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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$290K - $365K *

Transform compliance processes by leading the technology side of the SOX program. Collaborate across teams to design IT controls, automate workflows, and ensure effective compliance while driving cont...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $365K *

Champion the technology side of our SOX program by collaborating with engineering, finance, and audit teams to design and implement IT controls, automate compliance processes, and drive continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovation by enhancing our cloud infrastructure and automating operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-powered solutions and ensure software reliability in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Support the security of financial applications by conducting code reviews, implementing secure coding practices, and collaborating with development teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines, ensuring robust pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing financial applications and systems. As an Application Security Engineer, you'll enhance code security, manage vulnerabilities, and implement best practices to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $258K *

Innovate security measures for financial applications, ensuring robust protection against vulnerabilities. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security throughout the software lifecycle, f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Execute end-to-end digital onboarding of complex AI data center infrastructure, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, stability, and optimization of high-performance systems for p...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Innovate secure banking applications by leading engineering teams, designing resilient APIs, and enhancing cloud-native solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational reliability and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing application security across web apps and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to assess risks, conduct reviews, and drive secure software practices throughout the dev...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive cybersecurity operations by leading incident response, threat monitoring, and proactive threat hunting. Collaborate across teams to enhance security posture and ensure compliance in a dynamic, r...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize security solutions at the forefront of innovation by leading Zero Trust Architecture initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and enhancing cybersecurity practices across diverse systems and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive billing accuracy and reliability as you lead a growing engineering team. Collaborate with Finance and Product to shape the roadmap for usage-based billing systems, ensuring customer trust and se...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing enterprise security strategies, governance frameworks, and compliance programs that enhance organizational resilience and protect critical infrastructure wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $232K *

Grow your career by tackling advanced Identity and Access Management solutions, leading initiatives in passwordless authentication and privileged access management while ensuring compliance across ent...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform security by architecting Zero Trust Segmentation solutions that protect container ecosystems. Lead design efforts and mentor engineers while collaborating with key customers to deliver innov...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $205K *

Champion AI Protect by crafting compelling marketing strategies and sales tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to launch market narratives that engage enterprise security teams, driving growth and su...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $204K *

Champion innovative security solutions by designing automated controls and cloud architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise security and drive technical transformatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $185K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by securing enterprise systems and technical solutions across diverse environments, collaborating with teams to implement risk management and compliance frameworks effec...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform critical cyber operations by leading product development for AI-driven capabilities. Collaborate with engineers and users to create intuitive solutions that enhance national security through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust security frameworks for cloud platforms, enhancing safety across AWS environments. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and improve infrastructure security...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Design and own scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and make architectural decisions in a dynamic en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $239K *

Transform enterprise software through end-to-end feature ownership, designing and delivering scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance product capabilities while maintaining high standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading the security strategy for a cutting-edge AI platform. You'll build and protect vital data systems, engage with partners, and drive compliance in a fast-paced startup env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform high-volume certification testing by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Drive performance and talent development while fostering a culture of acc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.