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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$140K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on user-mode security architecture. Drive innovation and ensure high-quality software delivery across platforms while fostering engineering excell...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Lead the charge in developing user-mode security architecture on Windows, ensuring reliability and performance. Drive innovation across platforms while mentoring engineers and overseeing project deliv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Elevate security architecture by leading a distributed team to innovate and deliver high-performance solutions across multiple platforms, ensuring reliability and efficiency in user-mode security for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing user-mode security architecture for Windows, focusing on performance, reliability, and resource efficiency. Drive innovation and ensure high standards in design, code...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team focused on user-mode security architecture. Drive innovation across platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability while fostering engineering exc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $215K *

Lead and grow a distributed engineering team focused on user-mode security architecture. Drive innovation and ensure high standards in design, code quality, and testing across Windows, macOS, and Linu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $364K *

Lead the transformation of mobile interactions by managing engineers and deploying advanced AI solutions across multiple teams and locations, driving innovation in machine learning and large language...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading mobile device security strategies and implementations. Ensure secure deployment and management of mobile technologies while providing expert guidance on compliance and t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $133K *

Elevate your skills in embedded security by tackling complex vulnerabilities and developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with experts to enhance national security through hands-on research and cu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $184K *

Unlock potential by safeguarding systems at scale. Collaborate with experienced engineers to identify vulnerabilities, conduct threat analysis, and enhance security practices, making a meaningful impa...

5 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of engineering leadership by guiding teams to enhance product stability, performance, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive meaningful improvements and fost...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager, leading multiple engineering teams to enhance established booking-management products. Drive operational excellence, foster team growth, and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead and develop engineering teams for established booking-management products. Drive product improvements while ensuring stability, performance, and operational excellence. Foster a collaborative env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Empower progress at the intersection of security and software. Drive innovations in DevSecOps by enhancing artifact management, automating approval workflows, and improving software supply chain integ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Lead the design and implementation of robust endpoint security solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance security posture. Mentor junior engineers while driving innovative automation and threat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Champion enterprise security by leading technical direction, designing robust security solutions, and mentoring engineers. Drive security initiatives, ensure effective controls, and collaborate with t...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive high-impact engineering initiatives by leading a skilled team focused on user acquisition and retention. Champion AI-native practices while building scalable systems with React, TypeScript, and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $152K *

Champion the evolution of brand identity by leading high-impact design projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling visuals that translate complex concepts into engaging desi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

Empower our high-security systems engineering team to innovate and automate robust physical access control solutions, ensuring the health and security of critical infrastructure while delivering excep...

3 days ago

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

$184K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing a cutting-edge security platform for a global satellite constellation, managing a multidisciplinary team to leverage advanced AI technologies, automate processes, and ens...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $325K *

Elevate your career by securing and managing the transition to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure. Own identity management, cloud security, and developer tooling while leading incident response and threat...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

Lehi, UTRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $282K *

Elevate cybersecurity governance by leading risk management initiatives, establishing scalable methodologies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance continuous risk visibility and inf...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$97K - $138K *

Champion application security by embedding security into the software delivery lifecycle, integrating checks into CI/CD pipelines, and managing findings to enhance secure development practices and red...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.