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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$168K - $304K *

Champion the future of AI security by innovating protective technologies for AI models and systems. Collaborate with experts to enhance cybersecurity and contribute to groundbreaking research that sha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Elevate security observability by enhancing Datadog's capabilities across cloud and corporate environments, ensuring actionable detection aligned with real-world threats while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $225K *

Inspire a high-performing team to innovate and experiment in machine learning, driving impactful fraud and risk solutions. This hands-on manager balances technical leadership with mentorship, cultivat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping healthcare innovation through AI-driven voice solutions. Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software and collaborate with cross-functional stakehold...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving agile execution across product and engineering teams, managing digital product launches and enhancing client value through innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing technical programs across global engineering teams. Drive alignment, enhance decision-making, and leverage AI to optimize workflows while supporting senior leadership i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $249K *

Join our dynamic Security team to build and maintain detection systems while protecting corporate and production environments. Leverage your expertise in security engineering to enhance our defenses a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by managing a vast AWS estate. Drive automation, maintain platform health, and deliver new features while ensuring compliance in a regulat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Lead the charge in shaping IT strategy and operations for a remote-first SaaS company. Drive service delivery, enhance employee technology experiences, and build a high-performing IT organization whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $226K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving cross-functional initiatives that optimize customer strategy and enhance business intelligence. Collaborate with leaders to streamline decision-making and supp...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape technical innovation by leading cross-team efforts in system architecture and development. Drive scalable improvements, mentor peers, and influence business outcomes while ensuring long-term mai...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Design and oversee tailored security architectures for government clients, ensuring integration of threat intelligence and compliance within Cyware's platform. Collaborate on use cases, empower teams...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of agent identity management by owning product vision, strategy, and execution. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance security and trust in AI interact...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Manage customer expectations by designing and scoping vulnerability management solutions, acting as the technical bridge between client security teams and engineering to ensure successful implementati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $200K *

Elevate your career by partnering with customers to solve complex security challenges. Leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to drive impactful solutions and foster strong relationships w...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer cross-functional programs, managing teams to deliver crucial initiatives. Drive alignment across departments, enhance operational excellence, and elevate program delivery practices while track...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $251K *

Champion innovation in software development as a DevSecOps Software Lead, driving the design and implementation of advanced pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and foster a culture...

Annapolis, MDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team in delivering high-quality Pega projects. Oversee project execution, foster continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business goals while mentoring team member...

Tempe, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth at the forefront of AI security by serving as a trusted advisor. Leverage deep technical expertise to support strategic customers in securing AI technologies, driving revenue, and in...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $320K *

Champion the technical leadership of your district team, guiding them to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions while fostering customer relationships and ensuring value realization from investmen...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $243K *

Elevate your career by partnering with sales teams to deliver innovative data security solutions. Lead technical evaluations, translate customer needs into compelling offerings, and drive successful o...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving hardware security assessments, improving client security postures, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate with teams and engage directly with clients while enhanci...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.