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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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Senior Information Security Engineer, Cloud CISO, Vulnerability Rewards Program

$174K - $252K *

Lead the charge in transforming security protocols by engineering robust systems, conducting thorough assessments, and innovating solutions. Collaborate across teams to safeguard sensitive data and en...

Sunnyvale, CA (Santa Clara County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Software Engineer, HSM Infrastructure Security, Consumer Devices

$130K - $155K *

Build and enhance security-critical software for hardware-backed systems, ensuring robust cryptographic operations and policy enforcement. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure solutions that pro...

Seattle, WA (King County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Senior Manager, IT Technical Security

$201K - $235K *

Drive the evolution of a robust Cybersecurity Program by overseeing daily operations, implementing security technologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance enterprise security posture acr...

South San Francisco, CA (San Mateo County)In-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Security Engineer, Platforms and Devices

$123K - $174K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security for users and developers. Collaborate with engineers to identify vulnerabilities, conduct security assessments, and ensure robust protection across p...

Mountain View, CA (Santa Clara County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Software Engineering Mgr - L5

$148K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering management. Lead a dynamic team, oversee technical execution, and drive continuous improvement while managing personnel and financial perf...

Marietta, GA (Cobb County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud security by conducting thorough assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve client cloud environments and compli...

Tennessee Ridge, TN (Houston County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$135K - $160K *

Optimize cloud security by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with ind...

Pennsylvania Furnace, PA (Centre County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$130K - $155K *

Transform cloud security by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with in...

Virginia Beach, VA (Virginia Beach City County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud security assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cloud security posture and ensure complian...

Michigan Center, MI (Jackson County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Cyber Security Architect, Director

$125K - $150K *

Empower cloud security by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with indu...

Texas City, TX (Galveston County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$135K - $160K *

Drive cloud security excellence by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance...

Maryland Line, MD (Baltimore County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$130K - $155K *

Elevate cloud security by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with indu...

Lorida, FL (Highlands County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by conducting cloud security assessments and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with industry stand...

Illinois City, IL (Rock Island County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud security assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance acr...

Arizona City, AZ (Pinal County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$130K - $155K *

Champion cloud security by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with ind...

Delaware City, DE (New Castle County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$130K - $155K *

Drive cloud security excellence by assessing configurations, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure complianc...

Colorado Springs, CO (El Paso County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud security by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with in...

Washington, DC (District Of Columbia County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Cyber Security Architect, Director

$150K - $180K *

Drive cloud security excellence by conducting assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance security posture and ensure compliance...

New York, NY (New York County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Cyber Security Architect, Director

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud security by conducting thorough assessments, identifying gaps, and delivering actionable recommendations to improve client cloud environments and compli...

California City, CA (Kern County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Software Engineering Manager, Wearables Infra

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of AI-powered wearables by leading engineering teams to build robust infrastructure, ensuring seamless developer experiences while driving innovation and collaboration across prod...

New York, NY (New York County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Senior Technical Product Manager, Privileged Access Management (PAM)

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of a next-gen Privileged Access Management platform, collaborating across teams to create user-centric and secure solutions while ensuring technical excellence and scalability in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Information Security Architect

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of robust security architecture for cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Partner cross-functionally to embed security in the development lifecycle and evaluate eme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

Corporate Security Engineer

$120K - $145K *

Shape our security landscape by defending enterprise systems against threats. You'll investigate incidents, develop security controls, and ensure robust protection of corporate IT platforms within a d...

San Francisco, CA (San Francisco County)In-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Electronic Security Project Manager - USA-CRP

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing Electronic Security Systems projects from initiation to closure, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and effective communication among stakeholders thr...

Dallas, TX (Dallas County)In-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

Cyber - Enterprise Security Architect - Manager - Consulting

$173K - $290K *

Lead transformative security architecture initiatives, managing teams and client engagements to enhance enterprise security posture across diverse domains, supporting modern cloud environments and gov...

New York, NY (New York County)In-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services
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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.