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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$256K - $278K *

Contribute to transformative AI safety projects by leading complex engineering initiatives, enhancing processes and aligning research with production to navigate critical risks effectively...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $185K *

Drive the security and operation of application security platforms in cloud environments. Manage Kubernetes infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure compliance with federal standards while sup...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic initiatives in Security and Risk Services, leading a team of consultants to enhance customer value and operational resilience across North America. Foster relationships, ensure deliver...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights while leading innovative decision systems. Collaborate across teams to define strategies, manage end-to-end product development, and ensure customer tru...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Optimize global data protection services by leading a team of 10 professionals. Drive technological transformation with cutting-edge solutions, ensuring effective backup and recovery operations while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead a global engineering team in transforming data protection services. Drive innovative solutions, manage vendor relationships, and oversee budgets to enhance security and operational effectiveness...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you empower deployment and automation solutions in high-security environments. Leverage your expertise in DevOps and platform engineering to ensure robust operations across fe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative engineering solutions by managing a dynamic team, ensuring project success through effective coaching, collaboration, and strategic oversight, while driving cu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in product safety and security engineering, leading teams to enhance safety standards and regulatory compliance while driving strategic initiatives across all production p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $290K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team by leading diverse technical disciplines, driving operational excellence, and fostering collaboration. Your hands-on leadership will ensure effective deliver...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $193K *

Drive innovative software solutions for national security by designing, developing, and maintaining software capabilities that enhance digital investigations and technical analysis, collaborating with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $193K *

Drive your career forward by designing and developing software solutions for complex digital investigations. Collaborate with experts to automate processes and enhance analytical capabilities in a sec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client projects, collaborating with scientists and engineers to deliver innovative solutions. Your role ensures clear communication, effective organization, and suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$350K - $500K *

Transform financial systems by leading engineering for critical clearing, payments, and risk initiatives. Drive the Futures Commission Merchant build while managing a team of senior engineers to ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the infrastructure operations function, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud services. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee modernization efforts while maintaining...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$133K - $192K *

Accelerate your career by managing and optimizing endpoint and data security solutions. This role enhances protection, threat detection, and compliance across enterprise environments while driving con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion IT and Security projects by managing end-to-end delivery, coordinating stakeholders, and implementing technical solutions. Leverage project management and communication skills to drive multip...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at our innovative team by building and managing cloud infrastructures. Contribute to enhancing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring security and observability, while collaborating closely...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and implementation of security controls across AI technologies and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure AI solutions while navi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud security by implementing and automating secure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Drive best practices and enhance deployment efficiency while ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer your career in security operations by designing and automating SOC solutions. Enhance detection capabilities through collaboration with analysts and drive improvements in tooling and workflows...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Drive project success by managing complex electronic security installations, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams while maintaining budget and quality standards. Thrive in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by automating and optimizing systems for reliability, performance, and scalability, collaborating with engineering teams to embed best practices and foster...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.