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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$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth at a leading cyber security provider by driving enterprise sales. Utilize your strategic selling skills and build key relationships with C-level execs to implement innovative solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Project Manager, overseeing cloud data initiatives. You'll facilitate workspace provisioning, optimize workflows, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure ti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Optimize revenue operations by leading data revitalization, reporting modernization, and workflow automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a data-driven culture for growth and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $184K *

Elevate Cisco's Security Analyst Relations program by driving strategy and execution, building relationships with analysts, and shaping industry perceptions through impactful communication and tailore...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading a dispersed team in program management, focusing on data analytics, case management, and strategic planning within a vital government agency. Drive innovation and ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead transformative health informatics projects utilizing data science to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborate with government entities and guide a senior data team while driving advanced analytics i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security compliance by driving GRC initiatives, managing risk assessments, and evolving internal controls. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with regulatory sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth by managing key accounts and driving new business initiatives while fostering lasting client relationships and overseeing successful sales strategies...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $192K *

Join a team that's poised to lead integrated IT audits while managing client relationships and project execution. Contribute to growth initiatives, talent development, and business solutions for Risk...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $230K *

Drive enterprise-scale Identity Provider services, ensuring secure authentication for over 4 million users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain effective identit...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Drive the design and management of enterprise-scale Identity Provider services, ensuring secure authentication for millions of users. Collaborate with diverse teams to support advanced identity soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Empower customer relationships by driving strategic cybersecurity risk management initiatives. Utilize your expertise to enhance platform engagement, ensuring satisfaction and value across diverse acc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $160K *

Contribute to strategic advisory engagements focused on enhancing cybersecurity programs, developing tailored initiatives, and creating impactful reports for clients across diverse industries, while s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$152K - $228K *

Optimize our understanding of the dark web by leading intelligence collection, advising cross-functional teams, and executing hands-on strategies in a fast-evolving environment. Drive impactful decisi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion cybersecurity by leading complex investigations, enhancing incident response, and mentoring junior analysts in a fast-paced, multi-tenant Security Operations Center, ensuring top-notch protec...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $202K *

Innovate and lead our Identity and Access Management strategy, overseeing the operations and ensuring compliance across various domains while managing a dynamic team. Drive initiatives for cloud and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Empower security excellence by managing and enhancing Zscaler services in a dynamic, collaborative remote environment, contributing to the advanced security operations of diverse clients across multip...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $210K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise architecture and cloud infrastructure, leading strategic planning and execution while fostering innovation, scalability, and compliance. Manage cross-functiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $275K *

Pioneer advanced security strategies by integrating cloud, endpoint, and data security. Lead high-level client engagements, mentor teams, and shape architectural solutions that align with regulations...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

Drive comprehensive security solutions, bridging business risk and technology. Lead cross-domain strategies and foster executive-level conversations to enhance compliance and operational maturity in c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $191K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise cryptography solutions, guiding clients in encryption modernization and post-quantum readiness. This role demands strategic consulting, deep cryptographic experti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape our Sales Operations by optimizing pipelines, enhancing CRM accuracy, and leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with diverse teams to support revenue growth and streamline processes, ensuring actiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your SAP BASIS and security expertise to enhance systems, manage roles, and ensure compliance across platforms in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to assess and enhance SAP GRC controls, engage in ITGC testing, and drive effective audit remediations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating across fun...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $111K *

Empower your career by optimizing network engineering at the Department of State, ensuring secure network services while modernizing connectivity and enhancing customer support within a global environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.