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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$138K - $165K *

Empower a high-performing RF hardware engineering team to deliver innovative, manufacturable electronics for advanced communication systems, ensuring technical excellence and timely production across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at a leading facility by driving reliability and engineering excellence. Lead a high-performing team to enhance maintenance strategies, ensure compliance, and optimize operations f...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$240K - $333K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex technical programs, driving innovative solutions across network delivery and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance processes and achiev...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful cybersecurity initiatives by managing complex projects, fostering collaboration across teams, and enhancing security measures globally. Take ownership of project execution, risk mitiga...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $176K *

Lead and innovate in data engineering and analytics, managing a team while architecting scalable solutions and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business automation and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion project excellence by managing multiple global implementations, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction while promoting best practices and continuous improvement throughout the pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $126K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge security solutions. Collaborate across teams to embed security in technology lifecycles, enhance AI capabilities, and respond to critic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform security operations by managing and enhancing security solutions, investigating incidents, and supporting enterprise security architecture. Collaborate with teams to uphold security goals an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and securing enterprise identity services across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication, governance, and Zero Trust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by engineering and enhancing robust security controls. As a senior practitioner, you'll lead incident response, vulnerability management, and security architecture, m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $246K *

Unlock potential by leading offensive security initiatives, driving technical vision, and enhancing system architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions while mento...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of security and compliance as you build an in-house program to enhance customer trust and streamline enterprise sales. Lead initiatives in audits, incident response, and AI security w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Lead high-performing teams to develop user-facing platforms and robust backend services, bridging complex data with intuitive applications. Drive architectural excellence and mentor engineers while co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform cybersecurity landscapes by architecting tailored solutions that address customer challenges, enhance security maturity, and drive business outcomes through collaboration with diverse stakeh...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams to enhance assessment services through leadership, technical expertise, and responsible AI adoption. Drive team performance and customer outcomes across diverse product areas...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$119K - $199K *

Join our team to oversee COMSEC operations within Special Access Programs, ensuring compliance and security for classified information. You'll manage inventories, train personnel, and support DoD agen...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$328K - $451K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering by leading a dynamic team to build a scalable, cloud-agnostic platform that integrates real-time data pipelines and machine learning, driving innovation in a h...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $314K *

Transform the future of payment solutions by developing innovative software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products, ensuring agile methodologies and eff...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of missile defense by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative system-level solutions. Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering to analyze and enhance capabilities agai...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Transform security operations by enhancing cloud infrastructure, automating security processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust protection and compliance against emergin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Empower a team of Service Engineers while optimizing physical security systems. Lead advanced troubleshooting, enhance client experiences, and ensure operational excellence through collaboration and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Inspire excellence by leading a team of Service Engineers to optimize and enhance physical security systems. Drive technical solutions, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional client experiences through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $131K *

Champion security initiatives by researching, implementing, and optimizing security solutions. Lead risk management and incident response efforts while mentoring junior staff to enhance organizational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures. You'll design, implement, and maintain advanced security technologies while supporting incident response and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.