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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$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's leading advanced incident analysis and technical response actions while mentoring lower-tier analysts in a high-impact cybersecurity environment. Enhance detection effectiveness and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $260K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering enterprise cloud strategy and DevSecOps transformation, fostering innovation and collaboration while ensuring high availability and security across platforms...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Champion program management activities, coordinating between leadership and stakeholders. Manage project calendars, facilitate meetings, and ensure documentation compliance to optimize organizational...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $165K *

Transform your career by supporting essential physical security measures for classified environments, ensuring compliance, and assisting in accreditation efforts with a focus on Special Access Program...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Transform federal cloud services by leading strategy, implementation, and mentorship. Drive modernization initiatives while enhancing technical capabilities across agencies. Join a dynamic team advanc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock the future of enterprise defense by architecting AI-driven security frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally to automate incident response and threat hunting, enhancing resilience through inn...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $132K *

Transform cybersecurity by designing NSA-certified devices and collaborating across teams to create high-speed data solutions. Contribute to system security and explore AI innovations throughout the p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Innovate within a hands-on leadership role overseeing 24x7 security operations, driving incident response, enhancing threat detection, and mentoring SOC analysts to strengthen security measures across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Empower a dynamic IT environment by providing hands-on support and maintenance for systems. Collaborate to troubleshoot issues, enhance performance, and optimize technologies across both Linux and Win...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $209K *

Transform security operations by leading cross-functional initiatives aimed at maximizing the efficacy of cybersecurity programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, track performance metrics...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Drive the performance and maintenance of IT systems. Support users and teams in a dynamic environment, ensuring reliability across cloud, Linux, and Windows systems. Tackle technical issues with profi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a pivotal role to elevate Cobalt AI's security program, overseeing endpoint and cloud infrastructure while driving compliance operations. Engage with cross-functional teams to safeguard systems a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team dedicated to excellence by providing high-level support to leadership, managing office operations, and fostering strategic communication while ensuring streamlined administrative processes...

4 weeks ago

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

$124K - $132K *

Drive innovation as a Systems Security Engineer, designing NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance system security and performance across high-sta...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security for critical systems. In this role, you will manage and implement security operations, ensuring compliance and protection against vulnera...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Take ownership of information system security by managing day-to-day security operations, collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and implementing security measures while supporting miss...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Tackle cybersecurity challenges by ensuring compliance and implementing robust security solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance information systems and manage risk. Drive strategic governance whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $175K *

Join a team that's passionate about transforming government compliance. Drive end-to-end execution of authorizations and continuous monitoring for FedRAMP and DoD programs, ensuring effective risk man...

1 week ago

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

$104K - $130K *

Pioneer best practices in risk management by leading a centralized program that ensures regulatory compliance and operational integrity across the enterprise. Collaborate seamlessly with teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $156K *

Manage and enhance risk management processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while collaborating across departments to strengthen the organization's resilience and governance framework...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Optimize risk management efforts by building centralized LOD1 support and ensuring consistency across the enterprise. Collaborate with various teams to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Manage cybersecurity threats by leading incident response, mentoring junior analysts, and developing custom detections. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure comprehensive threat identification and reme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Transform client access management by leading a team focused on credentialing for healthcare providers, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while fostering strong client relationships and i...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Empower growth in your career by driving strategic enterprise sales for AI-driven identity and fraud solutions. Lead high-impact initiatives in a greenfield territory with a focus on innovative workfo...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-driven identity solutions, leading enterprise sales efforts in workforce management. Shape the future by driving product adoption and delivering value in a h...

Today

  •   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.