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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$168K - $200K *

Drive SOC modernization by leveraging Microsoft Security solutions. Shape client strategies, lead discussions, and enhance security operations with advanced tools like Microsoft Defender XDR and Senti...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $217K *

Drive your career by leading SOC modernization initiatives, focusing on Microsoft Security solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance security operations and integrate advanced technolog...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion product innovation by collaborating with engineers and users, transforming complex technical problems into clear, actionable solutions that deliver value. Lead from prototype to rollout, ensu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at our flagship web applications by leading hands-on development, defining architecture, and setting engineering standards. Mentor teams to deliver high-performance user experience...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Manage and oversee complex cybersecurity and IT programs, ensuring strategic alignment with Government operations. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mitigate risks, and drive performance to meet mission-c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $208K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security operations across multiple sites. Lead security assessments, manage incidents, and provide consultancy to ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team, driving innovation, and enhancing technology solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement...

4 days ago

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

$221K - $387K *

Drive product-led partnerships in the security and risk ecosystem. Lead strategy, evaluate opportunities, and influence executive decisions to enhance customer value through collaboration with key sta...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product security for next-gen sensor platforms. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to integrate security throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring ro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Identity Verification by leading a talented engineering group. Drive architectural decisions, enhance delivery processes, and ensure high-quality outcomes whil...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and advancement of IAM solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security posture, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance. Mentor junior engineers and lead complex projects...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform security operations by defining detection strategies, enhancing product security, and integrating cryptographic governance. Collaborate across teams to build automated solutions and lead tec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $228K *

Transform security landscapes by leading the design and implementation of foundational AI security architectures, ensuring data integrity and risk mitigation across enterprise environments with innova...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering management while leading a talented group of engineers. Drive product development from ideation to delivery and ensure best practices in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $285K *

Champion the design and operation of security services, ensuring safety and resilience for delivery systems. Collaborate across teams to foster secure practices while guiding and mentoring engineers t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$212K - $287K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading security platform advancements. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you'll guide skilled engineers, developing automation tools and scalable solutions impacti...

1 month ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining cyber risk management by leading assessments, treatment plans, and automation initiatives. Collaborate across engineering and compliance to enhance security processes and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate security standards by conducting thorough assessments and reviews, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify risks, and implementing effective remediation strategies for AI and app...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate security solutions by conducting assessments, threat modeling, and reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and provide actionable guidance, ensuring robust security...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of advanced network security solutions across a large enterprise environment, enhancing security posture and resilience while guiding a team o...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to integrating security into software and hardware development. You'll automate security processes, collaborate with engineers, and enhance system integrity while ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of digital commerce as a leader in SAP solutions, overseeing design, development, and delivery in a dynamic environment while driving engineering excellence and fostering a high-perfo...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$184K - $227K *

Lead the charge in embedding security across the software lifecycle, managing a team to enhance DevSecOps and application security practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.