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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$187K - $317K *

Shape cybersecurity strategy by leading risk management, incident response, and cross-departmental collaboration. Drive strong security practices while balancing organizational objectives, ensuring al...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $354K *

Unlock potential by driving cybersecurity strategy and innovation, enhancing cyber risk posture, and leading incident management. Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security practices aligned with...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$208K - $354K *

Transform the cybersecurity landscape by partnering with business leaders to enhance cyber risk management, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring security practices align with organizational goal...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $375K *

Champion a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, enhancing collaboration and risk management across business units while leading transformative initiatives to bolster security postures and align objec...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the classified cyber assurance program by assessing compliance, managing governance, and communicating with stakeholders. Drive initiatives to reduce risk and ensure mission success in a dynam...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Support crucial cybersecurity operations as you investigate and contain threats, collaborating with global teams to safeguard enterprise assets, enhance processes, and drive incident response strategi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer intelligence collection strategies to address critical HUMINT and CI needs. Collaborate across the Intelligence Community to enhance reporting and collection effectiveness, ensuring support fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of container security protocols while ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance security measures and mitigate risks within containerized en...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the security posture of information systems by managing operations, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with defense agencies. Collaborate on authorization packages and develop strategies to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the engineering of cutting-edge SIEM and SOAR platforms while advising clients on enhancing their security posture. Your expertise will shape customer onboarding and service design, ensuring effe...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $184K *

Shape the future of classified systems security by leading initiatives, managing compliance, and fostering team development to protect sensitive information within a dynamic and collaborative environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role ensuring operational security for information systems, collaborating closely to manage day-to-day security operations, compliance, and incident handling while supp...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $297K *

Partner with us to enhance our cybersecurity posture through leading initiatives in security architecture and engineering, collaborating with teams to integrate advanced security measures across platf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $130K *

Shape the future of risk supervision by assessing cyber security risks for payment service providers, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security frameworks in a dynamic financial landscape. Collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $220K *

Engage with senior leaders to shape IT risk management while leading a focused team. Oversee compliance reporting, enhance IT governance, and leverage analytics to drive operational efficiency and ris...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and execution of secure CI/CD pipelines. Drive Agile methodologies and apply innovative practices to enhance cloud-native software releases in a dynamic, collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $173K *

Join a team providing multi-discipline analysis and planning support for an Air Force client, ensuring the security and effectiveness of sensitive programs and operations within the DoD. Your expertis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $173K *

Accelerate your impact by providing critical intelligence analysis and planning support for Air Force programs. You'll evaluate security protocols, support sensitive activities, and deliver strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $173K *

Unlock insight as a Senior Principal Intelligence Analyst, providing critical analysis and strategic support for the Air Force. You'll oversee high-stakes security programs, assess vulnerabilities, an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $173K *

Shape the future of intelligence operations by providing multi-discipline analysis and support for classified programs, collaborating with senior leadership, and enhancing security within Air Force an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive security enhancements in OT environments by leveraging Nozomi Networks solutions to monitor and protect critical industrial systems, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with engin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing cyber resiliency strategies and recovery capabilities. You'll manage critical recovery efforts for infrastructure and applications, ensuring robust protection against cyb...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cyber resiliency initiatives, designing recovery strategies and overseeing technology integration for effective response to cyber incidents across cloud and on-premise envi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development of enterprise cyber resiliency strategies focusing on recovery from severe events. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure recovery capabilities and ensure effective in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Develop cyber resiliency strategies, lead recovery operations, and partner across teams to ensure robust defenses against cyber incidents, focusing on immutable backups and full-stack recovery for bot...

1 week 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.