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 - Business Development CMT
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of client engagement by driving new business sales in the Communications and Telecom sector. Leverage your extensive network to cultivate relationships and expand market presence, whi...
1 week ago
Principal Application Security Engineer
$177K - $225K *
Engineer a robust Product Security strategy, leading global initiatives to enhance security processes and tools, while guiding cross-functional teams against emerging threats and vulnerabilities...
Reposted 1 week ago
$72K - $100K *
Join a team that's driving large-scale AI infrastructure deployments, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence in technology solutions. Your leadership will enhance co...
Reposted 5 days ago
$110K - $120K *
Transform your expertise to architect and manage enterprise-scale data pipelines, enhancing public health analytics through innovative data platforms while ensuring optimal performance and quality...
1 week ago
Senior Security Engineer - Vulnerability & Data/SaaS Security
$136K - $171K *
Unlock potential by leading vulnerability management and cloud security programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance data protection, automate processes, and manage risk across multiple platforms while...
6 days ago
Vice President, Clinical Technology UM Portfolio Management
$188K - $359K *
Lead the charge in innovative product development to enhance user experience and profitability, driving AI technology integration and strategic decision-making across multiple business units to achiev...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Advance security compliance by managing GRC processes, obtaining ISO 27001 certification, and ensuring SOC 2 readiness. Collaborate with auditors and vendors while maintaining essential documentation...
6 days ago
Sr. Intelligence Analyst - China Mission (Remote)
$85K - $120K *
Engage in strategic analysis of cyber threats from PRC adversaries. Monitor, assess, and produce intelligence reports on targeted intrusion activities, collaborating across teams to identify trends an...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee risk management for a fast-growing trading platform, ensuring compliance and developing innovative multi-asset products while analyzing market risks and client impacts...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Director Product, Onboarding, Compliance & Risk
$265K - $332K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of onboarding, compliance, and risk management by leading a critical platform strategy. Drive innovation while balancing internal needs with customer-facing capab...
2 weeks ago
Analyst I, Falcon Complete (Remote, PST/MST)
$85K - $120K *
Drive real-time incident response and security analysis efforts, leveraging technical skills to protect organizations from advanced threats. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver exc...
Yesterday
$190K - $220K *
Drive cloud excellence by leading hybrid infrastructure operations and cross-functional collaboration. Manage a global engineering team to ensure scalable, secure, and automated platforms that support...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment (US)
$115K - $186K *
Champion the evolution of compliance risk management by leading a dynamic team. Drive strategic insights, enhance methodologies, and develop future leaders while collaborating with stakeholders to add...
5 days ago
Principal Enterprise Security Engineer
$184K - $289K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise security architecture, driving innovation, and enhancing business agility. Collaborate across teams to establish best practices while ensuring robust security me...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Regional Operations
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee regional operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and operational excellence across facilities while driving strategic initiatives and fostering high-performan...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Platform Engineer - Kubernetes (Remote)
$140K - $215K *
Architect scalable cloud-native Kubernetes platforms, ensuring high reliability and performance. Collaborate with teams to integrate open source technologies and mentor engineers to enhance infrastruc...
2 days ago
Managed Services Program Manager
$99K - $134K *
Drive strategic program management for key managed services clients, ensuring effective service delivery, governance, and risk management. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and lead cross...
1 week ago
Analyst I, Falcon Complete GovCloud (Hybrid, St Louis)
$85K - $120K *
Grow your expertise in cybersecurity by triaging and responding to complex security incidents. Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic environment focused on protecting clients against...
6 days ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Internal & Cloud Pentesting
$144K - $180K *
Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and go-to-market initiatives for a cutting-edge cybersecurity portfolio, driving impactful messaging and cross-functional collaboration to enhance market pr...
4 days ago
ServiceNow Architect / Sr. Developer (ITAM & ITOM Specialization)
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in ServiceNow ITAM & ITOM. Collaborate on architecture, implement solutions, and enhance CMDB accuracy to drive data integrity and optimize asset manageme...
1 week ago
Director, Account Based Marketing
$157K - $195K *
Drive the creation and execution of a robust account-based marketing strategy, building a high-performing team to enhance collaboration across departments and significantly impact growth and engagemen...
1 week ago
$150K - $175K *
Lead the development of advanced analytical models to enhance our cybersecurity platform, collaborating with teams to deliver actionable insights and support decision-making through data-driven soluti...
2 weeks ago
Chief Marketing Officer, MI+ Theranostics
$208K - $312K *
Champion the growth strategy for a global healthcare marketing portfolio, driving impactful results through collaboration and creative storytelling. Lead teams to enhance commercial performance and co...
3 weeks ago
Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in defining and designing resilient physical security architectures for global AI data centers, addressing security and compliance needs as infrastructure rapidly expands while collabo...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Global GTM Enablement (USA Remote)
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in scaling global sales enablement efforts, enhancing coaching, onboarding, and development for sales teams and partners. Drive AI-assisted initiatives, diagnostic assessments, and ena...
1 week 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.