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 *

Transform product strategy for integrations in Employer Services, driving innovation and connectivity. Collaborate with partners to enhance client experiences and develop scalable solutions that meet...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $172K *

Drive impactful security solutions by leading engagements, delivering expertise, and fostering customer relationships. Collaborate across teams to enhance security practices and ensure optimal deploym...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$132K - $185K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading security engagements, delivering solutions, and providing expert support to customers. Collaborate with teams to design, deploy, and optimize Cisco Securit...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $250K *

Help us build a high-performing infrastructure team that drives operational excellence and reliability. Lead a diverse group of engineers, manage budgets, and modernize technology while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $153K *

Deliver a robust frontend architecture for a mature web UI, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with UX designers and set coding standards while ensuring security and analytics integratio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $239K *

Drive complex technical initiatives and lead multi-year integration strategies to enhance platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of excellence in Te...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower our analyst relations program by managing evaluations, timelines, and coordination. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely engagement and support market insights for strategi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $254K *

Elevate security measures by building detection systems and automating responses to emerging threats. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture and leverage AI for efficient threat hunting...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$245K - $337K *

Strategize and drive revenue growth by expanding consulting services, building C-level relationships, and negotiating complex contracts. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance market share and establ...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive execution of complex technical initiatives, translating business vision into actionable programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company objectives and measurab...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Drive the Reuse function within the Product Lifecycle team, ensuring efficient operations, stakeholder communication, and process consistency to support the mission of serving Veterans. Lead a team fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing internal communications to connect a growing, remote workforce. Collaborate with leadership to create clear, engaging messages that align employees with company priorities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $232K *

Empower a global team of SREs to enhance IAM services, driving innovation and reliability in cloud applications. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor engineers, and lead Agile initiatives to ensure t...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Join us to lead a dynamic software engineering team, driving innovation in fleet management technology. You'll mentor developers, oversee the software delivery lifecycle, and contribute hands-on to co...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $259K *

Unlock the potential of data governance by leading U.S. initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance data quality and stewardship practices in a dynamic enviro...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Lead customer escalations by managing complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolutions, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while mainta...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, building executive relationships, and leading complex deals. Shape multi-year strategies and collaborate with a virtual team to deliver impa...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $181K *

Shape the future of secure software by developing full-stack applications that support critical government missions. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$184K - $356K *

Contribute to enhancing security architecture for networking products, collaborating with firmware and hardware teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement robust security features that protect mi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $176K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and optimization for next-gen satellite communications by translating complex regulations and providing technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams, drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $175K *

Pioneer project success by leading the design and implementation of electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while providing tech...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Drive complex use cases from ambiguous problems to production, ensuring high-quality and scalable AI solutions that address us...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks 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.