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 *

Drive the security posture and infrastructure of our organization, implementing systems and managing vendor relationships while ensuring compliance and scalability as we grow. Collaborate cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise security by leading complex cybersecurity and resilience initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure strategic programs are prioritized and delivered effectively, enhancing th...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to securing products throughout their lifecycle by collaborating with developers, leading design reviews, and performing penetration testing to enhance security measures and compliance post...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate engineering success by driving high-impact cross-functional programs. Own delivery in a dynamic team environment, ensuring alignment and quality while facilitating decision-making and continuo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $220K *

The Hardware Engineering Program Manager at Verkada will lead the development and execution of innovative hardware programs, guiding cross-functional efforts from prototype to production. This role re...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative DevOps practices to enhance software delivery and infrastructure management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security while a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $250K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by designing secure architectures and leading initiatives to protect systems and infrastructure. Drive improvements in security posture while collaborating with teams...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead and optimize security and compliance strategies across complex infrastructure. Manage technical teams, oversee security architecture, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards to enhance ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software development by leveraging your expertise in programming and design. Collaborate with peers to enhance product quality and security while driving innov...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $285K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by designing and delivering innovative, multi-domain security services. Collaborate across teams to enhance physical and cloud security, ensuring ope...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery within cybersecurity engagements by managing scopes, timelines, and stakeholder relationships. Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks and facilitate continuous improveme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $308K *

Empower our team to build innovative digital workers, enhancing identity operations and security. Collaborate closely with leadership to deliver reliable AI solutions that meet the needs of over 20,00...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $400K *

Contribute to a secure environment by enhancing detection systems, performing incident response, and managing security protocols. Engage across teams to implement effective preventative measures while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $118K *

Innovate security solutions for AI applications, assessing vulnerabilities and establishing best practices. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into development workflows and create scalable...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product marketing initiatives that bridge product, sales, and market needs. Drive go-to-market strategies, create compelling narratives, and empower teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $205K *

Engage as a pivotal Security Engineer, focusing on hardware security initiatives, design reviews, and threat modeling. Collaborate across teams to implement secure-by-default components and drive secu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $205K *

Unlock potential by driving hardware security initiatives and collaborating with engineering teams to implement secure-by-default components, ensuring robust security throughout the product lifecycle...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance hardware security through design reviews, threat modeling, and scalable solutions. Collaborate with engineering to ensure secure product delivery while driving strategic...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $189K *

Join a team that's redefining external attack surface management technology. Lead technical efforts, own system architecture, and develop a reliable framework for data analysis, ensuring trusted insig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform security practices by implementing robust controls and monitoring systems. Collaborate with IT teams to assess risks and enhance the security posture across on-premises and cloud environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $215K *

Optimize security in software development by collaborating with teams to embed best practices, assess vulnerabilities, and enhance application safety. Engage in code reviews and threat modeling to ens...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$131K - $237K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to drive software engineering, DevSecOps, and enterprise automation initiatives, ensuring delivery of mission-critical solutions that enhance operational capabilities and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$320K - $405K *

Lead the charge in securing data center operations by designing and managing robust hardware inventory systems, ensuring continuous monitoring and compliance through innovative tools and automation, w...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $247K *

Shape the future of AI governance by leading technical design and execution for scalable, secure systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate complex customer needs into innovative solutions f...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.