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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$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering service delivery for legal and professional clients. Lead a dynamic organization focused on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career as a Principal Technologist, leading AI compute infrastructure solutions in pre-sales. Collaborate with top-tier clients, drive innovative designs, and influence strategic engageme...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $110K *

Champion service operations evolution by driving product repair strategies, enhancing workflows, and collaborating with global partners to deliver exceptional customer service and operational efficien...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$82K - $123K *

Champion AI innovation by driving tool adoption, engineering practices, and workforce enablement across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing leaders and building future...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $165K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end product surface, driving discovery, design, and migration while collaborating closely with users to solve real market problems in a dynamic healthcare environ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

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Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading hardware integration projects from prototype to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product viability in real-world environments while managing ri...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $206K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $193K *

Elevate legal operations by leading the development and integration of innovative technology solutions. This hands-on role combines software engineering with strategic leadership, focusing on AI-drive...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

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Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing and securing Microsoft Active Directory services, ensuring robust identity management and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $184K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $190K *

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

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Alexandria, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $241K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.