Secret Security Clearance Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Executive Director

Company: LCS

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

A background in financial management, including budget preparation, cash flow management, and analysis of financial reports.

Registered Client Service Associate-San Diego, CA

Company: Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Monitors available cash awaiting investment, including running weekly cash and cash equivalent reports and contacting clients with investment opportunities to…

Housekeeper (I or II)

Company: St. Mary's University

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather, insects, dust, toxic…

Electrical Project Manager (High-End Resi & Light Commercial)

Company: Regent5

Location: San Carlos, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Understanding of NEC, resi and commercial electrical construction and project designs. Our expertise lies in the design, installation, and maintenance of…

Management Analyst - Engineering

Company: City of South Gate

Location: South Gate, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Research, analyze data, and prepare recommendations in written or oral form to the City Council, City Manager, Department Director, or other staff; Drafts,…

Information Security Analyst - Journeyman

Company: SMX

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

The ideal candidate will apply their technical expertise to support cyber integration efforts, ensuring alignment between legacy systems and state-of-the-art…

Clinical IT Project Mgr-Assoc

Company: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, technical, healthcare informatics, or mathematics field or four (4) years of comparable healthcare experience may be…

Senior Hardware Dev Engineer, AWS Generative AI & ML Servers

Company: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

As a member of the Accelerated Server Hardware Engineering team you will own and lead the design, development and root cause of a new segment of accelerated…

Security Officer - Varied - La Jolla

Company: Scripps Health

Location: La Jolla, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Respond to calls for service and document in the security activity and incident reporting system. Additional technical duties as required in support of hospital…

Data Analyst, DATABASE MANAGEMENT ANALYST I - DATA

Company: Orbis, Inc.

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Implement troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities and demonstrate proficient knowledge of Applied Predictive Technologies, Excel, SAS, R, SQL, Python,…

ELECTRICIAN

Company: County of Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Under the direction of an Electrician Supervisor or other lead supervisor, the candidate will be responsible for performing professional electrical installation…

Apprentice Electrician - Treatment Operations (Eligible for Hiring/Retention Incentive)

Company: San Antonio Water System

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Enrolled in a trade recognized electrical trades certification or electrical apprenticeship program (i.e.: St. Philips Electrical Trades, NJATC, IEC, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Secret Clearance roles?
Entry‑level (0–2 years) salaries range from $110,000 to $130,000. Mid‑level (3–5 years) professionals earn between $140,000 and $170,000. Senior experts (6+ years) command $180,000 to $240,000, with contractors often offering higher hourly rates for specialized projects.
Which skills and certifications are required for Secret Clearance positions?
A Secret clearance is mandatory, along with expertise in NSA Suite B, FIPS 140‑2, and secure coding in C/C++/Rust. Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, GSEC, and proficiency in threat‑modeling frameworks like STRIDE are highly valued. Knowledge of secure cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and continuous monitoring via DISA CDM is also essential.
Is remote work available for Secret Clearance jobs?
Most roles require on‑site presence at defense facilities to maintain a secure environment. However, certain contractor positions allow remote work using NSA‑approved VPNs and secure remote desktop solutions, typically for data analysis, cloud architecture, or policy compliance tasks.
What career progression paths exist within Secret Clearance tech roles?
Typical paths move from Analyst → Senior Analyst → Lead Analyst → Security Architect → Program Manager → Director of Cyber Operations. Lateral moves into supply‑chain security, incident response, or cyber‑physical systems defense are also common, enabling continuous skill expansion.
What industry trends are shaping Secret Clearance opportunities?
The field is driven by AI/ML‑based threat detection, quantum‑resistant cryptography, and the expansion of secure cloud services. Emphasis on supply‑chain security, cyber‑physical systems, and the increased federal investment in cyber defense are creating new roles and higher salary potential.

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