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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$120K - $145K *

Champion enterprise support excellence by architecting a new function, diagnosing complex issues across security identity stacks, automating workflows, and driving customer success in a high-impact, c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $187K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security management, tackling compliance and risk assessment while spearheading security projects and expanding certification portfolios, ultimate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to build and automate security controls across our infrastructure. You'll manage host hardening, vulnerability assessments, and compliance, leveraging AI tools to enhance security...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by leading strategic initiatives across product, infrastructure, and cloud security. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and build a culture of s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to implement and optimize CrowdStrike Falcon deployments, ensuring robust endpoint security and compliance with federal requirements while leading advanced threat detection and inc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $173K *

Drive change across teams by leading Technical Excellence and Escalations, ensuring swift product supportability and risk management. Collaborate with senior engineers to influence product development...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $173K *

Join a team that's driving technical excellence and escalations across global operations. Lead senior experts to influence product and engineering changes, ensuring swift resolution of customer issues...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $212K *

Champion secure architecture by conducting reviews and assessments for cloud and on-premise systems. Leverage your cybersecurity expertise to design solutions that align with security best practices a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$193K - $309K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud security capabilities, leading hands-on initiatives and shaping strategic direction. Collaborate across engineering teams to secure AWS environments and mentor pee...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $196K *

Unlock your potential as you drive compliance and enhance controls in Trust and Safety. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate regulations, ensuring robust processes and continuous improvement in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower enterprise clients by building innovative AI security solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design robust security controls and develop tools that enhance customer experiences while sta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform enterprise security by building innovative AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design robust security controls and develop tools that enhance customer experiences while staying a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering leadership, guiding a high-performing team to design and operate scalable enterprise platforms while ensuring technical excellence and fostering a c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $175K *

Advance application security initiatives by leading manual code reviews, penetration tests, and threat modeling. Work closely with clients to strengthen their secure development processes, delivering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $185K *

Champion cybersecurity and accreditation efforts to support advanced defense missions. Provide technical guidance on governance, compliance, and secure integration, collaborating with Government and e...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $205K *

Champion the evolution of our enterprise data platform into an AI-ready system. Lead a global team in data engineering and AI, driving architecture, strategy, and operational excellence while ensuring...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Unlock your potential as a Security-focused Staff Software Engineer, driving the design and implementation of robust systems to enhance the security of cloud environments while collaborating with vari...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $187K *

Innovate the future of AI security by designing and implementing robust defenses against adversarial threats, ensuring the integrity of AI systems while fostering innovation and collaboration across c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Lead and innovate security operations to enhance threat detection, incident response, and exposure management. Drive team growth and establish a robust operating model while collaborating across techn...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of privacy engineering by leading a team focused on compliance and user trust across Laptops and Tablets, driving strategic initiatives and optimizing operations in a dynamic environm...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead mission-critical engineering efforts, overseeing multiple teams to ensure system reliability and performance. Drive long-term roadmaps, facilitate efficient collaboration, and empower teams to op...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Empower security excellence by leading compliance, risk management, and incident response initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture and drive strategic advantages for a fast-gr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$166K - $170K *

Champion cybersecurity resilience by guiding clients through risk mitigation, incident response, and threat detection strategies. Leverage expertise in AI and cloud security to enhance defenses and en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join us in shaping the future of data-centric platforms by leading a dynamic team of software engineers. Drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $234K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in systems engineering, overseeing operations, and driving performance excellence across multiple domains while ensuring customer satisfaction and strateg...

6 days ago

  •   15+ 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.