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.
Information Systems Security Officer
$153K - $207K *
Analyze cybersecurity risks and enhance mission interoperability by supporting security compliance and engineering functions in enterprise IT environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess cont...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Security - Strategy Lead
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in executing cybersecurity strategy projects, engaging clients, and mentoring teams while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across diverse cybers...
1 week ago
Comcast Cybersecurity: Director, Security Operations and Incident Response
$130K - $180K *
Drive enterprise cyber defense by leading incident response, threat hunting, and security operations to mitigate risks and enhance response capabilities. Partner with teams to improve tools and workfl...
2 weeks ago
$180K - $210K *
Manage enterprise-wide cyber security risk, building a comprehensive risk function that transforms technical telemetry into actionable insights and scalable treatment plans for Nscale's global AI infr...
1 week ago
$180K - $210K *
Shape the future of cyber risk management by developing a proactive, dynamic program that integrates engineering principles with risk treatment and governance for global AI infrastructure...
1 week ago
$180K - $210K *
Lead the charge in developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber risk program that transforms technical data into actionable insights and effective risk management solutions across a global AI inf...
1 week ago
$180K - $210K *
Transform the cyber risk landscape by leading risk management initiatives across enterprise-wide AI infra. Drive actionable insights from telemetry, ensure robust risk registers, and collaborate to en...
1 week ago
$180K - $210K *
Drive the development of a dynamic cyber risk program, owning risk management, modeling, and remediation governance within the global AI infrastructure to enhance security posture and reduce vulnerabi...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Join us to lead and shape a comprehensive information security program, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. Drive risk assessments, incident responses, and compliance initiatives w...
3 weeks ago
$100K *
Drive data governance initiatives to enhance student success and ensure trustworthy institutional data through collaboration with stakeholders across various domains, establishing a comprehensive gove...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading a vital cybersecurity program for an Army weapon system. Oversee all facets of cybersecurity compliance, partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure robust risk manag...
2 weeks ago
Director of Cybersecurity Advisory - Northeast region
$130K - $180K *
Lead and inspire a high-performing team in advisory cybersecurity solutions. Develop trusted relationships with clients, identify opportunities, and provide expert guidance on risk management and secu...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Zero Trust Infrastructure Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Innovate Zero Trust security architecture by implementing policy enforcement, microsegmentation, and automated workflows in a mission-critical cloud environment, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $130K *
Empower your career by leading data privacy and security initiatives. You'll manage compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA while ensuring user adoption and addressing monitoring gaps for effec...
3 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
$170K - $195K *
Lead the implementation and management of comprehensive security policies, collaborating with technical teams to ensure compliance with regulations and safeguard information systems critical to our su...
2 weeks ago
Director, IT & AI Intelligent Systems
$130K - $150K *
Drive AI strategy and integration across technology systems, enhancing workflows and capabilities to achieve measurable outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver AI solutions, ensuring alignm...
3 weeks ago
Cyber Strategy & Transformation Lead (Global Security)
$120K - $150K *
Drive the future direction of security strategy by translating complex trends into actionable insights, collaborating with leaders across the organization to align goals, and communicating effectively...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Accelerate your career by implementing and managing identity and cloud security controls, ensuring secure access across systems. Collaborate with teams to reduce risks while enabling seamless business...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Unlock secure operations by designing and managing IAM solutions that enforce least-privilege access. Collaborate across teams to maintain security while enabling business functionalities and minimizi...
3 weeks ago
$78K - $135K *
Innovate risk management practices by collaborating with teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while providing guidance and independent feedback to stakeholders across the organization, ensuri...
1 week ago
$78K - $135K *
Lead and enhance risk management initiatives, fostering collaboration across teams to identify and mitigate organizational risks, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with regulatory...
1 week ago
$78K - $135K *
Lead risk management initiatives, enhance practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering effective communi...
1 week ago
$78K - $135K *
Engage in enhancing enterprise risk management strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and guiding stakeholders in effective risk identification and mitigation aligned with strategic obj...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Drive innovation and bridge technology with business operations, ensuring robust IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and strategic grow...
2 weeks ago
Cyber Incident Response Manager
$130K - $180K *
The Incident Response Manager at BBH will lead and enhance the incident response program, serving as the primary point of contact for cyber incidents and coordinating responses to various security eve...
Reposted 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.