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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$110K - $130K *

Optimize internal IT operations and security; manage systems, device management, and compliance processes to ensure a secure, productive environment while scaling operations effectively across the org...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion security excellence by leading comprehensive reviews of AI deployments, focusing on risk assessment and mitigation while leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and accountability in critic...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and guide project teams in implementing GRC and cybersecurity programs, ensuring the effectiveness of IT controls and compliance frameworks while mentoring junior staff and managing client relati...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $293K *

Drive the design and development of scalable backend services, ensuring reliable data delivery from Tanium to external systems. Mentor engineers and shape technical direction while enhancing observabi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $293K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by designing and building scalable backend services. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable data delivery to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $277K *

Champion growth by leading a team of Inside Domain Consultants, driving technical excellence and strategic initiatives to enhance customer value and revenue. Collaborate with sales to deliver innovati...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing IT security by managing and deploying advanced security controls. Collaborate with experts to protect King County services from threats while improving operat...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by designing, deploying, and supporting security technologies. Collaborate with clients to enhance their security posture while aligning with busi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client security through hands-on engineering, deploying cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating on best practices to ensure robust cybersecurity across diverse envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $200K *

Innovate cybersecurity strategies by assessing, designing, and enhancing programs. Collaborate with clients to tackle complex security challenges across operational, technical, and strategic domains...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful program delivery across diverse teams, ensuring alignment across infrastructure projects. You'll bridge engineering and leadership, tackling risks and optimizing processes for peak eff...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by building advanced detections and automation to enhance security operations. As a key member of the Information Security team, you'll design analytics rules and streamline workflows, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Architect innovative containerized services for a dynamic multi-tenant system. Collaborate with peers, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust software deployment while leveraging your expertise in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $156K *

Lead the transformation of cybersecurity governance and compliance, enhancing risk advisory capabilities. Collaborate across teams to strengthen security practices and drive continuous improvement in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Drive the transformation of cybersecurity governance and compliance, leading a skilled team to enhance risk advisory practices, strengthen collaboration, and implement innovative solutions for effecti...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $278K *

Champion complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise to drive cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of innovative networking solutions tha...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Innovate AI security solutions for enterprise clients by designing robust controls and collaborating cross-functionally. Drive the development of tools for customer support and explore emerging techno...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $322K *

Strategize and lead AI cybersecurity initiatives, guiding clients through complex governance and risk challenges while managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive enterpr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI cybersecurity strategies, guiding teams through complex governance and risk challenges while driving high-quality outcomes for clients across diverse technical domains an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Transform enterprise AI security strategies by leading cross-functional teams to address complex governance and risk challenges, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Lead strategic AI cybersecurity initiatives, guiding teams to address complex governance and risk challenges while ensuring alignment with client objectives and enhancing enterprise security posture a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Lead transformative AI security strategies, guiding clients through complex governance and risk challenges while managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and drive account grow...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Drive strategic AI cybersecurity initiatives, guiding clients through complex governance and risk challenges while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and enhance enterpris...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Transform your career by leading AI cybersecurity strategy initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping innovative solutions that enhance enterprise governance and risk management in a rap...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$163K - $322K *

Champion AI cybersecurity strategies by leading complex projects, advising executives, and ensuring alignment with client objectives. Drive innovation in governance and risk management while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.