Explore the highest paying CISO roles across different industries on Ladders. Your next career step into Information Security starts here.
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.
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.
Sr Mgr, Sales, Cybersecurity (Insurance)
$141K - $233K *
Manage a dynamic sales team to drive revenue growth in the cybersecurity sector, leveraging AI insights and building strategic relationships across the insurance industry and C-level executives to exc...
5 days ago
$180K - $215K *
Join a team that's focused on securing cutting-edge communication systems. Lead compliance initiatives, implement security controls, and ensure adherence to federal frameworks while collaborating with...
Reposted 4 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of security engineering by leading operations and fostering excellence. Drive team performance, enhance client satisfaction, and implement best practices to optimize operational effic...
4 days ago
$87K - $134K *
Contribute to enhancing information security practices across the organization. Collaborate with teams to assess designs, recommend secure solutions, and manage vulnerabilities, ensuring effective gov...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Lead the charge in safeguarding AI deployments by assessing risks, monitoring threats, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive AI security initiatives and train teams on best practices to prot...
3 weeks ago
Corporate Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
$90K - $120K *
Empower compliance by leading RMF authorizations and integrating security across engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate control testing for streamlined audit readiness amidst...
1 week ago
$90K - $95K *
Lead the charge in automating CI/CD pipelines and securing cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in development and enhance delivery efficiency without compromi...
Today
CyberSecurity Enterpise Solutions Architect - REMOTE
$100K - $150K *
Innovate your career in cybersecurity by guiding sales teams and enhancing customer experiences with advanced malware analysis techniques and solutions...
4 days ago
$200K - $250K *
Transform secure software development practices in a cross-functional role, partnering with Engineering and Security to implement scalable security standards and controls throughout the software lifec...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$200K - $250K *
Join a team that's enhancing secure software development practices. Drive DevSecOps initiatives across teams, integrating effective standards and controls from code inception to production while reduc...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Head of Infrastructure & Security
$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...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Sales Enablement Specialist
$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...
2 weeks ago
Director of Services - US West
$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...
3 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Assurance Analyst (Audit)
$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...
Reposted 2 days ago
$81K - $107K *
Unlock potential by designing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions, automating operational processes, and ensuring system reliability within a collaborative SRE team, driving excellence through mod...
Yesterday
$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...
1 week ago
Security Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Analyst
$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...
Reposted 5 days ago
Incident Response Engagement-Lead
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Yesterday
Director of Strategic Accounts - Majors NY/NJ
$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...
4 days ago
Staff Technical Program Manager - Federal AuthOps
$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...
3 days ago
Staff Information Security Engineer - AI First
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Research Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Research Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Research Engineer, Threat Intelligence
$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...
2 weeks ago
What skills are required for a CISO role?
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?
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?
CISOs are in demand across nearly all industries, with particularly high demand in tech, finance, and healthcare sectors.