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Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 334645
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 – $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Manager, Reporting & Analytics provides reliable performance information and decision support for the Safety and Security team. The role establishes reporting priorities, translates business objectives into reporting plans and capabilities, and ensures the quality, availability, and effectiveness of reporting solutions. The position partners with business and cross-functional leaders to improve reporting capabilities, develop team members, and implement reporting improvements that support department objectives.
You will be located at our corporate HQ in Lake Forest, IL 3 days per week in office.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
You Will
- Manage the Safety & Security reporting portfolio and delivery process, establishing priorities and service expectations that support functional and business needs.
- Forecast future Safety & Security data and reporting needs and define data requirements to support evolving programs, metrics, regulatory requirements, and business priorities; ensure necessary data structures and sources are available to support reporting and analytics.
- Prioritize stakeholder reporting and analytics needs, translating Safety & Security objectives and business requirements into reporting priorities and managing delivery commitments.
- Own the quality and reliability of Safety & Security reporting and metrics, including data validation, metric performance, and resolution of reporting or data issues.
- Translate Safety & Security data into actionable insights that help leaders understand performance, identify trends and emerging risks, and inform business and operational decisions.
- Lead reporting and analytics process improvements, including automation and self-service capabilities that improve access to Safety & Security information and reduce manual reporting.
- Establish and maintain Safety & Security reporting practices, standards, definitions, and documentation to promote consistent metrics, reliable reporting, and sustainable reporting processes.
You Have
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 5+ years of experience managing reporting portfolios, priorities, delivery processes, and reporting solutions. required
- Experience managing reporting quality, performance measures, reporting issues, and portfolio-level reporting practices.
- Experience prioritizing stakeholder demand, setting reporting priorities, and managing reporting commitments for a business area.
- Experience managing reporting process improvement, automation, self-service, and reporting governance activities.
- Experience managing reporting team members, establishing priorities, developing talent, and managing team performance.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 334645
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 – $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire
Grainger Benefits
The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Position Details
The Manager, Reporting & Analytics provides reliable performance information and decision support for the Safety and Security team. The role establishes reporting priorities, translates business objectives into reporting plans and capabilities, and ensures the quality, availability, and effectiveness of reporting solutions. The position partners with business and cross-functional leaders to improve reporting capabilities, develop team members, and implement reporting improvements that support department objectives.
You will be located at our corporate HQ in Lake Forest, IL 3 days per week in office.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
You Will
- Manage the Safety & Security reporting portfolio and delivery process, establishing priorities and service expectations that support functional and business needs.
- Forecast future Safety & Security data and reporting needs and define data requirements to support evolving programs, metrics, regulatory requirements, and business priorities; ensure necessary data structures and sources are available to support reporting and analytics.
- Prioritize stakeholder reporting and analytics needs, translating Safety & Security objectives and business requirements into reporting priorities and managing delivery commitments.
- Own the quality and reliability of Safety & Security reporting and metrics, including data validation, metric performance, and resolution of reporting or data issues.
- Translate Safety & Security data into actionable insights that help leaders understand performance, identify trends and emerging risks, and inform business and operational decisions.
- Lead reporting and analytics process improvements, including automation and self-service capabilities that improve access to Safety & Security information and reduce manual reporting.
- Establish and maintain Safety & Security reporting practices, standards, definitions, and documentation to promote consistent metrics, reliable reporting, and sustainable reporting processes.
You Have
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 5+ years of experience managing reporting portfolios, priorities, delivery processes, and reporting solutions. required
- Experience managing reporting quality, performance measures, reporting issues, and portfolio-level reporting practices.
- Experience prioritizing stakeholder demand, setting reporting priorities, and managing reporting commitments for a business area.
- Experience managing reporting process improvement, automation, self-service, and reporting governance activities.
- Experience managing reporting team members, establishing priorities, developing talent, and managing team performance.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security engineering manager jobs.
- 5+ years of experience in security engineering with at least 2 years in a people management role
- Deep expertise in cloud security across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
- Experience designing and running a secure software development lifecycle program
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud security credentials preferred
- Proficiency with threat modeling, vulnerability management tools, and SIEM platforms
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Security Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify your security program impact
Hiring managers want to see scope, not just titles. Rewrite your resume bullets to show team size, budget owned, vulnerabilities remediated at scale, or risk reduction outcomes you drove, not just the frameworks you implemented or tools you evaluated.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Security engineering managers are judged on how well they work with engineering, product, and compliance teams. Your resume should name the stakeholders you influenced and the cross-team projects you shipped, not just internal security wins.
Filter openings by the security domain you lead
Cloud security, AppSec, and detection engineering each require different technical depth. Search by those sub-domains rather than by the title alone so you find roles where your specific expertise is the core requirement, not a nice-to-have.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists security engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for the engineering manager split
Interviews for this role split between security depth and people management. Expect at least one round on how you build and retain a security team, run hiring loops, and handle underperformance, alongside technical design questions on threat modeling or secure architecture.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before your offer call, clarify team size, reporting structure, and whether the role owns a product security roadmap or supports one. Those structural differences determine your actual influence and your path to a director title, so settle them before you accept.
Security Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most security engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most security engineering managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial services and large cloud platform companies consistently account for a significant portion of active openings.
How many security engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 65% of security engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible management roles in engineering. Cloud security and application security sub-disciplines tend to have the highest share of remote positions, while roles tied to on-premises infrastructure or classified environments are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a security engineering manager?
Start by building deep technical credibility as a security engineer, ideally across cloud, application, or detection engineering. Take on informal leadership by mentoring peers, leading incident response efforts, or owning a security initiative end to end. Then move into a formal team lead or tech lead role before stepping into a full management position. Pursuing a certification like CISSP or CISM signals readiness for the organizational side of the role.
Can you get hired as a security engineering manager without prior management experience?
Yes, but you need to demonstrate leadership in other forms. Employers will accept candidates who have led security projects across engineering teams, run hiring panels, or built a security function from scratch, even without a direct reports line on their resume. Frame any mentorship, cross-team coordination, or program ownership you have owned as evidence of management readiness, and target companies that promote from senior individual contributor roles.
What does the security engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes run four to six rounds. Expect an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership philosophy and team-building approach, a technical design round covering topics like threat modeling or secure architecture, a behavioral panel with engineering and product partners, and a final loop with a senior security or engineering leader. Some companies add a written exercise asking you to assess a security program gap and propose a remediation roadmap.
Where can I find and apply to security engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to security engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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