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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$170K - $250K *

Manage the end-to-end design and deployment of classified IT infrastructures, ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions for U.S. Government progra...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Transform security practices by leading risk assessments, designing robust security architectures, and enhancing incident response capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard sy...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in security and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and innovation while taking ownership of impactful projects in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Join us to enhance our security infrastructure as a Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, automate processes, and drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Oversee the architecture and management of global security systems, leading a team of engineers to ensure the integrity and availability of critical security platforms while collaborating with various...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $217K *

Join us to lead engineering teams in designing and delivering core custody platforms, ensuring quality and compliance in a complex financial services environment while driving innovation and moderniza...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by enhancing corporate security operations through hands-on engineering. Collaborate with teams to manage endpoints, identity access, and incident response while driving complian...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$255K - $345K *

Transform product security by leading a high-performing team, redefining processes for the AI era, and ensuring robust security across Intuit's ecosystem while fostering collaboration with business le...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in security assessments and engineering. Collaborate with teams to enhance system defenses, analyze threats, and drive incident resolution in a dynamic en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex electronic security projects, blending technical expertise with project management. Oversee installations, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor junior technici...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to drive innovative mobile payment solutions. Oversee technical direction, foster leadership, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across f...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $175K *

Elevate security initiatives by leading IAM and cloud security efforts in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance application security and drive modernization acro...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $224K *

Advance cybersecurity initiatives by defining roadmaps, establishing secure SDLC practices, and mentoring teams. Lead architecture for data protection and drive supply chain security strategies in a d...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network security across diverse environments. You'll implement, maintain, and troubleshoot critical network solutions while collaborating with senior engineer...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion security excellence by leading complex Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR implementations. Drive technical enablement projects, mentor engineers, and enhance client security practices in a d...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Transform enterprise-wide security and privacy strategies by leading and innovating security practices across AI products and cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of proac...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$326K - $385K *

Join a team that's shaping network security strategies to protect millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, design solutions, and enhance our infrastructure, makin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$114K - $165K *

Transform your career by implementing cutting-edge cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automate compliance, ensuring robust protection across all e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$196K - $217K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing software engineering team that delivers mission-critical internal platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive technical excellence...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $236K *

Drive security innovation by leading the strategy and execution for our platform's security architecture. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer trust and ensure robust security measures are int...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage in a high-impact role to design and optimize customer success programs, enhancing adoption of identity security solutions. Collaborate across teams to create effective training and onboarding m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion customer success by designing and optimizing scalable programs that enhance adoption of identity security solutions, ensuring impactful training and resources for customer-facing teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead incident response initiatives, enhance security operations, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Your expertise will shape scalable solutions and foster team growth while addressi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of product security by leading application security initiatives, embedding testing into development workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of collabor...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.