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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$142K - $236K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity by leading technical initiatives for MSSP partners and AI security solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, scale, and secure managed services while mentoring te...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the security landscape by leading governance, risk, and compliance initiatives while managing incident response and security operations. Drive strategic security architecture and foster a cu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Help us secure our cloud-based healthcare platforms by designing and implementing robust security solutions. This role demands expertise in cloud security, AI/ML protection, and compliance with indust...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by building and maturing a strategic Cyber Resilience & Assurance program. Collaborate across teams to develop frameworks, validate security controls, and enhance org...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join us to build and mature a strategic Cyber Resilience & Assurance program, focusing on validating security controls and enhancing operational readiness across diverse technology platforms and envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Elevate application security by identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with development teams to implement secure coding practices, ensuring the reliability of mission-critical federal applicat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $294K *

Unlock potential by defining and leading the cybersecurity strategy for a connected insulin delivery platform, ensuring robust security across mobile apps, cloud services, and embedded systems in a re...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$196K - $294K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity for a connected insulin delivery platform. Lead the architecture and strategy, ensuring robust security across mobile apps, cloud services, and embedded systems while...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Transform cloud and security landscapes by evaluating architectures, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing DevSecOps maturity. Collaborate on modern infrastructure strategies to ensure high availa...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate security solutions by leading the design of a secure software supply chain and CI/CD system. Drive high-assurance deliverables, ensuring compliance and artifact integrity within a fast-paced...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure software supply chains. Oversee CI/CD systems, integrate AI for security, and ensure strong compliance and artifact integrity while mentoring and g...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $141K *

Transform enterprise security operations and emergency response programs. Lead crisis management, develop training, and ensure readiness across all locations while improving processes and enhancing em...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $306K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the security of compute hardware within the cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence design, perform assessments, and define requirements...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $306K *

Join us to define and implement crucial hardware security requirements, ensuring compliance and operational excellence for cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and innovate to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Take ownership of software development projects, leveraging your expertise in C/C++, Java, Python, or Go to build robust infrastructure and distributed systems while collaborating with peers to ensure...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $280K *

Unlock the potential of application security by leading innovative practices in threat modeling, secure coding, and vulnerability management, driving security initiatives across software development w...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $315K *

Create and implement robust security architectures across enterprise, cloud, and infrastructure environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards while guiding security initiatives and influen...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to integrate AI strategies into our next-gen security platform, enhancing endpoint protection across multiple operating systems while driving innovation and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to integrate AI strategies into our next-gen security platform, enhancing endpoint protection across multiple operating systems while driving innovation a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to integrate AI strategies into our next-gen sensor platform, enhancing security across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Drive innovation and collaboration whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering programs for cloud observability and storage platforms, ensuring high availability and performance while fostering collaboration and trust in a fast-paced, innov...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate in edge AI and cloud tech. Drive growth by managing talent, influencing architecture, and collaborating closely with senior leadership to enhance our custom...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$265K - $300K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to deliver impactful solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating complex challenges in a modern...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $153K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware and firmware development. Lead cross-functional programs, manage NPI phases, and enhance cloud telemetry while ensuring product reliability and lifecy...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $270K *

Drive the evolution of cyber defense by defining and executing a modern strategy. Lead initiatives to enhance security platforms, build scalable solutions, and strengthen enterprise resilience while s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.