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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$230K - $275K *

Lead the charge in vulnerability research and exploitation techniques, transforming real-world threats into automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and validate defens...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Redefine customer experience through strategic AI integration, bridging business and technology. Lead AI product management, ensuring cohesive delivery and governance while enhancing operational effic...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate cybersecurity measures by enhancing architecture, automating security tools, and ensuring robust incident response across diverse environments, while collaborating with IT teams to maintain an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Join us to secure a platform for third-party applications, ensuring compliance and security through hands-on engineering. Collaborate with teams to automate checks, assess risks, and provide actionabl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate global IT service delivery by leading a dynamic team, enhancing operational continuity, and driving proactive solutions across multiple markets while collaborating with cross-functional partne...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading application security initiatives, enhancing product security, and driving secure development practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish standards, manage vu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$174K - $252K *

Transform the security landscape of virtualization by leading innovative software solutions, enhancing architecture, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust protection and performance in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $264K *

Transform the global trust narrative for AI Database by defining messaging, strategy, and proof points. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product direction and engage with key stake...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $264K *

Shape the future of enterprise data security by leading the global trust narrative for AI Database. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define messaging, influence product strategy, and drive i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $225K *

Drive security innovation by shaping technical strategies and frameworks that protect sensitive data and systems. Collaborate across teams to embed security practices, mentor engineers, and ensure com...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$131K - $237K *

Drive cloud transformation by leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver secure, efficient IT services across AWS and Azure, ensuring compliance and operational excellence for critical government mis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $273K *

Reimagine data engineering strategies to enhance developer productivity. Lead the design of scalable architectures and actionable insights, driving efficiency across teams while collaborating with sta...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower the future of intelligent vehicles by leading firmware development. Drive architecture and integration of embedded systems crucial to advanced automotive software, enabling next-gen user exper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $225K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing automated security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, enhancing cybersecurity posture and compliance while driving technical transformation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $175K *

Shape the future of access management by leading the development and optimization of identity governance policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions that mee...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $175K *

Champion the development of access controls within our IAM/IGA system, optimizing policies and ensuring secure, scalable access management across enterprise applications while collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $278K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity governance and compliance. Lead risk management initiatives, engage with stakeholders, and develop technical personnel to ensure organizational...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Bring your expertise to lead AI Security & Governance initiatives, ensuring secure AI adoption and integration across systems. Collaborate with teams to develop risk assessments, architecture guidelin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $113K *

Engage in a crucial role focusing on IT security, collaboration, and incident response. Shape best practices for security governance while supporting cloud solutions and IT infrastructure in a dynamic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion security and automation in engineering by building robust infrastructure. Lead initiatives in runtime security, IAM, compliance, and incident response to ensure safe and efficient development...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock complex product challenges by leading the development of automated decision systems. Collaborate across teams to translate financial and operational signals into actionable insights, ensuring t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Support the wireless team by conducting site surveys, designing systems, and testing implementations. Analyze RF data, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal coverage solutions tailored to customer n...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$143K - $194K *

Lead the development of innovative security and compliance solutions, driving complex engineering projects that enhance AWS's ability to meet regulatory and customer expectations while ensuring high s...

6 days ago

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

$270K - $320K *

Transform financial systems by leading a high-impact engineering team to enhance data integrity and operational excellence, driving measurable business outcomes and fostering a culture of innovation a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$285K - $320K *

Lead the charge in delivering Honeycomb Private Cloud, driving product growth, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational processes while building a high-performing engineering team to supp...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.