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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$171K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining security assessments by integrating automation and deep technical expertise. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance security for critical services and emerging technol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Discover innovative security solutions by conducting design reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing across diverse systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and automate as...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $190K *

Transform security practices by conducting design reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing across diverse systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and implement AI-driven a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $170K *

Empower your career by leading product marketing strategies that shape market perception, drive customer engagement, and enhance sales enablement in a dynamic, cross-functional environment...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Elevate your career by leading technical engagements, managing cross-functional teams, and transforming complex AI evaluations into actionable insights. Collaborate closely with partners and drive imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock advanced security analytics by leveraging your expertise to enhance incident response capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions and mitigate risks whil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion security excellence by leading initiatives to enhance IT solutions, ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information assets while driving secure business growth throug...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $262K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and optimizing infrastructure systems. Oversee technical engineers, ensure system performance, and maintain service level agreements while fostering talent dev...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $182K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, tackling complex challenges in software and embedded systems security. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge solutions and p...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$214K - $309K *

Transform your career by designing advanced security systems that predict threats, collaborating with experts to prototype AI features, and architecting scalable platforms for real-time data analysis...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$196K - $245K *

Lead the charge in scaling a cutting-edge big data logging infrastructure, driving cloud architecture and integrations for a world-class security platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance logging...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $209K *

Join a dynamic IT team as you safeguard cloud infrastructure, enhance security measures, and lead incident response efforts. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and ensure robust protecti...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing security solutions for military systems. Contribute to the development of cutting-edge sensor technologies and ensure compliance with government standards whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower secure application development by influencing design, conducting code analysis, and performing penetration testing. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and maintain industry s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by enhancing our security operations and engineering practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures, ensuring compliance and operational resi...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive security operations and engineering initiatives to enhance enterprise resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective security measures, ensuring compliance and operat...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion security excellence by enhancing operational resilience and privacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring compliance and protecting ent...

1 week ago

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

$138K - $297K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage security controls, enhancing protection against cyber threats across web and API services. Engage in proactive threat detection, incident response, and continu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead firewall policy initiatives, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network security and drive continuous improvem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise firewall governance by coordinating a skilled team, optimizing policies, and ensuring secure connectivity across applications and networks while driving continu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in autonomous construction machinery. Play a key role in shaping processes and managing critical programs that bridge engineering, commercial, and operations for...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower our cloud platform's production health by leading incident response, enhancing monitoring with AI, and executing seamless upgrades. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion enterprise identity architecture by leading secure, resilient identity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. Drive modernization, governance, and Zero Trust strategies while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Champion enterprise identity architecture by leading secure, resilient identity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. Drive modernization, governance, and Zero Trust strategies while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive security governance, risk, and compliance programs across cloud, SaaS, and identity management. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture, manage risks, and ensure compliance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.