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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$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

$146K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of engineers, overseeing systems integration and operational excellence while driving performance and strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $396K *

Elevate your career by leading cloud security operations for large-scale environments. Drive strategy, build high-performing teams, and ensure compliance while overseeing AI-powered SaaS platforms. Ma...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud security by conducting proactive reviews, managing complex incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response mechanisms whil...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive enterprise security by leading offensive engagements, assessing vulnerabilities, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance defenses and produce actionable insig...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading offensive security engagements, coordinating Red Team efforts, and enhancing enterprise defenses through hands-on assessments and mentorship. Drive impactful security im...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing enterprise DevSecOps strategies, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery. Build a high-performing team while collaborating across technology, securi...

5 days ago

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

$182K - $273K *

Transform incident response and crisis management by leading enterprise-wide security efforts, enhancing operational resilience, and driving AI security readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $273K *

Take ownership of incident response strategy and execution, driving cross-functional collaboration to manage cybersecurity incidents effectively and enhance organizational resilience in fast-paced env...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $273K *

Empower enterprise security by leading incident response efforts, driving crisis management, and enhancing operational resilience across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Elevate our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program by leveraging your expertise in NIST RMF and FedRAMP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage audits, and implement ri...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Transform compliance and risk management by leveraging NIST and FedRAMP frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational integrity and foster a culture of resilience while man...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $198K *

Join us to enhance our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program, ensuring operational integrity and resilience. Leverage your expertise in NIST RMF and FedRAMP to drive compliance and foster collabora...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K *

Empower security innovation by designing systems that integrate AI for autonomous remediation, ensuring seamless identity and access management across infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead and develop two analytics teams to deliver impactful data solutions, ensuring quality and security in customer-facing analytics. Drive agile practices and foster a collaborative culture while man...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by assessing and enhancing system security measures, collaborating with teams to integrate secure practices, and ensuring compliance with DoD & IC standards in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Deliver impactful solutions by owning the full development life cycle and managing complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure timely delivery and robust t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of physical security systems by setting standards, ensuring performance, and collaborating across teams to maintain operational excellence in a multi-site environment. Drive innovatio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the performance and standards of physical security systems across multiple sites, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with SLAs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive GitLab's Secret Detection and Vulnerability Research efforts to shape security product outcomes. Own the detection lifecycle, ensure content quality, and leverage AI to enhance operational effic...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $260K *

Join us to enhance application security capabilities, collaborating with engineering teams to implement robust security measures, conduct reviews, and lead threat modeling efforts in a dynamic, innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.