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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$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

$150K - $180K *

Transform product vision into reality by leading cross-functional teams, defining roadmaps, and driving innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and deliver impactful solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Drive cloud security innovation by establishing best practices, building security tools, and collaborating with development teams to embed security in design. Ensure compliance and protection across c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding critical systems through expert security management. Leverage your RMF knowledge to ensure compliance, drive remediation, and maintain robust security post...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations, managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes and high client satisfaction...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to research, hunt, and mitigate evolving cyber threats using advanced analytics and AI tools. Leverage expertise in threat detection across global networks while collaborating with...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$69K - $107K *

Champion client success by leveraging technical expertise to enhance platform value, optimize workflows, and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $150K *

Empower post-sales teams to drive customer success and value realization through AI-assisted tools and scalable enablement programs, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance implementation, adoptio...

Austin, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in configuration management, ensuring system stability and compliance. Collaborate across teams to track changes, maintain documentation, and support deployments i...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Empower the development of our open source software solutions while collaborating with engineers and community contributors. Leverage your cloud native expertise to enhance mission outcomes through in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the contract lifecycle by leading agent-driven workflows, leveraging data insights to enhance product value and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to innovate and deliver user-c...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $87K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through technology. Lead and mentor a talented group of professionals in delivering high-performance computing solutions that support innovative rese...

Indiana, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$108K - $201K *

Drive strategic growth in the federal public safety sector by leading capture strategies, developing relationships, and aligning business solutions with customer needs for successful proposal executio...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive advanced threat hunting strategies, mentor global security teams, and develop innovative cybersecurity scenarios. Leverage your expertise in incident response and AI to en...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team of DevOps, MLOps, and DataOps engineers, driving innovation across our multi-cloud platform. You'll mentor talent, set technical standards, and remain hands-on in engine...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and usability of advanced systems, and driv...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $240K *

Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $226K *

Empower innovation as you develop and optimize networking software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and drive strategic decisions in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$242K - $302K *

Develop and enhance networking software as a key member of our engineering team. Collaborate on product ideation, optimize performance, and ensure security throughout the product lifecycle in a fully...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and enhance browser extension features that secure user experiences. Collaborate with product teams and implement best coding practices to optimize performance and usability, all while maintai...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative Network Observability products, driving strategy from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that empower operators to op...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.