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Vercel

Media Engineer, Social

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$168K - $210K/yr

About the Role: We're looking for a Media Engineer (Social) to own and grow Vercel's presence across X, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You will move quickly, test ideas in public, and build systems ...

The Consensus

Security Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Develop and deliver security training programs and documentation to keep our team informed about best practices, social engineering threats, and secure coding standards. * DevSecOps integration:

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Intel

Information Security Engineer

Folsom, CA · On-site

... social engineering vectors. This role requires a passion for quality, security, automation, and the skills to understand complex systems with a desire for continual improvement and innovation. You ...

Nvidia

Social Media Specialist

Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid

There are millions of developers worldwide using NVIDIA technology to build breakthrough ... We're seeking a Social Media Specialist to join our Developer Communications team. If you enjoy ...

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Medtronic

Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer,as well ashousingassistanceand relocation support for eligible interns. Engineering Intern Opportunities ...

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How much do social engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for social engineering in California is $75,267.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,200.00 and $90,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in social engineering, and why are they important?

To succeed in a Social Engineering role, you need a deep understanding of human psychology, information security principles, and risk assessment, often supported by a degree in cybersecurity or related certifications such as CEH or Security+. Familiarity with social engineering toolkits, phishing simulation platforms, and incident response systems is often required. Excellent communication, observation, and persuasive skills help build trust and effectively identify vulnerabilities. These skills are crucial for ethically testing and strengthening an organization’s defenses against human-based security threats.

What is social engineering?

A Social Engineering job typically involves manipulating or influencing people to disclose confidential information, often for security testing or ethical hacking purposes. Professionals in this role study human psychology, exploit security weaknesses, and test an organization's vulnerability to phishing, pretexting, and other deceptive tactics. Ethical social engineers work to improve cybersecurity by identifying and strengthening weak points in human-based security protocols.

What are some common challenges faced by social engineering professionals in their daily work?

Social Engineering professionals often navigate the challenge of balancing ethical testing practices with organizational trust, ensuring that their methods expose vulnerabilities without causing undue alarm. They must stay updated on evolving tactics and countermeasures, as threat actors continually develop new strategies for bypassing security. Collaboration with IT, HR, and management teams is essential for clear communication and effective training. This dynamic environment requires adaptability, discretion, and a commitment to ethical standards as well as ongoing professional development.

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Infographic showing various Social Engineering job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,267 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Cybersecurity Awareness Analyst

Skechers

Manhattan Beach, CA • On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 61 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

We are seeking a Security Awareness Analyst to help build and scale our security awareness program. This role focuses on reducing human risk by educating employees, driving behavior change, and supporting a strong security culture across the organization.
You'll partner closely with Information Security, IT, HR, Communications, and other business groups to translate evolving risks into effective, scalable education and engagement strategies.
As a key member of the Cybersecurity Communications team, the Security Awareness Analyst is responsible for executing and continuously enhancing the organization's global security awareness and phishing simulation program.
Operating at the intersection of cybersecurity, communications, and behavioral science, this role fosters a strong security culture by developing and managing awareness initiatives that promote cybersecurity best practices and mitigate human-related security risks. The Security Awareness Analyst is responsible for developing targeted awareness campaigns, creating original content, and translating threat intelligence and real-world security incidents into timely, relevant employee education.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong execution, creativity, and analytical thinking to influence employee behavior across a diverse, global workforce.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Manage and operate the enterprise security awareness and phishing simulation platform, including campaign configuration, content creation, targeting, scheduling, and reporting
  • Partner with Security Operations and Incident Response teams to translate active threats and post-incident learnings into targeted awareness campaigns
  • Design and execute phishing simulations informed by current threat intelligence and threat actor tactics
  • Develop and deliver high-impact security awareness content and campaigns, including e-learning modules, videos, infographics, and threat advisories, tailored to diverse employee populations
  • Deliver role-based and annual enterprise-wide security awareness and compliance training, partnering with cross-functional teams to integrate training into onboarding and ongoing employee education
  • Analyze program performance and user behavior to refine campaign strategies, increase effectiveness, and reduce organizational risk
  • Drive measurable behavior change by improving key metrics such as phishing susceptibility, reporting rates, and time-to-report across the organization
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity Communications Manager and various business stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable messaging
  • Develop dashboards and reporting for leadership that demonstrate program impact
  • Continuously evaluate and improve awareness tooling, automation, and campaign workflows
  • Stay current with evolving phishing techniques and social engineering tactics

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Strong understanding of phishing, social engineering, and threat actor tactics
  • Ability to translate technical threats into engaging content for non-technical audiences
  • Experience creating original content including training materials and awareness campaigns
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret behavior data and metrics
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent security awareness campaigns
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Familiarity with leveraging threat intelligence
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Background in content development, instructional design, or behavioral science
  • Experience in retail or ecommerce environments
  • Familiarity with data analysis or reporting tools
  • Relevant certifications are a plus

REQUIREMENTS:
  • 2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, security awareness, training, e-learning or related disciplines
  • Direct experience supporting or operating a security awareness program

The pay range for this position is $90,000-$125,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

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