing data, and assisting leadership in decision-making. EOC professionals work in government, private sector, and nonprofit organizations to enhance preparedness and response.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Emergency Operations Center position?

To succeed in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) role, you need strong organizational abilities, decision-making skills, and a background in emergency management or public safety, often backed by relevant degrees or certifications like FEMA ICS training. Proficiency with crisis management software, communication systems, and situational awareness tools is commonly required. Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication are crucial soft skills, enabling effective coordination during high-pressure situations. These competencies are vital for ensuring rapid, efficient responses to emergencies and maintaining the safety and continuity of essential services.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Operations Center job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,722 per year, or $35 per hour.

Corporate Security Operations Center, Principal

Blue Shield of California

Oakland, CA • On-site

$148K - $223K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Blue Shield Of California rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

129th of 311 rated insurance


Job description


Your Role
The Corporate Security team is seeking an experienced Corporate Security Operations Center, Principal to enhance our security operations and threat intelligence capabilities. The Corporate Security Operations Center Principal will report to the Sr. Director, Fraud Detection Management. This strategic role requires deep expertise in Security Operations Centers (SOC), threat detection, and intelligence analysis. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner, you will guide the evolution of SOC functions, threat response strategies, and operational resilience across complex hybrid environments.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
Responsibilities
Your Work
In this role, you will:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in operations, policy and process development of a Security Operations Center (SOC) ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
  • Integrate threat intelligence into Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows to enhance monitoring, detection, and incident response. Develop and refine detection strategies, incident response protocols, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams to investigate and resolve incidents involving workplace violence, insider threats, external threats, and cyber-physical risks.
  • Partner with the Business Continuity Team to develop and maintain emergency preparedness programs. Act as a key stakeholder and communicator during critical events, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of mission-critical information.
  • Oversee physical security systems in partnership with technology teams, including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems. Ensure systems are effectively installed, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
  • Manage vendor relationships for Security Operations Center workforce. Track expenses, ensure budget alignment, evaluate vendor performance, and participate in contract negotiations and site evaluations.
  • Lead or contribute to large-scale, cross-functional projects that extend beyond the Corporate Security department. Act as a liaison with external agencies (e.g., law enforcement, military, emergency responders) to enhance threat intelligence and response capabilities.
  • Develop and implement operational strategies that improve systems, processes, and performance. Use data, KPIs, and industry benchmarks to inform decision-making and support strategic planning.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to foster a culture of security awareness and continuous learning.
  • Communicate effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders on matters of strategic importance. Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and recommendations that influence decision-making.
  • Lead complex project initiatives of strategic importance, often involving large cross-functional teams. May direct the work of other contributors and act as a team leader.
  • Apply agile methodologies to solve complex, undefined problems. Conduct root cause analysis, develop innovative solutions, and set precedents for future decisions.
  • May be assigned direct reports

Qualifications
Your Knowledge and Experience
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Security and Risk Analysis or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Requires 10 years of working in corporate security, intelligence, or security operations
  • Proven experience managing or supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with threat intelligence platforms and methodologies
  • Flexibility to work non-traditional schedules, including holidays, nights, and some weekends, to adapt to the company's operations
  • Familiarity with physical security systems (e.g., CCURE, VMS, intrusion detection)
  • Familiarity with intelligence aggregator and mass communications software (e.g., Dataminr, Everbridge, AlertMedia, Horizon, Miir3)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across departments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work autonomously, and navigate ambiguity effectively
  • Certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, or GCTI are a plus

Hybrid
This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.
Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
About the Team
About Blue Shield of California and the Ascendiun Family of Companies
As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
At Ascendiun, we believe in a brighter future for healthcare. As the parent to a family of four innovative healthcare companies, we're reimagining what's possible. Ascendiun is guided by the goal of transforming a dysfunctional American health care system into one worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable for everyone.
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Our Values:
  • Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
  • Human. We strive to listen and communicate effectively, and showing empathy by understanding others' perspectives.
  • Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.

Our Workplace Model:
We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:
  • For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.
  • Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.
  • For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.
Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

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