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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$95K - $115K *

Champion the enhancement of enterprise-wide physical security programs, ensuring compliance with DOE and NNSA regulations. Lead a multidisciplinary team to protect national security interests in sensi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineer focused on Trust and Identity infrastructure. Drive initiatives for secure platform services, tackle complex challenges, and shape the future of internal trust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $217K *

Drive innovation in platform security by shaping trust and identity infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, tackle complex challenges, and promote enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of endpoint security by leading a dynamic engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovative capabilities to protect enterprise assets while aligning with bus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Develop your expertise in security as you tackle risks across application, infrastructure, and corporate domains. Join a dynamic team that balances security measures with business needs while protecti...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape the security landscape by actively mitigating risks in application, infrastructure, and corporate security. Collaborate cross-functionally while addressing vulnerabilities and enhancing the robu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to develop cutting-edge monitoring systems for diverse industries, ensuring reliability and scalability in mission-critical operations wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security architecture for a cutting-edge healthcare AI platform. Collaborate on compliance initiatives, implement Azure security solutions, and drive product security to ensure robust protect...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Champion a proactive security program for a multi-tenant platform, ensuring compliance and customer trust while leading a small team. Balance hands-on coding with strategic oversight to enhance securi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Transform security practices by leading a proactive program that integrates compliance, threat modeling, and customer trust. Engage with enterprise clients while building a robust security foundation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Shape the future of application security by leading vulnerability management and driving technical direction across diverse systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and ensure rob...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the cybersecurity operations, ensuring compliance and team performance while managing security tools, incident response, and vendor relationships. Drive continuous improvement across governance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $295K *

Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $291K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise-scale security solutions that integrate cryptographic systems with AI, ensuring proactive and intelligent security for SaaS platforms while mentoring enginee...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security posture through innovative engineering and proactive risk management. You'll independently manage security tools, investigate incidents, and collabor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $270K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing Solutions Engineering team focused on autonomous site security. Drive technical sales, manage customer engagements, and ensure consistent quota attainment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing embedded flight systems through innovative cryptographic solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to integrate security from design to deployment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion security engineering for a pharmacy robot, overseeing threat models, design reviews, and incident responses. Ensure robust device identity and key custody while collaborating with cross-funct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Champion security engineering for a pharmacy robot, overseeing threat models, design reviews, incident responses, and customer security commitments. Ensure robust identity management and cloud posture...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead impactful engineering programs to enhance security measures, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving proactive risk mitigation strategies while ensuring effective communication and projec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $200K *

Drive the development and management of software teams, fostering a culture of trust and continuous learning while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products through Agile methodologie...

1 week ago

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

$119K - $215K *

Join our dynamic team to lead impactful technical programs, driving cross-functional collaboration and delivering innovative software solutions from concept to market, ensuring customer satisfaction a...

Yesterday

  •   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.