Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jobs

Explore the highest paying CISO roles across different industries on Ladders. Your next career step into Information Security starts here.

What is a CISO?

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior-level executive responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threats.

The Demand for CISO Jobs

With the rise in digital threats, the demand for experienced, skilled CISO personnel is higher than ever – providing fantastic career prospects for those passionate about information security.

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$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of global infrastructure and security strategy, leading a distributed team to build enterprise-grade systems. Drive cloud architecture, improve reliability, and enhance security compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Help us manage third-party risks by assessing vendor security and enhancing our risk policies, collaborating with teams across the organization to streamline processes and provide critical insights th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $120K *

Shape the future of sales training with a key role in developing and delivering effective learning programs. Collaborate with sales leaders, enhance skills, and drive performance across the sales orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Engage in leading a dynamic team dedicated to delivering top-notch offensive security engagements, ensuring delivery quality and client satisfaction, while collaborating with sales to expand accounts...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $155K *

Shape the future of compliance audit controls by coordinating activities, ensuring information security adherence, and collaborating with diverse teams to manage multiple compliance programs effective...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead a multifaceted security research team to develop innovative data collection and analysis methodologies, enhance product features, and address strategic technical challenges in a collaborative env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $188K *

Drive risk management excellence by implementing automated workflows, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating across teams to enhance security practices. Thrive in a fast-paced environment whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead incident response efforts by guiding organizations through cyber incidents, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders, managing project timelines, and providing clear forensic reporting...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $253K *

Drive transformative sales initiatives by engaging with C-suite executives and nurturing strategic relationships to deliver tailored technology solutions and exceed revenue goals within assigned accou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Strategize and lead transformative GTM enablement efforts across sales and technical teams. Your mission is to accelerate revenue growth and enhance rep productivity through effective training and coa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $170K *

Pioneer cross-functional execution as a Staff Technical Program Manager, driving the federal authorization roadmap, defining strategies, and ensuring compliance across complex initiatives within a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$170K - $220K *

Drive innovation by safeguarding AI systems while implementing robust security measures. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure efficient AI integration and risk management, balancing security requi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading product marketing strategies for an enterprise SaaS company. Drive market differentiation, build impactful messaging, and spearhead product launches while developing a h...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Manage the research-to-production pipeline by engineering solutions that transform threat intelligence findings into actionable detection artifacts, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance system...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join our dynamic Threat Intelligence team to transform research insights into production-ready artifacts and enhance cybersecurity solutions by building robust platforms and detection capabilities tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join the Threat Intelligence team to transform research findings into production-ready artifacts, enabling seamless integration into security products while collaborating with cross-functional teams f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming research artifacts into production-ready solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance threat intelligence systems, ensuring clear handoffs and effective signal integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Tackle the challenge of transforming threat research outputs into actionable production-ready artifacts while spearheading engineering efforts for our threat intelligence platform in a dynamic, collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Transform research into actionable detection solutions by managing the integration of threat intelligence outputs into production systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure streamlined workflows and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $162K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role enhancing threat intelligence pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to turn research outputs into production-ready artifacts, driving innovative detection solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading ServiceNow architectural design and integration initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to create secure, scalable solutions, ensuring governance and best practices a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career in cybersecurity with a collaborative team focused on enhancing security measures and compliance while bringing innovation to the open-source landscape. This is a chance to drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate the security landscape by joining a dynamic team focused on low-friction Information Security. Collaborate across teams to design innovative solutions and enhance security posture while mainta...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate cybersecurity solutions by managing SOAR and SIEM platforms, developing automated playbooks for alerts, and ensuring compliance with federal security standards in a dynamic remote environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join our Risk & Compliance consulting team to lead PCI audits, assess client challenges, and ensure compliance with PCI-DSS. Leverage your expertise to improve security strategies while supporting cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What skills are required for a CISO role?question toggle

    A successful CISO must possess great communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills, along with a deep understanding of information security and risk management.

  • What are the responsibilities of a CISO?question toggle

    Major responsibilities include securing both company and customer information, creating and implementing security strategies, and ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.

  • What industries employ CISOs?question toggle

    CISOs are in demand across nearly all industries, with particularly high demand in tech, finance, and healthcare sectors.