Chief Security Officer (CSO) Jobs at Ladders

As a CSO, you play a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's information assets and managing security strategies. Your expertise in IT security, risk management, and governance are highly valued in this role. Our selection of CSO jobs offers opportunities where your skills will be rewarded with competitive salaries that exceed $100K annually.

What Does a CSO Do?

A Chief Security Officer is responsible for an organization's security, encompassing physical security, personnel security, and information security. They create and implement strategies that ensure the protection of the company's assets, staff, and information.

Excelling as a CSO

To excel as a CSO, you need to exhibit strong leadership, strategic thinking, and have a good understanding of existing and emerging technologies. A CSO should always stay updated about the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.

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$95K - $140K *

Lead Red Team initiatives to emulate threat actors, enhancing client security by assessing vulnerabilities and advising executives on strategic improvements based on findings across various platforms...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing IT deployments at U.S. border locations, ensuring installations meet security and operational standards while leading contractors and onsite teams with minimal supervision...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence by leading client success, operations, and implementation efforts. Cultivate teams, streamline processes, and ensure high-quality delivery for enterprise clients, all whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by implementing robust cybersecurity measures in AWS environments within an agile DevSecOps team. Manage security controls, support compliance, and elevate information security p...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $180K *

Contribute to advanced Cybersecurity initiatives by leading SOC operations, enhancing threat detection, mentoring junior analysts, and leveraging innovative technologies to protect assets and customer...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$228K - $249K *

Architect security models for agentic AI workloads across multi-cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement standards, ensuring robust data protection and compliance while advancing innovativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage as a versatile Facility Security & IT Specialist, ensuring security and IT operations run seamlessly in a secure facility. Oversee access control, manage vendor projects, and provide essential...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving large-scale AI infrastructure deployments, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence in technology solutions. Your leadership will enhance co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $145K *

Build and enhance robust cloud services within a dynamic team, collaborating across disciplines to pioneer solutions in security, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to thwart adversarial threats and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine your career by performing in-depth penetration testing for applications and infrastructure. Collaborate on pre-engagement strategies and deliver high-quality reports while enhancing security...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative penetration testing efforts across web applications and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, ensuring robust secur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $300K *

Lead and manage a dynamic Identity consulting team, driving successful delivery of identity-focused services. Engage clients, establish best practices, and contribute to growth through business develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Solutions Engineering team by leading, mentoring, and driving technical excellence. Partner with Sales to develop strategies, ensure customer success, and enhance engagement through inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $300K *

Innovate your career with a founding CTO role at an early-stage fintech startup, where you will lead the architecture and risk infrastructure, shaping the technical vision for on-chain FX systems and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $158K *

Transform the cloud landscape by managing AWS environments, ensuring high availability, security, and optimization for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with diverse teams while tackling comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $111K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role designing scalable, data-driven marketing solutions in Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement through personaliz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $115K *

Oversee and manage SAP environments, ensuring security and performance while leading administration activities, mentoring junior consultants, and collaborating on SAP solution implementation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive a comprehensive enterprise security program focused on posture and hygiene. Lead a diverse team to enhance controls, leveraging AI for monitoring and remediation, while fostering collaboration a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $163K *

Shape the future of our cloud marketplace partnerships by driving co-sell strategies and fostering strong relationships with key partners. Elevate our cybersecurity offerings and achieve robust pipeli...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $264K *

Advance core customer identity and access management capabilities by designing and delivering secure backend services that enhance user experiences for both B2C and B2B platforms, ensuring robust perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $241K *

Drive the design and development of core CIAM backend services ensuring strong security, scalability, and operational excellence for customer registration, authentication, and account lifecycle manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $145K *

Transform virtualization environments by engineering solutions, managing Linux servers, and automating tasks while ensuring optimal operation in a production setting. Collaborate across teams to innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform security strategies by leading advanced cybersecurity initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance systems, implement Zero Trust principles, and ensure resilience in defending sens...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at building AI-enhanced systems and workflows for go-to-market teams, turning complex challenges into scalable solutions. Collaborate across departments to improve operational effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at our go-to-market teams by building AI-powered workflows and automations. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and create scalable solutions usi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need for a CSO job?question toggle

    Typically you would require a bachelor's degree in information security, computer science or a similar field, with extensive years of experience in security management. A master's degree or certifications like CISM, CISSP could be advantageous.

  • What is the role of a CSO in an organization?question toggle

    A CSO is responsible for establishing and managing the company's security vision, strategies and programs to protect information assets and employees. They collaborate with other departments to facilitate information security governance.

  • What are some desirable skills for a CSO?question toggle

    Skills include strategic planning, knowledge in cybersecurity, risk management, leadership, communication, project management, and staying aware of technological advancements and security trends.