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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$190K - $210K *

Shape the future of government business development by cultivating strategic relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and leading teams to secure new contracts in dynamic federal markets, all...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by defending against security threats, configuring tools, enhancing monitoring programs, and supporting compliance. Collaborate closely with IT and product team...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Partner with us to design and implement advanced security solutions leveraging AI, ensuring robust programs tailored to client needs while driving thought leadership within an evolving landscape...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Champion business development by managing client relationships, executing sales strategies, and driving growth through innovative solutions and collaboration in the technology sector. Emphasis on cons...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $199K *

Innovate the support operating model by leveraging automation and agentic AI to transform customer issue resolution, enhancing efficiency and scalability without proportional headcount growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining technical sales strategies and mentoring a dynamic team of Sales Engineers, ensuring successful execution of complex sales cycles and delivering impactful, tailored solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $183K *

Contribute to secure software development by leading design and implementation efforts, mentoring engineers and addressing complex challenges in client-side applications across multiple platforms incl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$220K - $250K *

Lead and enhance the information security framework ensuring compliance, safeguarding data, and managing cyber risks for a global enterprise while aligning security initiatives with business objective...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $120K *

Help us manage third-party risks by assessing vendor security and enhancing our risk policies, collaborating with teams across the organization to streamline processes and provide critical insights th...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming research artifacts into production-ready solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance threat intelligence systems, ensuring clear handoffs and effective signal integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Tackle the challenge of transforming threat research outputs into actionable production-ready artifacts while spearheading engineering efforts for our threat intelligence platform in a dynamic, collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.