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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$100K - $120K *

Elevate security measures by leading incident response, monitoring tools, and ensuring IT infrastructure integrity. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance security capabilities and support c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to tackle complex security challenges using AI. Leverage your expertise to design innovative security systems, drive cross-team collaboration, and enhance AI capabilities in securi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform security engineering by leveraging AI to tackle complex challenges, architecting innovative solutions that enhance safety and trust across multiple domains while mentoring teams and driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading network penetration tests and innovating AI red team practices in this critical role. Engage clients independently and shape methodologies for a fast-evolving cybersec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Champion security excellence by designing and maintaining robust systems that protect critical data and infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable security solutions and automate i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $160K *

Champion cloud and application security by enhancing AWS practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to ensure secure and compliant environments...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $258K *

Develop and lead enterprise security initiatives, enhancing protection across endpoints, infrastructure, and applications. Drive scalable solutions and modernize security controls to mitigate threats...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $245K *

Build your expertise in enterprise security engineering, architecting advanced threat detection and response systems while collaborating across teams. Play a key role in safeguarding innovative softwa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $245K *

Unlock advanced threat detection and incident response capabilities. Shape the security landscape by architecting and managing robust solutions to protect mission-critical systems in a dynamic environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Explore a dynamic role in security engineering, focusing on cloud security, compliance, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and automate complianc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Deliver your expertise to enhance the security posture of Cloud Service Providers. Engage in comprehensive architecture reviews, compliance assessments, and technical consultations within a collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $200K *

Reimagine security engineering leadership by guiding strategic initiatives across cloud and infrastructure security, enhancing detection engineering, and fostering collaboration to protect a multi-clo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$207K - $300K *

Support the security landscape by leading detection and response efforts for AI-related incidents, enhancing risk transparency, and developing tools for actionable intelligence across teams...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $260K *

Join us to lead a vital Security Engineering team, enhancing product, infrastructure, detection, response, and compliance. Drive AI innovation and foster collaboration while managing a diverse group o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage AI in enhancing application security. You'll assess vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and shape AI security strategies, driving innovation in a fast-paced environment w...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $250K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop secure, scalable software solutions. Drive best practices in software development while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high-qua...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $220K *

Join us to shape our security architecture and compliance program. You'll lead ISO 27001 certification, secure cloud environments, and drive proactive security measures in a fast-paced, high-ownership...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $144K *

Unlock potential by driving cross-team security initiatives, managing program roadmaps, and ensuring seamless integration across InfoSec domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain project visi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $144K *

Unlock the potential of cross-functional security initiatives by managing diverse InfoSec programs, ensuring seamless execution and collaboration across teams while driving strategic security integrat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by ensuring robust security configurations, managing platforms, and aligning systems with industry standards while collaborating across teams for optimal performance and compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust Security Ontology platform, guiding a team of engineers to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that integrate AI and security knowledge across diverse d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI security by implementing robust controls and automation. Collaborate across teams to secure AI platforms, enhance identity management, and optimize network security, ensuring a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in securing AI platforms by implementing robust security controls, enhancing automation, and ensuring compliance throughout the lifecycle of AI systems. Collaborate across teams to for...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$262K - $364K *

Innovate the future of data platforms by leading the development of scalable, autonomous solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance architecture and drive impactful projects that em...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.