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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$175K - $287K *

Join a team that's advancing an AI-driven testing platform, leading engineers to enhance product quality and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and operational excellenc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $245K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a key domain in AI Defense, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful enterprise SaaS solut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $245K *

Drive product excellence in AI Defense by owning strategy, execution, and customer engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that address market needs and enhance user exper...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $247K *

Join a team that's enhancing Data Discovery and AI capabilities. Lead technical initiatives, improve production systems, and drive innovation in cloud-native services while ensuring reliability and cu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $280K *

Champion innovation by leading a talented team of infrastructure engineers while actively engaging in hands-on engineering tasks. Shape the infrastructure roadmap and ensure the delivery of high-quali...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing infrastructure team while driving hands-on engineering initiatives. Shape the infrastructure roadmap and ensure the reliability of critical services thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform security compliance by leading GRC initiatives and customer assurance programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance security narratives and automate processes, ensuring scalable solutions fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to drive customer assurance and compliance programs, define the GRC roadmap, and lead security conversations while collaborating across departments to enhance our security posture and ef...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$209K - $313K *

Drive offensive security engagements that assess vulnerabilities, improve defenses, and enhance collaboration with security teams. Leverage knowledge of threat actors and implement innovative security...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$209K - $313K *

Drive offensive security initiatives by leading engaging red and purple team exercises, evaluating corporate environments and cloud infrastructures, while collaborating with internal teams to strength...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $223K *

Champion physical security operations by managing contract security, overseeing incident response, and ensuring compliance across multiple locations. Lead a team to protect personnel and assets while...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on federal product marketing, driving value creation through Zero Trust strategies. Engage with government agencies to craft compelling messaging, support RFP processes, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by providing independent risk oversight in cybersecurity. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance controls, and deliver insights that shape enterprise security strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform cybersecurity risk management by providing independent oversight and insights across key domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance controls, and ensure compliance with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity risk management. This role involves independent oversight, risk assessments, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective cybersecuri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $270K *

Empower application security across diverse platforms, influencing technical decisions, advancing standards, and addressing complex challenges without direct management. This hands-on role champions s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Drive innovation by designing and building a cutting-edge AI-native security product. Take ownership of the technical direction and deliver impactful features in a dynamic, high-autonomy environment f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$208K - $234K *

Drive the growth of Honeycomb Private Cloud by leading a senior engineering team, enhancing customer relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple engineering domains. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Elevate your career by leading complex technical programs that drive innovation and enhance security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and solutions, ensuring p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $227K *

Transform user safety by designing and implementing innovative solutions to prevent account takeovers. Collaborate across teams to enhance security measures and leverage data insights for impactful pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to operate and enhance physical security systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across global sites. Collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver upgrades and mai...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $280K *

Elevate our IT security function by building a secure environment for research operations. You'll manage identity, access, and compliance while enabling fast-paced research through robust security mea...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$173K - $259K *

Transform the customer onboarding experience by bridging Product Management and Engineering. Lead initiatives that prioritize seamless integration, scalability, and customer success while ensuring opt...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Drive impactful AI threat research marketing by transforming technical insights into compelling narratives. Collaborate with experts to enhance Cyera's authority and visibility in data security, while...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.