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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$100K - $110K *

Transform enterprise security by optimizing the Tanium platform. Collaborate with teams to enhance endpoint visibility, manage vulnerabilities, and drive operational efficiencies in complex environmen...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $212K *

Lead the charge in securing cloud environments through detection engineering, incident response, and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance security operations and develop AI-driven solutions f...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform cloud security by designing and implementing robust architectures, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in transforming cloud and application security. Drive innovative AI-driven DevSecOps strategies while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration acro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in enterprise cybersecurity modernization, directing large-scale initiatives across IT, OT, and IoT ecosystems. Collaborate with executives and stakeholders to enhance defenses, mitiga...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$148K - $303K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges, and driving impactful projects. Collaborate closely with product leaders to translate prioritie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Engineer robust security solutions by architecting and optimizing SIEM and SOAR platforms. Lead efforts in log management, automation, and detection engineering to enhance cyber defense capabilities a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and enhancing enterprise-grade Security & Access Management solutions. Collaborate on scalable platforms that automate access provisioning and security controls in com...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise security solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and enhance scalable Security & Access Management platforms, leveraging modern technologies to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive security excellence by enhancing physical security systems, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliance. Safeguard assets through effective monitoring, training, and process improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$190K - $284K *

Drive the charge in privacy and security program management, transforming complex requirements into actionable plans. Collaborate across teams to enhance data governance and risk management, ensuring...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $284K *

Contribute to the security landscape by leading cross-functional programs that enhance privacy and data governance. Transform complex requirements into actionable plans while collaborating with divers...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$191K - $293K *

Explore the future of security by leading vulnerability research efforts, enhancing software defenses, and streamlining remediation processes to protect critical networks from emerging threats...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer advanced cybersecurity solutions, enhancing Zero Trust initiatives and supporting security operations across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, incident respons...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Drive security innovation by leading assessments, analyzing threats, and automating solutions to protect sensitive data. Collaborate with teams to enhance system defenses and respond to complex securi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth as you lead engineering efforts, ensuring high standards and effective delivery while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your leadershi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our cloud SaaS platform. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure security and reliability while delivering exce...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $238K *

Empower our security initiatives as you develop and enhance threat detection systems, streamline data pipelines, and leverage AI for more effective monitoring and response, ensuring safety for our cus...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Pioneer innovative threat detection engineering solutions that protect our infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance our detection platform through advanced telemetry, improve pipeline relia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Lead the development and operational excellence of EDR technology, ensuring reliability and performance across a large fleet. Drive innovation while fostering a culture of learning from failures to en...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform security awareness by leading curriculum development and training initiatives. Collaborate across teams to create impactful content, assess learning outcomes, and drive behavior change in a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a comprehensive security awareness program. Collaborate across teams to create engaging training content, assess effectiveness, and drive behavior change...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $200K *

Transform information security operations by executing day-to-day strategies across corporate IT, platform, and product environments, ensuring compliance and enhancing security posture in collaboratio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $320K *

Drive innovation by leading the engineering team behind our Landing Pages product, enhancing customer experiences through intuitive web tools that capture first-party data while fostering a collaborat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $265K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology as a Software Engineering Manager. Lead a high-performing squad to develop cutting-edge systems, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability i...

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.