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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$157K - $298K *

Transform HR technology strategy by leading Workday HCM Core and Security initiatives. Drive governance, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while enhancing user experience and data integrity ac...

Arkansas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team focused on authentication and authorization solutions, driving innovation and collaboration while ensuring scalable and sec...

Union, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for supply chain orchestration. Drive technical decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring measu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance for critical defense projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to implement best practices and drive data-driven improv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate next-gen AI and cloud hardware systems by leading architecture for high-performance networking platforms, integrating compute and networking technologies to meet evolving customer demands, whi...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$350K - $375K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing a modern AI architecture across multiple business units, ensuring scalable, efficient, and secure AI systems that enhance product capabilities and drive in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive safety excellence by leading program development, compliance, and mentorship. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, conduct assessments, and enhance safety culture in diverse operational e...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Explore opportunities as a Senior Software Engineer driving our Virtual Care Platform, ensuring operational excellence and enhancing patient experiences through effective troubleshooting, automation...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading VDC initiatives to optimize project delivery, enhance collaboration, and improve performance. Mentor teams and drive innovative construction technology practices in co...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted today

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement innovative AI applications, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient solutions, and mentor junior developers while staying at the f...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $249K *

Pioneer security initiatives as a Staff Information Security Engineer, enhancing our security programs and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address threats and improve proces...

Brookfield, WIRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading proactive threat detection and response efforts. Collaborate with a skilled team to investigate cyber threats, mentor junior analysts, and enhance security operations, ensu...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to manage technology partner relationships, ensuring integration health and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to resolve issues and optimize...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

Champion the backend usage billing pipeline, driving product direction and ensuring seamless integration for credit-based offerings while enhancing scalability and reliability across platforms...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing privacy compliance and cybersecurity. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, develop training, and ensure adherence to federal regulations while prote...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $160K *

Lead and drive cybersecurity initiatives, managing complex projects and fostering client relationships. Provide strategic guidance and deliver innovative security solutions to enhance organizational r...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading materials management for a Nuclear Development project. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and vendors to ensure effective planning and execution, driving project s...

Richland, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $265K *

Transform cybersecurity architecture for a large federal program. Lead the integration of security controls across various platforms and systems, ensuring compliance with federal standards while drivi...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer the future of AI as a Senior Engineer specializing in semantic web technologies, bridging business and tech to create scalable data solutions that enhance analytics, knowledge management, and...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$285K *

Champion a hands-on team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Guide technical design, develop talent, and manage client relationships while ensuring effective engagement delivery a...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by designing and implementing innovative care management tools. Collaborate with teams to create reliable software solutions while mentoring others and advanc...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion a transformative product vision, leading cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes in a dynamic digital health environment. Shape the future of patient care and client experience whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.