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Sierra

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

They are seeking a Security Engineer to lead security for their platform, collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement automation, and continuously improve security posture. Responsibilities ...

Sierra

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Security Engineer will lead security initiatives across various domains including application, cloud, and network security, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security is ...

NextDeavor Inc.

Product Security Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$74.16 - $92.70/hr

Lead security response during incidents and coordinate with engineering teams * Own and report ... metrics and escalations (e.g., Time-To-Remediation, SLA adherence) to surface risk posture

Factory

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Factory is seeking a talented Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a ... • Lead security awareness and training programs, empowering all team members to recognize and ...

Factory

Software Engineer, Security

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Lead security awareness and training programs, empowering all team members to recognize and prevent potential security threats. Qualifications * Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Security Engineer ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead security engineer in California is $30.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lead Security Engineer vs Security Engineer?

AspectLead Security EngineerSecurity Engineer
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH often preferredSimilar certifications, often entry to mid-level
Work EnvironmentLeads security projects, manages teams, strategic planningImplements security measures, monitors systems, responds to incidents
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations with dedicated security teams, tech firms, financeCommon across various industries, including tech, healthcare, finance

The main difference is that a Lead Security Engineer oversees security strategies and manages teams, while a Security Engineer focuses on implementing and maintaining security measures. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in organizations prioritizing cybersecurity.

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Infographic showing various Lead Security Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,242 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Lead Security Engineer

Brahma Consulting Group

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Lead Security Engineer (Series A Fintech)


We are a $20M Series A startup


We are seeking a Lead Security Engineer to serve as an autonomous unit within our engineering team. Reporting directly to the CTO , you will own the full spectrum of security concerns, ensuring our infrastructure and ML models remain resilient as we scale.


The Role

  • Security Ownership: Develop, implement, and maintain security solutions across cloud infrastructure and application layers.
  • AI/ML Security: Design security protocols specifically for our ML models and extensive Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) processes.
  • Compliance & Governance: Take full ownership of maintaining SOC2 compliance and managing ongoing vulnerabilities.
  • Offensive & Defensive Security: Lead incident response efforts and conduct regular penetration testing of our software.
  • Security Culture: Act as a subject matter expert to foster security awareness and best practices across the broader engineering team.


Qualifications

  • Experience: 7+ years of dedicated security engineering experience.
  • Cloud Expertise: Deep technical proficiency with GCP (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Technical Depth: Strong background in Application Security and securing cloud-native environments.
  • Tech Stack Familiarity: Experience or comfort working within a stack that includes Python, Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres, and BigQuery.