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Cybersecurity Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Principal Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane)

Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA

On-siteSoftware Development
$150k–$205k
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Senior Staff Software Engineer – Test Automation Infrastructure (ZIA Core)

Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA

On-siteSoftware Development
$150k–$205k
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Data Lake, Anomaly Detection

Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA

On-siteAI & Machine Learning
$150k–$205k
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Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA

On-siteSoftware Development
$150k–$205k
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Staff Software Engineer - AI Security (Go/Rust/Python)

Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA

On-siteSecurity Operations
$150k–$205k
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Staff Software Engineer, Go (Service Platform & Orchestration)

Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA

On-siteSoftware Development
$150k–$205k
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Staff Software Engineer - React.js

Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA

On-siteSoftware Development
$150k–$205k
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Breaking into cybersecurity in San Jose, CA

San Jose has a growing cybersecurity job market driven by federal contractors, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and technology companies. Entry-level roles, particularly SOC Analyst and GRC Analyst positions, are consistently open to career changers who can demonstrate foundational skills through certifications like CompTIA Security+ and hands-on lab experience.

Most San Jose employers no longer require a CS degree for entry-level security roles. What they look for: Security+ or CySA+ certification, SIEM tool experience (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), and the ability to communicate security concepts clearly. Career changers from healthcare, education, military, and finance regularly land their first cybersecurity role in San Jose within 4–6 months.

Many San Jose-area employers also offer hybrid and remote options for qualified candidates.

Frequently asked questions, San Jose cybersecurity jobs

How do I get a cybersecurity job in San Jose?+
Most San Jose cybersecurity employers hire career changers with CompTIA Security+ and hands-on lab experience. The typical path takes 4–6 months. SOC Analyst and GRC Analyst are the most accessible entry points.
What is the average cybersecurity salary in San Jose?+
Entry-level roles in San Jose typically pay $55,000–$85,000/year. With 1–2 years experience and CySA+, salaries reach $85,000–$110,000.
Do cybersecurity jobs in San Jose require a degree?+
Most entry-level cybersecurity jobs in San Jose do not require a CS degree. Employers hire based on certifications and demonstrated skills.
Are there remote cybersecurity jobs in San Jose?+
Yes. Many SOC analyst roles are remote or hybrid.

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