Information Security Manager Jobs

Explore Information Security Manager jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead cybersecurity strategy, protect critical systems, and guide security teams. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find information security leadership roles that align with your experience and career goals.

What Does an Information Security Manager Do?

Information Security Managers oversee the policies, people, and technology that help an organization manage security risks. Depending on the company, responsibilities may include developing security programs, assessing threats and vulnerabilities, managing incident response, coordinating audits, and communicating risk to executives and business partners.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or security operations, along with strengths in risk assessment, security governance, and team leadership. Familiarity with security frameworks, regulatory requirements, cloud environments, identity and access management, and incident management can also be valuable. Relevant certifications may include CISSP, CISM, or other credentials suited to the role.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Information Security Managers work across industries and organization sizes, including technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, and government. The role can lead to senior positions such as Director of Information Security, Head of Security, or Chief Information Security Officer. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and opportunities for professional growth.

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Search vetted Information Security Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review roles that match your background, explore leadership openings, and take the next step in your cybersecurity career.

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$183K - $270K *

Champion IAM initiatives by leading technical implementations and team growth, ensuring seamless access and compliance across global operations while driving automation and user-centric solutions...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career with a pivotal role in IT security governance, risk management, and compliance. Drive third-party assessments and enhance security protocols to safeguard vital data while collabora...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$186K - $233K *

Drive security excellence by leading a high-performing team in incident detection and response. Own the technology stack and enhance security across multi-tenant SaaS environments, ensuring rapid thre...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $120K *

Accelerate the delivery of IAM/ICAM capabilities by managing releases from development to production, ensuring compliance and coordination across teams for seamless deployment and continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you architect secure CI/CD pipelines, manage Kubernetes clusters, and implement security automation in AWS. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency while embe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational activities within the DHMS program, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective strategies an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $320K *

Lead and inspire a global team of networking and security professionals, driving operational excellence and service delivery in managed and MSSP environments. Shape strategic roadmaps and foster high...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by managing the IAM infrastructure for a vital federal program. Ensure system security, availability, and performance while collaborating with engineering teams to support innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with clients to enhance their cybersecurity resilience by leading incident response efforts, providing expert guidance, and preparing detailed reports to mitigate risks and improve security pos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance offensive security research by designing red team agents and automating tradecraft. Shape full-chain operations across diverse environments, ensuring robust detection-evasion capabilities and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $270K *

Elevate security practices by defining architecture, leading reviews, and mentoring teams. Drive vulnerability management and enable developers with tools, ensuring robust security across products and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Drive excellence by executing full-scope IT audits, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and enhancing system security. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess controls and recommend improvemen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $326K *

Grow your career with a strategic role driving Data & AI Security channel sales. Collaborate with partners to develop scalable practices, enhance revenue, and shape go-to-market strategies while engag...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $183K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing secure identity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication and authorization capabilities across platforms, ensuring...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $196K *

Drive security strategy across the enterprise, embedding security in development lifecycles and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical maturity and secure AI adoption while m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform security operations by leading strategic initiatives, managing incident responses, and guiding a skilled team. Drive technical direction and ensure robust security measures across M&A, testi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government. As a senior technical leader, ensure system performance, compliance, a...

West Virginia, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the administration and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft 365 GCC High and Azure Government. Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DoW CMMC Level 2 while enh...

Arkansas, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $280K *

Innovate AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across portfolio companies, enhancing security operations and vulnerability management. Collaborate with teams to implement scalable, reusable tools and fram...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise security by architecting AI-driven solutions that integrate real-time data processing and cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable analytics and threat detection...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of security engineering by leading a high-performing team, enhancing operational excellence, and translating security risks into actionable priorities in a dynamic, growth-focused env...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data by designing governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes. Drive impactf...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our facilities by leading operations and buildouts. Manage day-to-day activities, enhance employee experiences, and develop scalable processes to support a growing organization...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Information Security Manager do?question toggle

    An Information Security Manager leads an organization's security program, which may include managing risk, setting security policies, overseeing incident response, coordinating compliance efforts, and guiding security staff.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Information Security Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for cybersecurity or IT experience, security program and risk management expertise, leadership skills, and familiarity with relevant frameworks and regulations. Certifications such as CISSP or CISM may be preferred for some roles.

  • How much do Information Security Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Information Security Manager opportunities.

  • What career paths can follow an Information Security Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced managers may advance to Director of Information Security, Head of Security, or Chief Information Security Officer roles, or specialize in areas such as security architecture, governance, risk, or incident response.

  • Where can Information Security Managers work?question toggle

    Information Security Managers are hired across many sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, consulting, and government, wherever organizations need to protect data and systems.