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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping application security for our SaaS and AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce security best practices, automate processes, and respond to vulnerabili...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower security at our dynamic SaaS and AI platform by leading secure practices, managing vulnerabilities, and orchestrating incident response. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product security...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $319K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leading a dynamic team of Solutions Engineers. Drive partner engagement, foster relationships, and execute strategic initiatives to enhance per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $265K *

Champion security excellence as you define and drive product and platform security strategy, ensuring robust protections and incident response as we scale. Collaborate closely with engineering to embe...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading endpoint detection and response initiatives. Collaborate with teams to deploy and optimize EDR solutions, ensuring robust security measures while meeting c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion endpoint security by deploying and managing EDR solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance customer security posture, and innovating to exceed industry standards in a dynamic, remote-frie...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of security products by owning the roadmap, collaborating with engineers and customers, and driving innovation in an early-stage environment. Your expertise will...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in shaping the enterprise Cloud Security landscape by guiding a skilled team to develop and implement strategic security solutions across cloud environments, ensuring compliance and ro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$270K - $335K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connectivity by leading engineers to deliver impactful solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Architect secure software solutions and drive innovations in embedded systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance security measures, implement encryption standards, and ensure robust data protection...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing technology programs within cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivering measurable value. Foster collaboration across teams to drive successful...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing technology programs within Financial Services, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivering measurable value. Collaborate across teams to drive security initi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing technology programs within the Financial Services sector, ensuring alignment with business priorities and driving measurable value through effective communication and stake...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $171K *

Elevate your career by managing compliance programs, including ISMS and audits. Collaborate across teams to drive security initiatives, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards. Design an...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $218K *

Shape the future of information security by maintaining and advancing our ISMS while ensuring ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Drive collaborations across teams to build effective processes and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $178K *

Transform data governance by leading initiatives that bridge legal compliance, data security, and technology operations. Drive innovative self-service workflows while ensuring compliance across divers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to build and operate mission-critical server-side services. Drive technical excellence and foster collaboration across diverse teams while ensuring high a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$60K - $211K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by driving innovative solutions and strategies. As a technical leader, you'll tackle complex challenges, influence enterprise security, and mentor to...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $211K *

Advance security engineering by defining strategies, solving complex challenges, and building scalable solutions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance security across enterprise environments while ment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate security standards by leading bug bounty programs, conducting audits, and enhancing software supply chain security. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that protect users and en...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Transform data center security engineering by designing and building the software platform for physical security event management across diverse systems, ensuring real-time alerts and analytics for op...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Transform data center security by building a robust software platform that empowers analysts. Own the end-to-end design and deployment while collaborating with external vendors. Elevate your career in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $156K *

Empower secure design initiatives by leading the delivery of SSDLC processes, enhancing cybersecurity across business applications and technology projects while managing stakeholder relationships and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust security measures to protect sensitive health information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other regulations while collaborating with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Optimize security engineering processes to enhance system resilience and compliance. Collaborate across the information system lifecycle to address complex cybersecurity challenges and ensure secure d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.