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.
Director, AI Governance & Enterprise Solutions
$150K - $180K *
Innovate solutions for AI governance and enterprise applications, ensuring robust standards and quality across AI agents. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Momentive Context Library and drive adva...
2 weeks ago
Strategic Account Executive, Global Sales
$123K - $149K *
Grow your career with a strategic role that drives new business, enhances partnerships, and manages complex sales processes. You'll engage with enterprise accounts, leveraging your expertise to achiev...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage in strategic partner ecosystem development to drive revenue growth and create innovative channel programs for sustained business success. Manage regional channel business and enhance existing p...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Shape the future of Identity Security by bridging customer needs and product innovation. Drive strategic messaging, sales enablement, and successful product launches to position us as leaders in the c...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Business Systems Analyst, Go-to-Market (Remote)
$125K - $180K *
Transform the Lead-to-Order process through business analysis and AI integration. Drive process enhancements, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and optimize mobile solutions for Salesforce, e...
1 week ago
Cybersecurity Threat & Vulnerability Analyst
$97K - $133K *
Analyze vulnerabilities within the technology environment, assess risks, and collaborate with teams to implement effective security solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing the orga...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Technical Customer Success / Customer Program Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead customer success programs from onboarding to adoption, ensuring smooth collaboration among engineering, product, and client teams. Drive accountability, maintain clarity, and deliver measurable v...
2 weeks ago
Security Engineer, Application Security
$120K - $140K *
Support application security initiatives by embedding security into the SDLC, enforcing DevSecOps practices, and managing vulnerability lifecycles. Collaborate with engineering teams to design secure...
2 weeks ago
Mid-level Incident Response Consultant
$166K - $187K *
Join a dynamic team to investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring the protection of critical systems while managing end-to-end investigations and collaborating with security operations...
Today
$106K - $143K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading incident response and enhancing security systems across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify practices and optimize operation...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager Identity Governance Administration Engineering - Remote
$130K - $155K *
Transform enterprise identity governance by leading a dedicated engineering team, establishing robust technical strategies, and enhancing security for both human and machine identities through SailPoi...
2 weeks ago
Director, Delivery & Release Management, Digital Product Operations
$88K - $145K *
Lead the operational engine for Digital Product releases, ensuring precision in launches through collaborative change management. Drive process adoption across teams and empower them to deliver qualit...
2 weeks ago
Field CTO, Media & Entertainment AI Infrastructure
$200K - $245K *
Unlock potential by leading technical strategy for Media & Entertainment, collaborating with executives to transition industries to AI-native platforms, driving engineering outcomes, and defining scal...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr. Governance Risk and Compliance Associate - Third Party Risk - Remote US
$85K - $120K *
Optimize the cybersecurity posture by leveraging governance, risk, compliance, and audit expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, enhance resilience, and support internal security and...
4 days ago
Information Assurance Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
$90K - $110K *
Join our team as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to enhance information assurance frameworks, ensure compliance, and lead security risk assessments for innovative audiology systems impacting mil...
2 weeks ago
Associate Security Engineer (Remote)
$70K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving security analytics and automation, enhancing threat detection, and responding to potential security concerns at scale. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director of Solution Sales Executives - Identity and Fraud
$33K - $170K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing sales team dedicated to solving complex identity and fraud challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive growth and enhance client succe...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Network Development Engineer - IT Cloud & Infrastructure (Remote)
$125K - $180K *
Shape the architecture of a global cloud security platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish governance, operational standards, and scalable infrastructure solutions compliant wi...
2 weeks ago
Principal IT Security Architect - REMOTE from any EST or CST US-based location
$157K - $236K *
Transform enterprise security strategy and architecture, ensuring robust defenses against evolving threats. Lead cross-functional teams in defining requirements, implementing solutions, and enhancing...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$140K - $285K *
Join a team that champions cybersecurity as you lead strategic architecture initiatives, drive security best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional experts to enhance organizational resilien...
3 weeks ago
Solution Sales Executive, Financial Services (Armis)
$114K - $188K *
Shape new business growth by leveraging relationships with C-suite clients, coordinating account strategies across teams, and utilizing innovative solutions for their IT needs in a dynamic SaaS enviro...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $120K *
Unlock potential by transforming complex intelligence data into clear narratives. Lead the creation of intelligence reports tailored for diverse audiences, while collaborating across teams to enhance...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in enhancing organizational security by developing security frameworks, assessing controls, and collaborating with technical teams to create a resilient security architecture for moder...
Today
Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Alliances (Remote)
$210K - $300K *
Transform strategic partnerships by managing and leading a high-performing legal team to drive deal closure while mitigating risk in a fast-paced environment...
4 weeks ago
Senior Financial and Budget Analyst (Remote)
$127K - $137K *
Shape your career by providing strategic financial management and budgeting support to a key federal agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program delivery through data analysis, reporting...
6 days 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.