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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$100K - $150K *

Accelerate client success by driving tailored data solutions in this dynamic sales role. Leverage your consultative sales skills and technical expertise to cultivate relationships and expand business...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion transformative ServiceNow projects by aligning technology with business objectives. Manage timelines, stakeholder expectations, and drive successful adoption while ensuring high-quality execu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape strategic relationships with key clients, develop multi-year account strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive business outcomes across diverse healthc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Help us elevate federal collaboration and messaging platforms by leading architectural decisions, optimizing enterprise solutions, and ensuring compliance in a heavily regulated environment with your...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Lead efforts to optimize and enhance Ceph storage solutions for large-scale cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across agile teams to drive innovation while ensuring stability and performance in product...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in fortifying critical infrastructure by safeguarding OT/ICS systems from cyber threats while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure secure and uninterrupted operations in dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Bring your expertise to drive telehealth partnerships and channel sales, managing end-to-end revenue generation, deal structuring, and executive relationships in a highly regulated environment focused...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $105K *

Drive regulatory transformation by leading the adoption of advanced AI solutions to enhance compliance workflows and empower regulatory organizations through effective training and support...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform IT asset management solutions by leading technical implementations on the ServiceNow platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure best practices and execute hands-on development to deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Empower strategic procurement by leading transformation initiatives that enhance cost efficiency, vendor management, and scalability while building a high-performance team and establishing robust gove...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge health information exchange architectures, ensuring robust and secure data interoperability across diverse systems and ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to institutional transformation by connecting education goals with innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver strategic outcomes while engaging with leadership to quantify an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$195K - $260K *

Lead and operationalize Mozilla's privacy compliance infrastructure, driving cross-functional privacy initiatives and managing enterprise data governance while advising on evolving privacy regulations...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Optimize cloud operations by leading a skilled team of engineers. Oversee platform design and security for global SaaS products while managing tasks and fostering cross-department collaboration for se...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $105K *

Optimize user experiences by executing strategies across digital touchpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve customer journeys, leveraging insights for impactf...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing commercial operations and analytics readiness, integrating insights to support executive decision-making for a successful product launch in a dynamic biotech environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $220K *

Transform the AWS GovCloud environment by building and optimizing infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and enabling seamless operations for federal customers while fostering a collaborative engineerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead impactful client engagements by managing complex drug substance and product development programs. Drive success through cross-functional teamwork, strategic oversight, and proactive client relati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic intelligence initiatives that impact decision-making and ensure the safety of assets in a rapidly evolving environment. You'll provide expert analysis and gove...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in technical services for advanced defense programs, driving innovation and operational integration while ensuring mission alignment, customer engagement, and segment performance. Join...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead and innovate in platform engineering by driving infrastructure reliability and supporting developer tooling that empowers engineers to deploy applications seamlessly while ensuring compliance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $210K *

Drive the technical accounting function as a hands-on leader, guiding SEC reporting and IPO readiness. Collaborate across teams to build processes, mentor talent, and ensure compliance, all while oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Transform operational efficiency by developing and integrating C2 applications to enhance workflow, situational awareness, and data management in a mission-critical environment through close collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to lead and enhance our compliance program, ensuring adherence to state and federal laws while fostering collaboration across departments. Drive audits, manage vendor compliance, and mai...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing scalable, secure software solutions. Lead cross-functional collaborations, driving innovation to enhance software performance and security while meeting evolv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.