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.
IT Risk & Governance Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Transform IT Risk and Governance by leading automation initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and bridging regulatory requirements to actionable controls, while ensuring compliance and effective data man...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming complex cyber intelligence into actionable insights. Contribute to high-stakes security operations by analyzing threats, developing responsive strategies...
Reposted 3 days ago
IT Security Operations Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by enhancing our organization's security framework. Engage in incident response, vulnerability management, and forensic investigations, while collaborating across departments to up...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive the Third-Party Risk Management program, ensuring vendor security and compliance. Lead assessments, mitigate risks, and advise on governance while maintaining a robust security posture across or...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by leading the Third-Party Risk Management program, managing vendor security assessments, compliance evaluations, and risk mitigation strategies, while providing expertise in infor...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the Third-Party Risk Management program, ensuring vendor compliance and security risk assessments align with industry standards while advising governance across the organization to manage data br...
1 week ago
Senior Information System Security Officer
$124K - $185K *
Lead the charge in safeguarding vital information by implementing robust security strategies. Collaborate with a team to evaluate threats, enhance system integrity, and maintain high standards of info...
4 days ago
Senior Information System Security Officer
$124K - $185K *
Pioneer as an Information Systems Security Officer, overseeing secure operations, assessing vulnerabilities, and enforcing best practices for large software development programs to protect confidentia...
4 days ago
$225K - $235K *
Transform data security by leading a dedicated team focused on risk management, compliance, and innovative protection strategies while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the organization's ove...
1 week ago
VP, Information Security Officer
$188K - $250K *
Lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide information security program, ensuring governance, risk oversight, incident response, and regulatory compliance to safeguard member and or...
3 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Contribute to cybersecurity efforts by analyzing threats, enhancing incident response, and advising on strategic security decisions, all while collaborating with teams to uphold security standards and...
3 weeks ago
Governance, Risk & Compliance / Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance efforts in a complex cloud environment, ensuring security and compliance for a multi-account AWS system in support of large-scale biomedica...
4 days ago
Governance, Risk & Compliance / Cloud Security Subject Matter Expert
$120K - $145K *
Transform cloud security and compliance by leading Governance, Risk & Compliance efforts. Serve as the expert advisor for a complex AWS environment, ensuring robust security measures, developing ATO p...
4 days ago
Director, Identity & Network Security
$150K - $180K *
Lead and optimize enterprise identity and network security initiatives, overseeing multi-year roadmaps that enhance security posture across diverse environments while managing teams and vendor relatio...
4 days ago
Director, Identity & Network Security
$150K - $180K *
Lead enterprise identity and network security initiatives, driving alignment with business goals while ensuring effective governance and risk management across diverse environments, empowering teams t...
4 days ago
Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity)
$100K - $120K *
Empower our cybersecurity initiatives by leveraging your expertise in telecommunications and computer engineering. Evaluate vulnerabilities, develop guidelines, and influence interagency policies to s...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Unlock the potential of your cybersecurity expertise to enhance client security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct threat analysis, and lead innovative strategies to protect critical in...
3 weeks ago
Information Security Specialist (Security Posture Insights, Reporting and Remediation)
$96K - $136K *
Transform security data into actionable insights and drive remediation efforts. Collaborate with technology teams to enhance compliance, reporting, and governance, ensuring timely resolution of securi...
2 weeks ago
Information Security Analyst - ISSO w/TS/SCI Clearance
$150K - $200K *
Build robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect COMSEC systems. Collaborate with government entities on risk management and compliance while ensuring security control assessments and continuous monit...
1 week ago
CyberSecurity Engineer | Microsoft
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by joining our global security team, providing technical support and proactive solutions to enhance customer security postures through timely issue resolution and innovative securi...
1 month ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial systems. Drive the design, implementation, and optimization of key accounting platforms, ensuring data integrity and delivering automation to enhance...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of security by leading innovative strategies, automating processes, and enhancing cloud and application security in an agile, collaborative environment. Your expertise will drive syst...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Build and automate security solutions within the software development lifecycle, enhancing application and cloud security through hands-on collaboration and systemic risk evaluation. Lead initiatives...
1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Partner with us to advance security practices across the engineering landscape, automating processes and embedding security into development lifecycles. This role offers depth in cloud and application...
1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Partner with us to enhance security in development, automate risk-based reviews, and drive compliance initiatives. Make a significant impact on security practices, ensuring systems are built securely...
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.