Cyber Security Manager Jobs

Explore Cyber Security Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Cyber Security Managers help organizations protect systems, data, and people by guiding security strategy, managing risk, and leading teams responsible for defending against evolving threats.

What Does a Cyber Security Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but may include setting security policies, overseeing vulnerability assessments and incident response, managing security tools and vendors, and coordinating with IT, legal, compliance, and business teams. Managers may also develop security awareness programs, report risks to senior leaders, and ensure that controls align with regulatory and industry requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, or IT risk, along with leadership and communication skills. Relevant knowledge may include security frameworks, identity and access management, cloud security, threat detection, incident management, and governance, risk, and compliance. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA may be preferred for some roles; requirements differ by employer.

Find Cyber Security Manager Roles

Cyber Security Manager positions are available across industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, government, and consulting. Browse Ladders to discover vetted openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare roles by responsibilities, qualifications, location, and work arrangement. Job requirements and compensation vary by position.

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$130K - $179K *

Lead the charge in optimizing cybersecurity operations, ensuring effective incident response and security protocol adherence. You'll guide teams to enhance security measures and drive strategic initia...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and securing enterprise applications. Leverage your expertise in C#/.NET and penetration testing to enhance application security and collaborate with cross-fu...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in transforming cloud and application security. Drive innovative AI-driven DevSecOps strategies while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration acro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Help us shape the future of AI operations by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and technical excellence in agentic environments. Drive growth and operatio...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K *

Support the administration and maintenance of cybersecurity platforms, ensuring compliance with security requirements while enhancing system performance and capacity. Collaborate with teams to safegua...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise security by managing AppGate SDP implementations, architecting identity-centric policies, and integrating ZTNA tools. Lead a team to ensure compliance and operational excellence i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $182K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, tackling complex challenges in software and embedded systems security. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge solutions and p...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$155K *

Support the management of Cybersecurity tools, ensuring system integrity and data security. Collaborate with a dedicated team to monitor, assess, and enhance information security programs while meetin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $218K *

Oversee the strategic and tactical execution of cybersecurity operations, ensuring effective defense against threats while guiding personnel development and optimizing processes for mission success...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise cybersecurity by leading strategy, compliance, and risk management across IT and OT environments. Ensure regulatory adherence, bolster incident response, and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Support the enhancement of IT risk and cybersecurity controls by translating security standards into measurable, testable controls. Focus on control development, effectiveness testing, and compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career in cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection and response capabilities in a dynamic environment. Collaborate closely with security teams to establish and improve cyber threat in...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Champion national cybersecurity by leading a dynamic Cyber Threat Intelligence team, overseeing critical operations, and fostering collaboration across agencies to enhance threat visibility and respon...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $118K *

Champion cross-functional delivery in a dynamic IT environment, leading application and cloud security initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to align security outcomes with business priorities an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Transform threat intelligence analysis while collaborating across teams to enhance cybersecurity strategies and operational effectiveness. Leverage your expertise to shape assessments and develop solu...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic security research team focused on innovative data collection and analysis methodologies, driving strategic technology investments, and shaping the future of se...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Advance security research initiatives by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative data collection and analysis methodologies, driving strategic technology investments and enhancing product capabil...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $221K *

Engage with clients to lead complex cybersecurity advisory projects, translating technical risks into actionable business recommendations. Drive business growth, oversee project quality, and collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $102K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive innovation and excellence while delivering impactful resu...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $102K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale IT projects, ensuring successful delivery while collaborating with tech leads and stakeholders. Drive innovation and excellence in project management, balan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Transform your career by spearheading our cybersecurity practices. Dive deep into identity management, security standards, and endpoint protection while collaborating closely with engineering to ensur...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering integrated plans. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while navigating challenges and coordina...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cybersecurity risk management initiatives. Drive proactive strategies to identify and mitigate risks related to AI, third parties, and emerging threats, while collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $240K *

Unlock your potential by leading a team focused on enterprise authentication security. Drive innovation in single sign-on platforms, ensuring secure, scalable solutions for millions of users while fos...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$121K - $179K *

Advance corporate security initiatives by leading operations across multiple sites, ensuring safety and compliance while managing vendor relationships and incident responses in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cyber Security Manager do?question toggle

    A Cyber Security Manager leads efforts to protect an organization’s networks, systems, and data. Typical work includes setting security policies, managing security teams and tools, overseeing risk assessments, and coordinating incident response.

  • What qualifications are common for Cyber Security Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for cybersecurity or IT security experience, people-management skills, and knowledge of security operations, risk, compliance, and relevant frameworks. Some roles prefer certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.

  • How much do Cyber Security Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on factors such as location, industry, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can Cyber Security Managers work?question toggle

    Cyber Security Managers work across sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, government, and consulting, in organizations of many sizes.

  • How can I find Cyber Security Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Ladders listings for vetted Cyber Security Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its specific salary range, qualifications, location, and work arrangement.