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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$210K - $270K *

Build the foundation of platform security by conducting in-depth IaaS security reviews and defining standards for infrastructure layers. Partner with engineering teams to ensure compliance and close s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading product strategy for risk decisioning and collections platforms. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance while delivering impa...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of risk decisioning and collections platforms by leading product strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence across teams to enhance payment approvals and recove...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional efforts to drive execution in a fast-paced remote environment, overseeing key product initiatives and customer issues in our Privileged Access Management portfolio, while ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Innovate security across a portfolio of products by leading a senior team, driving secure development practices, and enhancing security capabilities for AI features to protect customer trust and produ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $202K *

Lead the charge in securing AI applications by collaborating with development teams, conducting code reviews, and creating automation tools to enhance security measures for millions of users...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of secure software development by integrating security practices into engineering workflows, building automation tools, and conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cybersecurity initiatives and framework management. This critical role ensures compliance with federal standards and provides strategic technical guidance across projects...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $236K *

Optimize detection and response strategies in a leading security team, driving AI and ML innovations to proactively address security threats across global infrastructure, while managing and mentoring...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in securing backend systems by designing encryption, managing identities, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with a small team to enhance user privacy and build robust security pract...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$182K - $288K *

Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Elevate security standards by leading IAM initiatives across a global fintech organization. Drive multi-year strategies, enhance authentication processes, and ensure compliance while fostering a cultu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust IAM security strategy across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving innovative security solutions that empower business grow...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Elevate security standards by leading IAM initiatives across multiple regions. Drive strategic execution, enhance authentication processes, and ensure compliance while fostering a culture of security...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Champion the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure by architecting robust monitoring and response systems that protect networks, systems, and applications while enabling seamless innovation acros...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $202K *

Shape the future of perimeter security by defining strategies and collaborating across teams to enhance protection and reduce cyber risk while driving measurable security outcomes for critical busines...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Transform security practices by defining, managing, and enhancing Perimeter Defense strategies. Collaborate across teams to protect external assets and drive measurable security improvements vital for...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $185K *

Champion IAM excellence by leading enterprise identity initiatives, enhancing security posture, and driving governance across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement robust access controls a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in developing secure access solutions. Drive technical direction, manage project delivery, and mentor engineers while balancing customer reliability with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $149K *

Shape the future of technical marketing by crafting compelling narratives that engage practitioners and influencers, driving curiosity and interest in cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions across our i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive security excellence by leveraging your cloud expertise to enhance infrastructure safety. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement AI-driven solutions, ensuring secure practices are seamle...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead our software engineering team to deliver innovative solutions for medical devices. Oversee embedded firmware and applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing the full software lifecy...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts, ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance. Drive innovation while coaching engineers and collaborating with cross-functional partners to en...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $290K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical strategy for a high-volume Authentication Platform, ensuring secure identity and access management for global enterprise customers while driving innovation in...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.