Chief of Security Jobs

Explore Chief of Security jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead an organization's security strategy. These senior leaders protect people, facilities, information, and operations by assessing risks, directing security teams, and preparing organizations to prevent and respond to threats. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Chief of Security Do?

A Chief of Security establishes and oversees security policies, programs, and procedures aligned with business priorities. Responsibilities may include physical security, executive protection, investigations, emergency preparedness, access control, and coordination with law enforcement or public agencies. Depending on the organization, the role may also cover cybersecurity governance or enterprise risk in partnership with technology and compliance leaders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in security leadership, risk assessment, crisis management, and team development. Strong candidates communicate clearly with executives and employees, make sound decisions under pressure, and translate complex threats into practical plans. Relevant experience may come from corporate security, law enforcement, military service, emergency management, or related fields; requirements vary by employer and industry.

Chief of Security Salary and Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as industry, organization size, location, scope of responsibility, and experience. Many Chief of Security positions are senior-level roles with six-figure compensation. Browse Ladders for vetted openings paying $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities by location, employer, and leadership scope.

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$100K - $250K *

As an Agent Engineer at Cogent Security, you will design, build, and deploy AI agents that enhance security operations in complex environments. This role involves working closely with customers to tai...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $250K *

As an Agent Engineer at Cogent Security, you will design, build, and deploy AI agents that enhance security operations in complex environments. This role involves working closely with customers to tai...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Security Administrator, leveraging your expertise in personnel security to enhance processes, conduct complex analyses, and deliver exceptional customer service while s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead application security initiatives by partnering with development teams to analyze, validate, and remediate security vulnerabilities, ensuring the delivery of secure and resilient software systems...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$270K - $300K *

Lead a team focused on enhancing security risk management and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives to implement security programs, ensuring adherence to policies across global teams while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$270K - $300K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security governance and compliance. Lead strategic initiatives to protect critical systems and data while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$270K - $300K *

Lead the charge in shaping security risk and compliance strategies, driving organizational clarity and accountability across teams. Build a high-performing team while ensuring adherence to security po...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$270K - $300K *

Optimize security risk and compliance strategies, ensuring alignment across teams and systems while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in cybersecurity practices...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$77K - $176K *

Unlock your potential by processing and maintaining security records, mentoring team members, and developing innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to ensure complianc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in overseeing regional security operations, ensuring safety and protection of personnel and assets, while directly managing a team and implementing protocols across multiple locations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $125K *

Advance security operations by managing personnel clearances, processing requests, and delivering training. Collaborate on facility security and insider threat programs to ensure compliance and protec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $207K *

Elevate business performance by partnering with the CCO to drive customer retention and revenue growth through strategic analysis, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Champion the security design and delivery for hyperscale projects, ensuring comprehensive protection through physical and electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish stand...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in securing classified information systems by designing robust security architectures, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Drive continuous monitor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $156K *

Oversee and enhance corporate security operations, ensuring compliance and safety. Lead a team of investigators and specialists, develop security strategies, and manage assessments to protect personne...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in developing a revolutionary security program. Foster collaboration between security and engineering teams to prioritize and enhance security processes. Your insights will shape polic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading M&A strategies, managing complex transactions, and developing a high-performing team to drive value creation and shareholder alignment in a dynamic corporate environment...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining AI security! As a Principal AI Security Engineer, you'll lead assessments, design controls, and partner with teams to ensure safe AI adoption across the enterprise, drivi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading the Insider Threat team as a VP of UEBA. Drive detection, investigation, and mitigation of insider risks while collaborating across departments to enhance security and prot...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $115K *

Seek a detail-oriented Information Security Officer to manage access and identity lifecycles in a Global Cybersecurity environment, ensuring compliance and service quality while optimizing processes w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $284K *

Drive organizational growth by developing strategic plans and solutions. Collaborate with leaders to address complex challenges, manage change, and implement risk mitigation strategies that align with...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead design and optimization of enterprise security controls. Focus on guarding data and networks utilizing advanced Palo Alto solutions while collaborating across various techn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the cybersecurity operations, ensuring compliance and team performance while managing security tools, incident response, and vendor relationships. Drive continuous improvement across governance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $193K *

Shape the future of security operations by leading compliance programs, managing government property, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate across departments to implement effective secur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead industrial security and compliance programs, ensuring operational integrity and safeguarding sensitive information across multiple departments while managing government pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Chief of Security?question toggle

    A Chief of Security is a senior leader responsible for an organization's security strategy and programs. The role can include protecting people and facilities, managing security teams, assessing threats, and coordinating incident response.

  • What does a Chief of Security do?question toggle

    Typical responsibilities include setting security policies, conducting risk assessments, overseeing physical security and investigations, preparing for emergencies, and advising executive leaders. Specific duties vary by organization.

  • What qualifications are needed for Chief of Security jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for extensive security or risk-management experience, leadership ability, crisis-response expertise, and strong communication skills. Backgrounds may include corporate security, law enforcement, military service, or emergency management.

  • How much do Chief of Security jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, employer size, experience, and the position's scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Chief of Security jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Chief of Security listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.