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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$176K *

Transform your career with a leadership role focused on enhancing cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk management while fostering a culture of security awareness across the organi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that champions safety and security excellence across operations. You will lead a multi-functional security team while overseeing incident management, crisis response, and compliance initia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$230K - $250K *

Contribute to our cybersecurity efforts by leading strategy and execution across IT and OT environments. Strengthen security posture, ensure compliance, and cultivate a robust security culture while m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a leading cybersecurity program by leading operations, driving improvements, and ensuring alignment with frameworks. Leverage your hands-on experience to manage a high-performin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading cybersecurity risk assessments, ensuring effective controls, and driving remediation strategies across enterprise environments in a collaborative team setting. Your experti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $215K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and risk management across the Market. This role entails oversight of supervisory functions, regulatory adherence, and fostering a compliant environment, while c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $215K *

Engineer innovative solutions to process millions of AI security events, architecting scalable microservices for a cloud-native environment while collaborating across teams to enhance security and per...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $142K *

Grow your career with a Cybersecurity Risk Management expert role where you will support A&A processes, provide risk mitigation guidance, and manage security authorizations within DoD policy framework...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead secure and modern technology delivery by overseeing DevSecOps strategy, CI/CD automation, and fostering collaboration across engineering and cybersecurity workflows to ensure mission-focused oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the Cyber Defense Operations, overseeing 24x7 SOC operations, managing incident response, and guiding technical staff to safeguard critical systems against evolving thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate national security by integrating next-gen security solutions into DoD systems. Collaborate on risk assessments, documentation, and best practices to ensure robust defense against emerging thre...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$289K - $372K *

Strategize security leadership for Early Warning products, driving compliance, risk mitigation, and secure development. Collaborate across teams, ensuring effective solutions to protect against cybers...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team managing ODNI operations, from finance to IT, while leading staff, driving initiatives, and overseeing strategic alignment to achieve organizational goals. Elevate your career by i...

6 days ago

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

$132K - $218K *

Lead the Security Assurance team in conducting comprehensive security assessments, collaborating across departments for risk management and technology onboarding, and enhancing processes through autom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Manage the security posture of classified information systems by driving risk management decisions, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to sustain Authorization to Opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $140K *

Deliver multi-discipline security support for Special Access Programs, ensuring adherence to security policies, and conducting compliance reviews. Collaborate on training and policy development while...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $218K *

Unlock potential by leading security assessments and collaborating with teams to enhance risk management processes. Drive improvements in security policies, automate procedures, and support technology...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in leading-edge DevSecOps initiatives to optimize and secure enterprise-wide data integration, enhancing operational resilience across multi-domain classified environments. Drive innovation in...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $181K *

Shape security compliance and oversight as you lead NIST controls, manage system authorizations, and mentor junior teams. Engage in strategic initiatives to safeguard federal systems, driving successf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Contribute to the security of classified information systems by advising on compliance and best practices. Manage security plans and oversee server/network operations, ensuring alignment with regulato...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $154K *

Unlock potential by overseeing security operations and enhancing ransomware recovery processes. Lead incident response planning, technical assessments, and compliance reviews to bolster organizational...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $410K *

Unlock the potential of cloud security by designing and implementing robust solutions that elevate client environments, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with evolving threats while leading transf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $410K *

Engineer cutting-edge cloud security solutions while leading high-impact teams. Elevate security protocols for diverse clients across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Drive strategic partnerships and mentor risi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $410K *

Grow your career with a leading role in cloud security, driving innovative strategies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance across diverse environments. Inspire teams and engage with executive stak...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $410K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of comprehensive cloud security strategies, empowering our teams and clients to navigate the evolving threat landscape while ensuring scalable...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.