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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$150K - $180K *

Elevate the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure by architecting robust defenses, designing comprehensive security programs, and ensuring the integrity of high-stakes compute environments agains...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security strategy for cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning end-to-end security from design to implementation. Collaborate with teams to build robust defenses against evolving threats in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the security of cutting-edge AI infrastructure, owning the entire security program from design to execution. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust defenses against evolving threats while arc...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the security landscape of AI by owning and architecting robust defenses for frontier compute environments, ensuring the integrity of critical assets while driving innovation across global in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Transform security operations by overseeing compliance and safeguarding measures across multiple locations. Lead initiatives to ensure adherence to government regulations while fostering a secure envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $265K *

Empower the development of a cutting-edge cloud-based data platform, leading design and architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance s...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while managing risks and fostering collaboration across engineering discipli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while fostering collaboration and innovation in an Agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of secure, full-stack applications that enhance security operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver maintainable software solutions, ensuring reliability and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing in B2B SaaS. Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to craft compelling narratives, build essential sales tools, and drive successful product...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $125K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading technical efforts in sovereign security. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with global regulations, mentor engineers, and drive innovative soluti...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing scalable AI agents and enhancing security features through innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage advances in LLMs for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $280K *

Advance your career by building and enhancing detection systems to safeguard our cloud-native environment, engaging closely with engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities and optimize response pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $280K *

Drive high-signal detection strategies and incident response in cloud environments, enhancing platform security and engineering. Collaborate with teams to optimize detection tools and processes, ensur...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $238K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative cybersecurity strategies that enhance military operations. Collaborate with experts, drive mission success, and produce impactful technical work to shape the...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding information assets while fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance. Lead the development of a robust Cybersecurity Program and collaborate a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of application security by conducting in-depth security reviews, guiding development teams, and implementing robust vulnerability mitigation strategies to protect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electric aviation by enhancing our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. You'll drive initiatives across various sectors, ensuring robust security an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $125K *

Elevate cybersecurity measures by designing and implementing robust controls for enterprise applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $155K *

Lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge electronic hardware for wind turbine fleets, managing a dynamic team while ensuring project success through effective planning, quality assurance, and stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with us to enhance mission-critical biometric systems through automation, integration, and operational support. Leverage your expertise in Linux, DevOps, and cloud technologies to drive ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $160K *

Lead day-to-day reliability for our SRE-DevOps team, ensuring production AWS environments are secure and well-documented. Collaborate on automation, incident response, and compliance while working ind...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Champion innovation by developing scalable backend solutions and troubleshooting complex issues within our Cyber-Physical Systems platform. Collaborate with global teams to enhance performance and ens...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive operational excellence as you oversee security event management, ensuring compliance and quality service delivery while collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance program efficienc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.