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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$135K - $160K *

Architect and evolve cloud infrastructure for secure, efficient model training and serving. Collaborate with researchers to ensure data isolation and security while scaling operations for diverse cust...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $133K *

Elevate your career by managing vulnerability remediation in cloud environments. Collaborate with technical teams to analyze security risks, prioritize vulnerabilities, and implement effective solutio...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $115K *

Drive security excellence by leading governance and compliance initiatives across Canadian business divisions, ensuring robust physical security measures and continuous improvement in risk management...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of network infrastructure by resolving complex challenges and optimizing security solutions while collaborating with DevOps. Embrace automation and enhance operational efficiency in h...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer cybersecurity needs into scalable solutions by partnering with sales teams. Lead discovery, develop architectures, and support opportunities from qualification to close, ensuring al...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Partner with us to drive cybersecurity solutions by engaging with clients, assessing their needs, and designing scalable architectures. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to ensure effective i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a trusted advisor in cybersecurity, collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs, develop scalable solutions, and lead technical discussions, ensuring alignment between security...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer cybersecurity needs into scalable solutions by collaborating with sales teams and leading technical discussions. Leverage your expertise to design architectures, support presentatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape cybersecurity solutions by collaborating with sales teams and clients to identify needs, develop architectures, and deliver tailored recommendations. Leverage your expertise to drive technical v...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to cybersecurity solutions by partnering with sales teams to assess customer needs, develop scalable architectures, and deliver technical presentations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Champion cybersecurity solutions by collaborating with sales teams to assess customer needs, design scalable architectures, and deliver impactful presentations, ensuring alignment between technology a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive compliance and risk management initiatives by analyzing trends, overseeing security incidents, and implementing policies across multiple platforms to safeguard organizational assets and ensure r...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Transform the security landscape by leading risk management initiatives, overseeing compliance assessments, and guiding incident response efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $253K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Shape technical initiatives, ensure seamless execution, and foster collaboration for impactful so...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $253K *

Lead and innovate as a Software Development Manager, overseeing a team of engineers to drive project execution and deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative environment focused on biomedical data...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $184K *

Join a team that's enhancing threat detection and response capabilities. As a hands-on technical leader, you'll drive security initiatives across cloud, infrastructure, and identity platforms, while m...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive secure network segmentation by designing and managing compliant architectures. Leverage advanced security tools to ensure policy-driven connectivity across global environments while leading oper...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion cybersecurity solutions by integrating and validating security measures across a mission-critical defense platform, ensuring compliance with standards and effective vulnerability management i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Innovate security engineering by embedding robust controls into CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance AI systems and automate security processes, ensuring secure-by-default outcomes acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform security engineering by embedding robust controls into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging automation and AI to enhance detection and response capabilities across applications, data, and cloud envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing security solutions across software lifecycles, ensuring secure environments through automation and AI integration, while fostering a culture of continuou...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Empower security innovation by designing and implementing security as code across diverse environments, ensuring robust protection for applications, data, and AI systems through automation and develop...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Innovate security practices by embedding controls in CI/CD pipelines, leveraging AI to enhance detection and response capabilities, and ensuring secure application and cloud environments through autom...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $256K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of IC Designers in developing innovative cardiac devices. Drive technical excellence and strategic planning while ensuring project success through collaboration a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $217K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity as you lead a team in delivering AI-powered automation solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance security operations through scalable AI platforms focused on adv...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.