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 - $258K *

Transform customer trust through expert governance, risk, and compliance management. Collaborate with sales and engineering to ensure robust third-party risk processes while effectively communicating...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Lead the charge in third-party risk management, acting as a security-minded presales engineer. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure customer trust through effective communication and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Engage as a key GRC professional, bridging cybersecurity and vendor management to enhance customer trust. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to streamline third-party risk processes and deli...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative engineering solutions and developer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical strategies and deliver scalable, production-grade sys...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data security through Microsoft Purview. You'll manage data classification, loss prevention, and insider risk, collaborating with various departments to ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading complex design change projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage substantial budgets, and drive innovation in a fast-paced e...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $221K *

Champion AI Native Transformation initiatives across Engine, driving adoption and collaboration. Lead strategic partnerships, define processes, and deliver impactful results in a complex environment...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $140K *

Shape the future of engineering workflows by coordinating AI integration, prioritizing improvements, and enhancing collaboration between product and engineering teams to streamline processes and boost...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing teams, driving product delivery, and fostering innovation in a fast-paced environment. Engage hands-on with technology while shaping the future of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $280K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a team that balances management with hands-on coding. Drive product quality and innovation while mentoring engineers and collaborating directly with foun...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $222K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise security strategy and architecture. Collaborate across teams to embed security in critical services, addressing complex challenges and guiding technology directio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $291K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security through comprehensive risk management, system accreditation, and technical guidance, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures across critic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $234K *

Join a team that's redefining security analytics by designing and implementing automated data solutions. You'll lead initiatives that enhance enterprise security posture through innovative reporting a...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining security product management by leading the strategy and delivery of innovative security solutions. Drive efficiency and compliance while enhancing developer experiences t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of IT security across the Americas, managing systems and protocols to enhance regional safety. Your expertise will drive compliance and strategic initiatives, fostering a robust s...

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

$140K - $190K *

Transform legal research by leading a dynamic AI engineering team to modernize KeyCite. Drive innovation in AI capabilities and backend systems while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance le...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $262K *

Elevate your career as a Staff Security Engineer, driving bot and DDoS defense strategies. Own key technical aspects and collaborate across teams to enhance security measures, improving marketplace re...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $262K *

Drive the technical strategy for bot and traffic defense, creating scalable solutions to protect against automated threats while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance security posture and in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer the security framework by leading the integration, automation, and operational support of enterprise security platforms, while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment focused on in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$231K - $318K *

Shape the future of bot and traffic defense by owning technical strategy, building robust security controls, and leading cross-team collaboration to enhance marketplace integrity against automated thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Elevate security standards by designing robust systems that protect data and foster trust. Collaborate across teams to implement security measures and innovate solutions that address emerging threats...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading high-level security evaluations of embedded devices across various sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and stay ahead of emerging threats through...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the integrity and security of systems while developing strategies to protect information assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to im...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$196K - $294K *

Shape the future of medical technology by leading cybersecurity strategy for a connected insulin delivery platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust security architecture and compliance in a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $294K *

Shape the future of medical technology by leading cybersecurity strategy for a connected insulin delivery platform, ensuring robust security across mobile apps, cloud services, and embedded systems wh...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.