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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$70K - $100K *

Lead the development and execution of physical security strategies, ensuring compliance and safety across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to protect assets and personnel while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $193K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing products through effective security reviews, penetration testing, and collaboration across engineering teams to radically enhance software integrity and resili...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure enterprise network architectures, enhancing resilience and security posture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet complex mission n...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's innovating security processes by implementing automation and robustness in vulnerability management and supply chain security across cloud environments, ensuring safe and efficient...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $312K *

Join a team that's redefining security by driving offensive strategies to protect products and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive security solutions and enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$264K - $350K *

Lead the charge in transforming software development operations, enhancing security, and streamlining access controls across Amazon. Engage cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$306K - $500K+*

Lead a team of engineers to enhance our Kubernetes data management platform, focusing on security and excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead technical initiatives and guide a talented team of engineers to enhance security data foundations, driving innovative solutions that align with product security goals across Cloud services...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $180K *

Drive corporate security initiatives by overseeing operations, compliance, and incident response. Leverage your expertise to enhance security posture, mentor teams, and align security strategies with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Elevate your career by enhancing Linux kernel security for cutting-edge AI cloud solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement robust security measures, conduct vulnerability research, and le...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $240K *

Transform cross-functional collaboration by leading complex technical programs, managing dependencies, and ensuring cohesive delivery across AI/ML, product design, and engineering teams. Drive effecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $276K *

Lead a team to innovate cybersecurity analytics and data engineering strategies, transforming security data into actionable intelligence. Drive enterprise-scale security data pipelines and advanced an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$213K - $342K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in cybersecurity analytics and data engineering. Drive strategic initiatives, manage enterprise-scale data pipelines, and transform security data into act...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Inspire security excellence by building a unified information security function, protecting IP and systems across the organization while partnering with engineering and IT teams to create a secure, ag...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the future of electronic security engineering by designing, integrating, and sustaining advanced security systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety through innovative solutions and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate security standards by implementing and maintaining software security controls, automating governance processes, and collaborating with global teams to enhance application security in a cloud-b...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower security innovation by designing robust cloud and infrastructure solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture, ensuring safe multi-cloud operations and compliance while driv...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at securing cloud environments by designing robust guardrails and automation. Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $220K *

Contribute to corporate security by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures while collaborating with IT, engineering, and business teams to address and mitigate risks across...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $194K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity strategies across product lifecycles, integrating security into development processes, and fostering a culture of collaboration to ensure compliance with ind...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $243K *

Champion the security architecture for advanced space systems, ensuring robust protection across all segments. Collaborate with engineers and government partners to translate threat intelligence into...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$320K - $405K *

Shape secure data center environments by designing, specifying, and verifying physical security systems across multiple sites, ensuring safety and resilience against threats while collaborating with p...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $174K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing detection engineering practices, collaborating with teams to identify vulnerabilities, and implementing robust solutions to safeguard enterprise systems again...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Engage in a hands-on role to enhance security across products and infrastructure, collaborating with leadership to prioritize and execute critical security initiatives while ensuring compliance and ri...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading security initiatives to enhance application security. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, implement security tools, and mentor teams while driving au...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.