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.
Principal Specialist Sales Engineer, Zero Trust Branch - Majors, East
$175K - $251K *
Unlock potential by leading technical presentations and customer solutions, driving impactful sales engineering for security technologies while collaborating globally to shape cloud-enabled futures...
3 weeks ago
Senior Offensive Security Consultant
$200K - $250K *
Optimize offensive security strategies by leading comprehensive red team engagements. Assess critical systems to identify vulnerabilities, demonstrate risks, and provide actionable insights, while men...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Security Researcher (Remote)
$85K - $120K *
Lead the charge in security research to enhance threat intelligence by analyzing in-the-wild exploits and collaborating with experts to track adversary behavior and develop actionable insights...
2 weeks ago
Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in incident response and operational excellence as you mentor analysts and enhance cybersecurity processes across global teams for effective threat detection and resolution...
3 weeks ago
Lead Engineer, Secure Client Engineering
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Technology
$80K - $130K *
Accelerate impact by leading strategic sourcing initiatives for technology services, optimizing procurement, and forging strong supplier partnerships to deliver value and mitigate risk across the orga...
Reposted 1 week ago
AWS Platform DevSecOps Engineer
$98K - $206K *
Lead the modernization of large-scale AWS cloud platforms. Design, automate, and secure DevSecOps practices to enhance software delivery in a dynamic agile environment, collaborating with cross-functi...
2 days ago
Sr. Security Researcher II (Remote)
$85K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to uncovering eCrime activities, particularly among Russian-language actors. This role requires expert skills in OSINT and threat analysis to deliver key insights and repo...
2 weeks ago
RVP, Solution Engineering - Central
$210K - $322K *
Lead a high-performing team of Solutions Engineers to enhance customer outcomes and drive technical sales execution, fostering collaboration across multiple departments while maintaining the foundatio...
2 weeks ago
Mid Enterprise Account Executive
$100K - $120K *
Transform mid-market sales with ownership of the full sales cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth by engaging with security leaders and effectively addressing their bu...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Partner with us to advance security research in Active Directory and Entra ID, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing product features through innovative approaches and collaboration wi...
3 weeks ago
SENIOR INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER
$137K *
Shape the future of data security by leading a transformative team that embraces Agile methodologies and DevSecOps principles while ensuring compliance and safeguarding taxpayer information...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Tackle comprehensive cybersecurity challenges by leading security measures for cloud environments and ensuring compliance with essential risk management frameworks to protect critical data and systems...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Shape compliance strategies and frameworks in a growing, dynamic organization. Lead risk management, regulatory governance, and ethics programs while ensuring operational excellence in financial servi...
1 week ago
Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Drive our governance, risk, and compliance program, enhancing maturity and effectiveness, while leading assessments and audits to support organizational security and compliance objectives. Collaborate...
1 week ago
$98K - $148K *
Elevate your career by leading financial reporting and compliance initiatives, managing a talented accounting team, and driving process improvements to ensure accurate financial operations in a dynami...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $175K *
Elevate customer security outcomes as a SecOps Technical Success Manager! Cultivate deep relationships, drive engagement, and enhance value realization in cybersecurity solutions while collaborating a...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's committed to enhancing security solutions for clients. Leverage your communication, organizational skills, and technical expertise to implement, monitor, and improve security measur...
1 week ago
Director of Product, Risk & Response
$200K - $260K *
Join a team that's redefining risk management by integrating underwriting, claims, and security into a cohesive risk lifecycle. Drive strategy, lead product managers, and enhance performance across th...
1 week ago
Sr. Product Security Engineer (Remote)
$160K - $250K *
Explore solutions in endpoint security as a Senior Product Security Engineer. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design, conduct in-depth security assessments, and champion secure coding practi...
3 weeks ago
Application Security Senior Consultant (Remote)
$115K - $160K *
Lead application security engagements using generative AI for source code review. Mentor junior team members, coordinate with leadership, and enhance security processes through innovative methodologie...
4 days ago
Sr. Manager, AI Software Engineering
$200K - $275K *
Shape the future of AI by leading and scaling engineering teams to deliver impactful production-grade AI systems and platform services that drive strategic initiatives within a collaborative environme...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Consultant - Cloud Red Team Blue Team (Remote)
$115K - $160K *
Join a team that's pioneering cloud security as you engage in Red Team Blue Team exercises, enhancing client defenses against cyber threats while ensuring real-time support in incident response and th...
3 weeks ago
Security Risk Management Specialist II
$115K - $180K *
Innovate with us to enhance our Third Party Risk Management program through automation and collaboration. Join a dynamic team that transforms security governance into an engineering discipline, elevat...
6 days ago
$184K - $231K *
Reimagine your career by leading a global DevOps/CloudOps team. Drive innovation and efficiency in cloud environments, ensuring exceptional infrastructure reliability and application performance while...
2 weeks 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.