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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$171K - $300K *

Take ownership of architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for Access Security, enhancing identity intelligence and risk detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to del...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Drive innovation by architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for access security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise capabilities, ensuring scalable and secur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of security engineering by embedding robust practices into development. Collaborate with engineers to enhance platform security, automate compliance, and build scalable tools that emp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $221K *

Innovate solutions within a dynamic team to enhance security and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to design and implement advanced data-driven applications, leveraging AI and mac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $155K *

Optimize enterprise security by providing expert solutions for web application vulnerabilities. Collaborate with development and security teams to enhance risk management practices and streamline secu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Drive enterprise security by providing expertise in web application vulnerabilities. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture through proactive solutions, process automation, and effective c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in managing complex networking projects, driving innovative solutions and ensuring seamless delivery of infrastructure upgrades across global data centers while collaborating with cros...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance a Federal Agency's Physical Security Program by managing a cutting-edge testing lab. Collaborate with experts, evaluate innovative solutions, and contribute to a safer...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$206K - $309K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust security framework across IT and OT environments. Drive Security Operations, Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives while building a dedicated team to pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $135K *

Optimize information security identity operations, governance, and engineering. Lead incident response, tooling maintenance, and collaboration with IT teams to enhance security integrity and operation...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $143K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing robust security solutions across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and drive innovation in end...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$208K - $233K *

Advance your career by managing global security programs that enhance safety and operational consistency across diverse locations, ensuring a welcoming environment while balancing local needs with glo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$208K - $233K *

Drive your career with a role that enhances global security programs. Collaborate across teams, manage vendor operations, and strengthen incident readiness while maintaining an inviting workplace for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by leading vulnerability remediation efforts, collaborating with engineering teams to translate findings into actionable requirements, and enhancing application security a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Lead the charge in shaping robust data infrastructure that empowers teams across the organization. Drive strategy, foster innovation, and elevate team performance while ensuring reliable, high-quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $175K *

Transform client network security by leading architecture design and implementation. Oversee multi-project engagements, assess risks, and deliver tailored solutions while mentoring team members and co...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $258K *

Design and implement robust security for infrastructure, spanning bare-metal to cloud. Collaborate with engineering to embed security in systems, ensuring compliance and resilience across diverse envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Lead the charge in securing critical infrastructure by designing, implementing, and hardening systems from bare metal to cloud. Collaborate with engineering to embed security in all processes, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Help us secure critical infrastructure by designing and implementing robust security measures across bare-metal, private-cloud, and hybrid environments. Collaborate with engineering to embed security...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Take ownership of securing critical infrastructure by designing and implementing robust security measures across bare-metal, private-cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring seamless integration with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Empower the Security Engineering team by leading the technical vision for platform hardening across global operations, ensuring a secure and resilient delivery network through innovative practices and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of information security by leading IT architecture and cybersecurity initiatives. Oversee the security program, manage technology risk, and ensure secure access for teams and clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Software Engineer, shaping next-gen macOS and Linux endpoint technology. Influence architecture, implement features, and collaborate across teams to elevate product qua...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise cloud security by leading compliance and risk management initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to implement a modern DevSecOps approach, ensuring robust security polic...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical 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.