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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$80K - $95K *

Advance cybersecurity solutions by deploying and configuring diverse security infrastructure for clients. Leverage technical expertise to manage projects, ensure quality, and provide support in comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate secure network solutions by engineering and supporting robust infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security technologies, ensuring reliable connectivity and comp...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead our vulnerability management and security operations program, shaping it from the ground up. Collaborate with a small Trust team to enhance our security posture and ensure compliance while automa...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping our vulnerability management and security operations program. Collaborate with a dedicated Trust team to enhance our security posture and ensure compliance while driving aut...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $227K *

Manage AI security engagements, guiding clients through risk assessments and governance. Lead a team, shape service offerings, and build external presence in AI security while fostering talent develop...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $227K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI security practices, guiding clients through risk assessments, governance, and threat modeling. Mentor teams while shaping service offerings to meet evolving market dema...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $227K *

Shape the future of AI security by leading client engagements, mentoring talent, and advancing innovative service offerings in a rapidly evolving landscape. Drive technical and strategic initiatives t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $227K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI security. Lead client engagements, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment focused on risk assessment, governance, and sec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $227K *

Transform the future of AI security by leading client engagements, mentoring talent, and shaping innovative service offerings in a rapidly evolving landscape. Drive strategic initiatives that enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $165K *

Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, enhancing cloud security, and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security practices, ensuring robust protection of platforms and c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$83K - $95K *

Engineer secure enterprise infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$229K - $258K *

Lead the charge in shaping product security strategy, driving cross-functional initiatives, and embedding security by design into engineering workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance vulnerability...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining product security by leading cross-functional initiatives, embedding security into engineering workflows, and shaping strategies that enhance risk management across major...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security within CI/CD pipelines by implementing DevSecOps practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in cloud security solutions to suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing global security through innovative DevSecOps practices. Collaborate across departments to implement robust CI/CD pipeline security and drive c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance security measures at the enterprise level by integrating DevSecOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cyber security controls...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Transform security architecture by defining standards, leading reviews, and managing risks. Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, efficient integration of applications and AI, while maintaining cle...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $227K *

Shape security operations by monitoring incidents, leading investigations, and enhancing workflows with a global team committed to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring a safe work environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $202K *

Lead the Security Platforms team to design and manage critical security tools for effective threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management within a collaborative and innovative cybe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$290K - $365K *

Drive impactful Corporate Engineering programs, enhancing productivity through innovative IT solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems that empower all e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $365K *

Lead complex, cross-functional programs to enhance corporate engineering solutions, ensuring seamless IT systems and infrastructure that empower productivity and collaboration across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $373K *

Pioneer advanced AI security solutions by leading product strategy, ecosystem integrations, and deployment architecture. Collaborate with top AI model providers and engineering teams to ensure secure...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $373K *

Advance your career by leading the product strategy for AI security, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating with top-tier partners to ensure secure deployments in complex enterprise...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $373K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI security solutions, collaborating with top-tier model providers and engineering teams to ensure secure deployment and integration in complex enterprise en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $373K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge AI security products, driving ecosystem integrations and secure deployment strategies. Collaborate with top AI model providers and engineering teams to ensure robu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.