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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$100K - $130K *

Lead vital Information Systems Security initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Collaborate across teams to manage authorization processes, document security controls, a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine data protection strategies by leading virtualized solutions across multi-national deployments, enhancing secure cloud computing capabilities and optimizing infrastructure for mission-critica...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $122K *

Join a team that's transforming security operations through innovative processes and technology. As a crucial member, you’ll provide essential support and oversight for sensitive information, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $274K *

Empower a high-performing team to lead privacy, security, and AI governance. Drive strategic engagement, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration across health plan operations to enhance the organiza...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that champions security innovation in digital asset custody. Utilize your engineering expertise to design, build, and secure transformative crypto technologies, ensuring robust risk manage...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Manage and enhance security initiatives by collaborating with teams to identify and mitigate risks. Shape and implement strategies ensuring best practices while leveraging AI for improved security ope...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a strong risk culture while leading Technology's risk management efforts. Oversee compliance, control improvement, and stakeholder reporting, driving sustaina...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive a strong risk culture within Technology, overseeing compliance, enhancing controls, and managing risks. Shape frameworks for enterprise risk management while leading a high-performing team to ac...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Elevate risk management by leading a technology risk team, overseeing compliance programs, and fostering strong internal controls to safeguard assets while driving innovation across the Technology dep...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Champion risk management by leading a team to enhance technology controls, ensure compliance, and promote a strong risk culture. Drive strategic risk reporting and collaborate with key stakeholders to...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $280K *

Grow your career with a leading role in Cybersecurity & Risk Services, driving sales and bridging security solutions for clients by managing comprehensive strategies across IAM, GRC, SOC, SIEM, and ri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $127K *

Lead the charge in managing and maintaining complex server environments, ensuring optimal performance and security within classified networks. Collaborate with a skilled team to integrate and deploy a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of security in a high-growth SaaS environment by leading a talented team to enhance our AWS security posture, drive strategy, and ensure compliance with industry standards...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of security by leading a talented team to enhance our AWS-based SaaS platform's security and privacy posture through strategic execution and risk management, while fostering collabora...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $266K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in global security computing programs. Lead and manage complex unclassified and classified initiatives, collaborating across divisions to deliver high-quality com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $306K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale programs within the Security Operations Center, ensuring compliance with federal standards while driving business value and delivering exceptional services thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of security governance in highly-regulated markets. Take ownership of critical compliance programs and cultivate a proactive security posture to enhance organizat...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic governance of a dynamic security assurance program. You will oversee compliance, risk management, and control design, ensuring operational integrity and custo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $185K *

Champion our mission by leading the Software Engineering team to design, deliver, and operate scalable, secure applications for mission-critical systems, while ensuring high performance and sustainabi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $115K *

Lead the charge in operational security management, ensuring safety and customer service excellence across multiple properties while overseeing security personnel and coordinating responses to emergen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $230K *

Elevate the security assurance framework by owning compliance programs and driving risk management strategies. Lead audits, develop policies, and enhance governance processes to ensure safety in highl...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $212K *

Champion enterprise-wide incident response and security operations by enhancing coordination and efficiency in managing cybersecurity threats, while overseeing high-quality monitoring and continual im...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $212K *

Transform enterprise cybersecurity by leading incident response and security operations, ensuring effective incident management and security coverage across multiple teams and external providers to dr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Unlock potential by designing high-performance software for cross-platform systems, driving security innovations, and collaborating in a flexible, high-trust environment focusing on development excell...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $250K *

Join a team that's focused on creating high-performance software components for endpoint security. This role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and technical excellence in a flexible, high-trust en...

3 days 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.