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.
Senior Cybersecurity Architect
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity by leading the design and architecture of innovative solutions for federal networks. Drive security strategies and Zero Trust implementations while collabor...
1 week ago
Senior Security Principal Digital Platforms (Global Security)
$125K - $150K *
Unlock security potential by leading digital development teams in embedding security into engineering processes. Translate regulatory requirements into actionable security practices and ensure the del...
3 weeks ago
Partner, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer cybersecurity governance and risk management, crafting frameworks and policies that elevate strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with industry standards while seamlessly integrating sec...
Yesterday
Director, Network Security Engineering
$135K - $160K *
Lead a high-performing Network Security Engineering team, guiding security initiatives and mentoring engineers while ensuring robust security practices across infrastructure and product lifecycles...
1 week ago
Cybersecurity Engineer (System Steward - Remote Opportunity)
$110K - $130K *
Champion cybersecurity initiatives by managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining security protocols for a critical government project. Collaborate with stakeholders to protect sen...
1 week ago
Cybersecurity Incident Manager (2nd Shift/OnSite)
$100K - $120K *
Champion incident response and triage efforts for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring effective analysis, correlation, and mitigation of threats while managing compliance with federal standards and impr...
2 days ago
Program Manager, Security Risk Program
$145K - $175K *
Join a collaborative team to build AI product launch risk assessments, ensuring compliance and security across functions. Influence product design with comprehensive risk frameworks and elevate AI lau...
1 week ago
Program Manager, Security Risk Program
$138K - $165K *
Drive the design and implementation of AI risk assessments, enhancing compliance and security for product launches. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop systematic evaluation processes, ensuring...
1 week ago
Program Manager, Security Risk Program
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate the development of Meta's security risk assessments for AI product launches. Design and implement frameworks to elevate compliance standards across multiple domains, while fostering partner...
1 week ago
Program Manager, Security Risk Program
$130K - $155K *
Drive the design and implementation of AI Launch Risk Assessments, fostering cross-domain collaboration to ensure robust security evaluations. Scale assessment delivery to support rapid AI product dep...
1 week ago
Program Manager, Security Risk Program
$135K - $160K *
Champion the development of an AI Launch Risk Assessment framework, ensuring security assessments align with product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive a robust risk posture in...
1 week ago
Senior Cybersecurity Network Defense Administrator
$87K - $135K *
Advance cybersecurity and network defense by managing ACAS infrastructure and compliance tasks, ensuring security for Army IT services in enterprise and cloud environments, and leveraging deep experti...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Product Manager - Advanced Research(Hybrid)
$160K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team to architect innovative threat detection solutions, guiding product strategy and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance security technologies that protect against evolving thr...
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Sr. Product Manager - Advanced Research(Hybrid)
$160K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team to drive the evolution of threat detection technologies, collaborating with cross-functional groups to enhance product features and market strategies while leveraging expertise in...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr. Product Manager - Advanced Research(Hybrid)
$160K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team to shape innovative threat detection technologies, collaborating with engineers and researchers to deliver cutting-edge security solutions while driving product management best pra...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr. Product Manager - Advanced Research(Hybrid)
$160K - $250K *
Champion innovation in threat detection by leveraging your expertise to shape advanced security products, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features that safegua...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Cybersecurity Risk & Exposure Analyst III
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in complex cyber risk analysis to enhance DoD systems security. Drive threat-informed vulnerability prioritization, support SOC investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional te...
Reposted 5 days ago
Cybersecurity Risk & Exposure Analyst III
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving cybersecurity excellence by leading complex risk and exposure analysis for DoD systems. Utilize your expertise to identify vulnerabilities, prioritize threats, and mentor ju...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive security excellence by pioneering end-to-end vulnerability management, application security, and cloud protection. Collaborate across teams to safeguard sensitive data, ensuring compliance while...
1 week ago
$121K - $166K *
Advance enterprise security by designing and leading comprehensive architecture solutions, addressing complex cybersecurity challenges, and aligning with business goals to reduce risk and enhance secu...
2 weeks ago
Senior Information Security Analyst
$100K - $120K *
Support the planning, design, and implementation of cybersecurity systems while managing risk frameworks, incident responses, and vulnerability assessments across complex network environments, ensurin...
Reposted today
$102K - $162K *
Empower your career by leading IT risk advisory engagements, conducting thorough assessments, and writing key documentation to guide clients through compliance challenges with FedRAMP and NIST standar...
2 weeks ago
Senior Information Security Analyst
$96K - $121K *
Champion information security by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management strategies. Lead security initiatives and ensure compliance while assessing potential vulnerabilit...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $155K *
Join a team that's pivotal in enhancing cybersecurity protocols, overseeing RMF processes and continuous monitoring to protect vital information systems while ensuring compliance with federal standard...
2 weeks ago
Director, OT Security and Infrastructure
$195K - $230K *
Transform the security landscape in operational technology by leading a high-performing team that ensures the integrity and resilience of our manufacturing systems through strategic initiatives and ef...
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.