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.
$90K - $130K *
Elevate your career by implementing and optimizing security controls, managing incident response, and collaborating with teams to fortify our cybersecurity posture across cloud and hybrid environments...
2 weeks ago
Product Manager - ServiceNow GRC & SecOps
$150K - $180K *
Join us to define and drive the strategy for integrating Risk Management and Security Operations solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance visibility and compliance while managing enterprise-wide...
5 days ago
Sr. Manager, IT Security Operations
$100K - $130K *
Advance security operations by leading incident response, vulnerability management, and access controls. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration across IT, ensuring alignment with enterp...
Reposted 1 week ago
Client Executive - Public Sector Northeast
$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...
2 days ago
Vulnerability Management Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's enhancing security by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities through assessments, patch management, and compliance monitoring across diverse systems and applications in a collab...
Today
Director, Access Request Control (Global Security)
$130K - $180K *
Innovate access control by establishing a robust framework ensuring compliance and operational excellence, while managing onboarding, revocation, and audit processes across cross-functional teams...
4 weeks ago
Director, Access Request Control (Global Security)
$120K - $150K *
Drive a robust access request control framework ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage compliant provisioning and revocation processes while designing...
4 weeks ago
Director, Access Request Control (Global Security)
$120K - $150K *
Unlock your potential driving robust access control frameworks, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across teams. Collaborate to optimize provisioning and de-provisioning processes while mi...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $189K *
Empower your career as a Linux Systems Administrator, driving the implementation and optimization of PeopleSoft applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, agile environ...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $189K *
Transform IT infrastructure with expert Linux Systems Administration, supporting critical PeopleSoft applications in a dynamic, multi-year program while ensuring optimal performance and security compl...
2 weeks ago
Lead IT Risk and Security Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Advance your career with a supportive team focused on delivering secure identity and access management solutions, ensuring operational effectiveness in a dynamic financial market environment. Be a key...
Reposted today
$100K - $130K *
Drive your career with a key role in shaping robust endpoint security solutions, enhancing network safety across diverse platforms, and supporting critical missions while collaborating with a dedicate...
4 days ago
Information Systems Security Officer
$90K - $120K *
Launch your career as an Information Systems Security Officer, ensuring robust security measures and oversight for information systems. Play a key role in safeguarding digital assets through continuou...
3 weeks ago
Information System Security Engineers
$90K - $130K *
Champion the development and integration of secure information systems architectures. Drive innovative solutions ensuring compliance with national standards while enhancing system functionality and se...
3 weeks ago
Information System Security Engineers
$90K - $130K *
Drive innovation in information assurance by designing and implementing secure architectures and systems. Collaborate with government entities to enhance system functionality and security across diver...
3 weeks ago
Intrusion Detection Team Lead - 1st shift
$108K - $150K *
Transform cyber defense strategies as a leader in incident response. Collaborate with analysts to mitigate threats and enhance organizational security posture. Utilize deep technical skills and provid...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Champion the evolution of observability pipelines by architecting advanced Cribl solutions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring reliable, secure data flows across enterprise ecosystems. Lead and optimiz...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Empower your career by leading the design and optimization of observability pipelines. As a senior technical authority, you'll enhance data engineering processes, mentor teams, and ensure system relia...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Drive innovation and enhance technology infrastructure while leading organizational modernization and cybersecurity initiatives to foster collaboration and improve service delivery across the city's g...
1 week ago
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
$197K - $246K *
Architect and enhance cybersecurity measures while leading incident response teams to secure complex systems and networks. Collaborate across departments to implement strategic security controls ensur...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Transform the DevSecOps landscape by deploying an agile, secure, and comprehensive platform across diverse environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining robust automatio...
Yesterday
Senior DevSecOps Engineer - TS/SCI w CI Poly
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's focused on securing and automating mission-critical engineering solutions. As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, drive innovation by implementing DevSecOps practices and cloud-native solu...
4 days ago
Cyber Security Compliance & Integration Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by driving cybersecurity compliance and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to DoD requirements while maintaining key elements of system s...
2 weeks ago
Senior Trellix Cybersecurity Engineer/RMF ISSO - TS/SCI
$160K - $190K *
Join a team that's shaping cybersecurity compliance for advanced AI/ML environments. You'll deploy and manage Trellix ePO while ensuring RMF adherence, collaborating with experts in securing vital dat...
3 weeks ago
Information Systems Security Officer
$80K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity by developing and managing security policies, ensuring compliance, and addressing system vulnerabilities for critical Air Force operations...
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.