Last updated 2026-08-02
32 Defense Analyst Jobs in San Jose, CA, United States
Browse 32 Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States, including Associate Survivability and Operations Analysis Engineer, Skillbridge Industrial Security Specialist (ONSITE), and Principal Industrial Security Analyst/Sr Princ Industrial Security Analyst roles from Control Risks, RTX, and Globalhr. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States
Salaries for Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $72K | $108K–$164K | $208K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $104K | $134K | $169K | 663 |
| U.S. | $98K | $130K | $165K | 5,185 |
Salary data: 19 of 32 jobs include pay information (59%).
Explore San Jose, CA, United States Defense Analyst salary data.
Companies hiring for Defense Analyst jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Control Risks | 5 |
| RTX | 5 |
| Globalhr | 4 |
| Northrop Grumman | 3 |
| Muon Space | 2 |
| Peraton | 2 |
| Altera Corporation | 1 |
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Common Defense Analyst job titles
Defense Analyst jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA, United States | 18 | 62% |
| Sunnyvale, CA, United States | 5 | 17% |
| Palo Alto, CA, United States | 3 | 10% |
| Santa Clara, CA, United States | 2 | 7% |
| Saratoga, CA, United States | 1 | 3% |
- How many Defense Analyst jobs are listed in San Jose, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 32 Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes California (Lower (p25) $104K, Mid (p50) $134K, Higher (p75) $169K, 663 postings with salary ranges) and U.S. (Lower (p25) $98K, Mid (p50) $130K, Higher (p75) $165K, 5,185 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Defense Analyst roles in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Control Risks (5 jobs, 14%), RTX (5 jobs, 14%), Globalhr (4 jobs, 11%), Northrop Grumman (3 jobs, 9%), and Muon Space (2 jobs, 6%).
- What experience levels are common for Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (15 jobs, 47%), Senior (11 jobs, 34%), and Entry (6 jobs, 19%).
- What work schedules are common for Defense Analyst jobs in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (29 jobs, 91%), Contract (2 jobs, 6%), and Part time (1 job, 3%).
- What Defense Analyst job titles are common in San Jose, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Associate Survivability and Operations Analysis Engineer (1 job, 3%), Skillbridge Industrial Security Specialist (ONSITE) (2 jobs, 6%), Principal Industrial Security Analyst/Sr Princ Industrial Security Analyst (1 job, 3%), Senior Mission / Systems Engineer (2 jobs, 6%), and Industrial Security Specialist (ONSITE) (2 jobs, 6%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (29 of 32). 15 of 32 current jobs are at the mid level. 19 of 32 jobs include pay information.
Muon Space
Jul 31- About the Role Muon seeks a Senior Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering & IT team.
- You will own and advance our security posture across endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and identity systems while contributing to co…
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SpaceX
Jul 29- Work closely with security personnel to contain and resolve incidents, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, engineering, and facilities management, to ensure a holistic approach to secur…
Control Risks
Jul 29- Control Risks is looking for a dedicated GSOC Analyst to join our renowned security team.
- This role involves monitoring and analyzing security systems to ensure the safety and security of personnel, facilities, and operations.
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Pacific Defense
Jul 23- The position includes engineering development, troubleshooting, production support, and maintaining complex instrumentation to ensure relia…
- Pacific Defense is looking for a Engineering Technician to support the Sunnyvale, CA location.
E-Space
Jul 22- INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or equivalent systems-engineering leadership.
- Coordinate architecture, requirements, MBSE, RF, software, cyber, test, and site-integration decisions.
Globalhr
Jul 15- Industrial security experience, preferably in a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) role.
- Relevant experience executing security processes and projects within special access program and collateral environments.
RTX
Jul 15- Industrial security experience, preferably in a Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) role.
- Relevant experience executing security processes and projects within special access program and collateral environments.
CoreWeave
Jul 14- What You'll Do: As a Senior Threat Intelligence Specialist I focused on protective security and geopolitical risks, you will support…
- Experience operationalizing intelligence in support of security operations (travel, crisis, executive protection, facility security).
BAE Systems
Jul 14- Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelors Degree with 6+ years of experience or equivalent education/experience EVMS knowledge wit…
- Preparation and analysis of monthly program data driven metrics utilizing DCMA DECM metric templates and Deltek Acumen Fuse application Com…
PsiQuantum
Jul 8- Job Summary: As the Senior Applications Lead, Defense, you will help define and advance PsiQuantum’s defense and national security applicat…
- Experience/Qualifications: Significant experience in the U.S. defense industry, national security, intelligence, aerospace, or adjacent gov…
Apple
Jul 8- Coordinate security related duties including, but not limited to executive protection, secure transportation, safety/emergency planning, ri…
- Assist with planning, organizing, and executing discrete executive protection services.
Convergent Research
Jun 25- Atlas Computing is looking to hire a cohort of Field Strategists to scope multiple potential interventions simultaneously and hand them…
- Cross-cutting Strategic technological or product planning.
Northrop Grumman
Jun 25- Maintains controlled security documents and information.
- Basic Qualifications: Current Active Secret clearance.
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Peraton
Jun 18- Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s…
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base…
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Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Jun 8- Write, edit, and publish complex technical threat research that informs defenders of the threat landscape and technical mitigations Contrib…
- Establish and execute internal projects to mature and scale our Rapid Qualifications Required Qualifications Seasoned threat researcher wit…
Robinhood
May 22- About the Role As a Staff Security Engineer (IC6) on the Detection & Response team, you will drive our incident…
- What you’ll do Lead Incident Response: Command security incident response workstreams with decisive leadership, rapidly containing threats,…
Archer
May 21- Bonus Qualifications: Exposure to Model Based Systems Engineering, SysML, or DoDAF.
- Foundational understanding of or academic exposure to survivability technologies (RCS, IR, Acoustics), ASE, and mission systems.
Diu
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- Defense Engagement Team Part-Time Reservist Mountain View, CA Part Time Part-Time Reservists Manager/Supervisor Share The Defense Innovatio…
Altera Corporation
Mar 27- Conduct internal assessments, audits, and corrective‑action planning related to ITAR/EAR compliance.
- This role is critical in ensuring the company maintains full regulatory compliance in handling defense‑related products, technical data, an…