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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$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in crafting target-state architecture that integrates business processes, applications, and data. Your role will shape enterprise transformation while ensuring alignment with strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Champion the modernization of personnel processes and technical recruiting to enhance agency operations by integrating user insights, stakeholder needs, and agile methodologies in a cross-functional e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer pre-sales consulting, guiding strategic Big Tech/AI clients through complex identity and risk challenges. Collaborate with sales to design tailored solutions, lead demonstrations, and ensure s...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $185K *

Transform client relationships in the Army domain, ensuring high satisfaction, driving product adoption, and expanding accounts. Foster collaboration for successful outcomes and act as a trusted advis...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower national inventory and warehousing management through strategic leadership, enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring inventory accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for opt...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative solutions in Integrated Risk Management, driving customer engagement and success through expert consulting, deep solution understanding, and collaborative strategy development during...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate municipal engagement by partnering with sales teams to deliver compelling product demonstrations, drive RFP responses, and help prospects grasp how innovative solutions address their unique ch...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of IT by leading key projects, enhancing reliability, and driving innovation through strategic oversight and vendor management in a collaborative environment...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving cloud security solutions as you build strategic customer relationships and collaborate within our go-to-market team, ensuring alignment with client goals and delivering impa...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the project management of complex ERP implementations by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing resources and budgets, while ensuring results are delivered on time and within scope for...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $202K *

Champion innovative AI cybersecurity strategies to help clients navigate complex challenges. Engage in research, analysis, and client interactions, delivering actionable insights and building industry...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in building an innovative AI and data services practice, driving client engagement and operational excellence while managing service delivery and team performance to achieve impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and innovate within identity governance services, overseeing a team to enhance security strategies and implementations for both human and non-human identities while collaborating cross-functional...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $210K *

Lead the charge in forging strategic relationships and driving revenue growth by managing enterprise accounts. Leverage your sales expertise to engage C-Level executives and navigate complex sales cyc...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $201K *

Manage the full sales journey for strategic enterprise accounts, driving growth by building executive relationships and orchestrating a virtual team to secure cybersecurity deals in a competitive envi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $125K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and foster supplier relationships to optimize marketing and professional services procurement. Influence organization-wide strategies, ensuring compliance and valu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join us to tackle complex technical challenges as a systems analyst, providing essential support to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency across multiple sites, specializing in hardware/software tro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Pioneer in security automation by building agentic systems to enhance vulnerability detection and remediation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate offensive security practices into mo...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $173K *

Build and operate AI-enabled security automation systems to enhance vulnerability discovery and remediation. Collaborate with teams to implement robust workflows and automate testing processes using m...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Empower enterprise clients by providing expert technical guidance and solutions, driving customer success through collaborative strategies, comprehensive engagements, and impactful presentations in th...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $162K *

Champion client success by leading risk advisory engagements to assess IT security measures, conduct thorough evaluations, and document compliance efforts according to FedRAMP standards. Drive growth...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $245K *

Unlock potential by leading technical strategy for Media & Entertainment, collaborating with executives to transition industries to AI-native platforms, driving engineering outcomes, and defining scal...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$111K - $201K *

Lead enterprise-wide IT operational strategy and large-scale initiatives, providing strategic direction and serving as a technical advisor to senior leadership. Drive operational excellence through pr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence and reliability across our product portfolio, leading SRE and QA teams while defining strategy, metrics, and incident management. Collaborate with engineering and security...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $275K *

Transform AI Agent opportunities by serving as a specialized expert, collaborating with sales teams to shape technical narratives, conduct workshops, and lead high-stakes demos that drive business val...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.