Security Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Security Engineering Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to protect systems, products, and sensitive data. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping you find opportunities that match your leadership experience and security expertise.

What Security Engineering Managers Do

Security Engineering Managers lead teams that design, build, and operate technical security controls. They set engineering priorities, guide secure architecture and development practices, and work with product, infrastructure, and risk teams to reduce vulnerabilities. Depending on the organization, their scope may include cloud security, application security, identity and access management, security operations, or infrastructure protection.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in security engineering or a related technical discipline, experience managing or mentoring engineers, and the ability to translate security risks into practical engineering plans. Useful strengths include cloud and application security, threat modeling, incident response, security architecture, automation, and familiarity with regulatory requirements. Clear communication and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Security Engineering Managers work across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other industries where secure systems are critical. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so you can explore senior opportunities that align with your goals.

Find Your Next Security Engineering Manager Role

Browse Security Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders to compare opportunities, discover employers looking for security leaders, and take the next step in your career. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$200K - $250K *

Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, driving technical sales and solution design in cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to translate complex challenges into impactful solutions, ensuring alignm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $163K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding our organization against evolving cyber threats. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you'll design robust defenses and collaborate across teams to enhance security post...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$290K - $340K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to develop cutting-edge web and AI security solutions. Drive strategy, execution, and organizational health while fostering a culture of innovation and accountabilit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Lead the charge in transforming AI strategies into impactful solutions for revenue teams, collaborating closely with GTM leaders to drive innovation and measurable outcomes while enhancing engineering...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the evolution of identity security by leading product management for our core identity graph and correlation services, ensuring seamless integration and access control across platforms while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the architecture of certificate lifecycle management capabilities that enhance security across complex environments, collaborating with product and engineering teams to build scalable systems tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer next-gen AppSec solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance detection capabilities and drive innovation in vulnerability research and autonomous pen-testing...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance information security programs, ensuring compliance and risk management across diverse industries. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies that protect...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team by overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and aligning product vision with business needs. Drive high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment while promotin...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex product concepts into intuitive user experiences across various platforms. Collaborate in a high-ownership role, focusing on enterprise design that meets diverse user needs while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $270K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the MSSP ecosystem. Lead technical strategy, engage with partners, and shape the future of security solutions across North America while fostering deep relatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $356K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with research and product teams to transform innovative ideas into production-ready services that enhance AI tooling...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing security operations, overseeing a high-performing team, and acting as a trusted advisor. Drive incident response, tool management, and process improvement to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $161K *

Optimize security solutions by joining our dynamic team, where you'll enhance logging infrastructure, automate processes, and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build ne...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$238K - $357K *

Transform security strategy as a Principal Product Manager, bridging technical expertise and customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize security features, ensuring usability...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Drive efficiency by automating internal processes, enhancing productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, implement AI solutions, and ensure measurable impact on w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $193K *

Lead a dynamic team of technical experts to design and deliver innovative consulting services and educational programs, ensuring alignment with evolving product strategies and maintaining high standar...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading threat intelligence and detection engineering. Shape strategies to protect diverse industries from cyber threats, while building a high-impact program that...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower a globally distributed team to build and enhance an in-house ERP application, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration, accoun...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead enterprise security operations and resilience, driving cyber risk strategy and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security principles, modernize defenses, and build high-performi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$141K - $262K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in software development, ensuring best practices and innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and foster a high-perfor...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Engineer innovative Electronic Security Systems solutions for diverse clients, guiding projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and delive...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Security Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Security Engineering Manager leads engineers responsible for designing and implementing technical safeguards. The role often includes setting security priorities, improving secure development practices, managing risk, and collaborating across engineering and business teams.

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

    Employers typically look for substantial security or software engineering experience, a record of technical leadership, and expertise in areas such as cloud security, application security, threat modeling, or security architecture. Requirements vary by company and team.

  • What skills are important for a Security Engineering Manager?question toggle

    Important skills include security engineering expertise, people management, prioritization, incident and risk management, and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly. Experience aligning security work with product and infrastructure needs is also valuable.

  • What industries hire Security Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Technology companies, financial services, healthcare, retail, and many other industries hire Security Engineering Managers to protect applications, infrastructure, customer information, and business systems.

  • Are Security Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation and eligibility can vary by listing, so check each job description for its specific salary information.