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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$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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of incident response by leading AI-driven engineering initiatives. Drive strategy, architecture, and team growth to enhance reliability and efficiency in complex production enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to develop and enhance foundational identity services, ensuring reliability, security, and performance under extreme load while collaborating across engineering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading a senior team focused on securing products at scale. You will drive initiatives across the Secure Software Development Lifecycle, ensuring robust security practices whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $205K *

Architect innovative product operations strategies to drive impactful program execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product development, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration and oversight of advanced cybersecurity technologies, ensuring robust protection for enterprise networks while collaborating with teams to enhance security...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

Empower your career by leading the integration of security tools into Splunk, enhancing SOC operations through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve security visibility a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of security by designing workflows and response strategies. Collaborate with teams to strengthen our platform against complex attacks while engaging directly with customers to enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $116K *

Champion cybersecurity initiatives by enhancing security posture, managing vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response. Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement effective security...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion network security by implementing robust solutions for enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, maintain security protocols, and ensure operational integrity across corporat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of identity and access management by leading a dynamic team, driving innovative IAM strategies, and ensuring secure access solutions that align with enterprise objectives and modern c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure solutions for advanced cloud technologies, merging development and security expertise. Tackle complex security challenges while collaborating with teams to enhance system resilience an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Lead large-scale technical programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business objectives. Manage risks, optimize processe...

1 week ago

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

$86K - $134K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of physical security and data analytics. Collaborate on modernizing access control systems and delivering insightful dashboards that enhance operational efficie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Lead the development of innovative security solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance operating systems and hardware features. Drive best practices in software design and architecture while ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust security controls across hybrid environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall protection and response cap...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $125K *

Transform engineering workflows by enhancing DevSecOps practices, integrating automated solutions, and optimizing developer experience. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and leverage AI...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.