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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$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a SOC Engineer, where you'll onboard customers into managed security services, configure Microsoft security tools, and ensure reliable telemetry across diverse environments, all...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive security excellence by managing AWS GovCloud environments and enhancing DevSecOps pipelines. Ensure compliance with NIST standards while integrating security controls for continuous protection a...

Scott Air Force Base, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $173K *

Join a team that's transforming manufacturing through digital solutions. Lead cross-functional initiatives, drive process improvements, and ensure seamless integration of technology to enhance operati...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

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

$130K - $219K *

Drive the vision for Samsara device installations, enhancing user experiences and ensuring rapid, accurate setups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the install process, making impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $253K *

Lead the charge in managing a project team focused on high voltage substations, overseeing design, analysis, and implementation to modernize the electric grid while ensuring projects meet client speci...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$207K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Applied AI team, transforming innovative AI solutions into production-ready systems within a regulated financial environment, while collaborating across depart...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the Microsoft Security Solutions area, driving strategy and sales execution. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance, align priorities, and translate market opportunities...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $225K *

Optimize system performance by building scalable, robust services. Collaborate across teams to design public APIs, ensuring high-quality integration for retailers. Mentor others and evolve solutions t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $215K *

Architect innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, driving platform direction and enabling deep specialists. You'll tackle high-leverage problems that define our future capabilities and e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and product development while ensuring quality and efficiency in facility design and technical support for sales initiatives...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of user-generated content by leading product strategy and execution. Drive improvements in quality, trust, and customer activation while collaborating across teams to enhance the cont...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion cybersecurity excellence by leading a high-performing team to design and implement robust security architectures across infrastructure, cloud, and mobile environments, ensuring compliance and...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $154K *

Lead the charge in managing complex customer escalations, driving rapid resolutions and systemic improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and customer experiences while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Empower our mission by ensuring cybersecurity compliance and risk management for the Veterans Health Administration's Enrollment System. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain security documentatio...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock strategic value as a Technical Account Manager, bridging customers and partners to ensure successful deployment and optimization of cybersecurity solutions, while driving long-term relationship...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $423K *

Lead the charge in managing international sustainment programs, overseeing contracts and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional services for the MH-60R fleet while driving growth and customer s...

Owego, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of technology as a senior technical leader, driving complex initiatives and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing AI platform architecture for advanced cybersecurity solutions, ensuring scalable technical frameworks align with product strategy and customer maturity levels...

Redwood City, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$214K - $295K *

Pioneer the development of innovative user experiences across platforms, harnessing deep technical expertise and leadership to enhance product design. Collaborate broadly to drive operational excellen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $228K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of identity products, delivering secure, developer-first experiences. Collaborate with leadership to build innovative solutions that empower customers and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$162K - $290K *

Shape the technical direction of a geospatial platform, building scalable systems and APIs that enhance location-aware experiences across products, while collaborating with teams to drive innovation a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on Azure cloud engineering, DevSecOps, and platform automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable digital services while e...

United StatesRemote

2 days 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

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $198K *

Empower enterprise customers through tailored security insights and proactive support. Collaborate with teams to enhance application security, provide mentorship, and maintain strong relationships, en...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.