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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$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative compliance solutions, driving technical excellence and collaboration across teams while mentoring engineers and shaping best practices in a dynamic env...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and elevate cybersecurity detection and response efforts, establishing robust strategies for monitoring and incident resolution while mentoring a high-performing team that integrates security nat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and optimize scalable data pipelines and automation solutions, ensuring secure data management and integration from diverse sources to support advanced analytics and operational needs. Collabo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a transformative cybersecurity initiative, collaborating across teams to execute and enhance enterprise security programs while shaping the organization's strategic roadmap for future improvement...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$207K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and optimizing software development processes across multiple projects and locations. Your technical expertise will shape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $235K *

Innovate security architecture and engineering solutions to enhance our brokerage platform. Lead complex initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance while securing AWS, Kubernetes, and corpor...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of load balancing by leading cross-functional teams, solving complex challenges, and driving high-performance solutions in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will shape strateg...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Shape the future of security by leading initiatives to protect complex products, cloud platforms, and critical infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and strengthen security practi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Drive security initiatives across products and cloud platforms, collaborating with engineering and infrastructure teams to reduce risks and enhance security practices, ensuring secure design and incid...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Lead key security initiatives, enhancing product and platform security by collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize risks through assessments, incident responses, and strategic security im...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Transform the security landscape by leading strategies that identify and mitigate risks, architecting advanced systems for continuous monitoring, and enhancing global access management frameworks to s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Pioneer robust security practices across diverse platforms and products. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities and enhance risk management. Build equitable and effective secur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of identity security by leading enablement programs that empower sales teams with essential knowledge and skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance training and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of identity security by developing impactful enablement programs for pre-sales teams. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance skills and drive busine...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $235K *

Empower organizational strategy and execution in Security & Technology, driving cross-functional initiatives and enhancing communication. Collaborate with leadership to optimize operations and inspire...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $195K *

Champion security initiatives by designing and maintaining robust software solutions that protect systems and data, ensuring compliance and resilience across the enterprise while collaborating with cr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Deliver robust, scalable software solutions that enhance security for critical services. Collaborate with diverse technologies to design, code, and deploy high-performance systems, ensuring security i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive transformative AI product strategies, collaborating across teams to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Lead initiatives that shape Meta's vision for responsible AI deployment an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing a zero-trust network security architecture that safeguards sensitive compute environments, ensuring robust access controls and security automation for ne...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable containerized services for a dynamic, cloud-based system. Collaborate with teams, mentor juniors, and ensure exceptional code quality while managing the full so...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $290K *

Drive security excellence across SaaS platforms and cloud environments, leading the design and implementation of robust security architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed securit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $175K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by providing expert architectural leadership, integrating advanced security measures for complex enterprise systems, and advising on risk management across critical a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower security excellence by building and maturing our security operations. Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and engineering initiatives while fostering a strong security culture ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures for enterprise systems, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency through systematic analysis and integration of security protocols and methodo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $284K *

Advance security initiatives by converting insights into actionable programs. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement robust controls, drive secure platform adoption, and reduce organizational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.