High-Paying IT Security Officer Jobs

Welcome to our category page for IT Security Officer Jobs. Here you'll find a wide variety of roles that offer salaries of $100,000 or more. These opportunities span a variety of industries, including tech, finance, healthcare, and government.

What does an IT Security Officer do?

An IT Security Officer is responsible for protecting the organization's computers, networks, and data against threats, such as security breaches, computer viruses or attacks by cyber-criminals.

Industry Outlook

As the need for IT security continues to grow, the demand for IT Security Officers is increasing, offering a positive outlook for this field.

Interview Advice

Prepare for your interview by understanding the latest IT security tools and trends. Be ready to explain how you have used your skills to prevent or handle security incidents in the past.

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$120K - $150K *

Engage in advancing cryptographic practices by developing and assessing question-answer pairs for post-quantum cryptography, ensuring test subjects demonstrate critical understanding and application o...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize the evaluation of post-quantum cryptography applications by creating assessment tools and analyzing test subjects' understanding of cryptographic principles while recommending quantum-safe al...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $245K *

Take ownership of integrating security in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure cloud operations while empowering engineering teams at speed. Collaborate to fortify security architecture and manage vulnera...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Explore customer-centric solutions by leveraging your expertise in cloud security. Collaborate with sales to tailor technical offerings, guide engagements, and bridge communication between teams, ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$248K - $341K *

Elevate architecture strategy by anchoring enterprise functions and fostering collaboration across IT and enterprise applications, enhancing design consistency and quality without centralizing authori...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $94K *

Accelerate your career by managing moderate complexity projects to enhance data security and clinical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support incident response and improve user exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$101K - $152K *

Champion advanced enterprise security initiatives, drive cybersecurity maturity, and lead incident response efforts while optimizing cloud and operational security across diverse environments with a c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Grow your expertise as you enhance cloud infrastructure automation, security delivery practices, and CI/CD pipelines while ensuring compliance with federal regulations in a dynamic, collaborative envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Contribute to the establishment of AI-native security solutions by leading technical design and client delivery. You'll drive architectural standards, oversee implementations, and ensure integration a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $187K *

Serve as a Principal Engineer to enhance AI security controls, drive secure adoption, and build defenses against AI threats. Collaborate across tech teams to implement scalable and modern security sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Support our clients as a Virtual Client Information Security Officer, integrating top-tier security strategies while consulting and mentoring teams. Engage deeply with clients, ensuring strong adheren...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $400K *

Champion our global physical security program, architecting and executing strategies for multi-site operations, while ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and managing vendor relationshi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize security posture by investigating alerts, hunting threats, and enhancing detection capabilities across network, cloud, and endpoint environments, collaborating with teams to ensure comprehens...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $175K *

Drive comprehensive execution of government authorizations and continuous monitoring processes for FedRAMP and DoD programs, ensuring compliance, risk management, and effective communication with stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $164K *

Transform information security by enhancing data loss prevention and insider threat capabilities. Engage in hands-on engineering, tool configuration, and cross-functional collaboration to protect sens...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $170K *

Join a team that develops secure cloud solutions, automates CI/CD processes, and integrates DevOps with security practices, contributing to compliance standards for government healthcare systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $206K *

Shape enterprise-wide data security architecture, ensuring compliance and protection of sensitive healthcare data while enabling analytics and secure data sharing across cloud and hybrid platforms...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Help us shape the security architecture of our cloud-native platform, guiding engineering teams through best practices in application security, compliance, and governance, while driving innovative sol...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll enhance DevSecOps pipelines, automate security processes, and collaborate on infrastructure operations. Manage containerized applications and optimize secure network i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our DevSecOps pipeline, optimizing deployment and security through automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure safety while driving techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Explore innovative DevSecOps strategies to enhance secure software delivery, leading Agile teams in adopting best practices while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving technical sales engagement, building demo frameworks, and securing enterprise customers. Play a pivotal role in shaping sales engineering practices while influencing product...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Discover opportunities to lead large-scale physical security programs that safeguard global data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to define strategies, manage risks, and deliver innovat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping and automating a comprehensive network security program, ensuring robust identity-aware policy controls that optimize security for both human and machine identities in a clo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to become an IT Security Officer?question toggle

    Most IT Security Officer roles require a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Certifications in information security and significant experience in IT security are also usually required.

  • What industries employ IT Security Officers?question toggle

    IT Security Officers are employed by a variety of industries, including tech, finance, healthcare, and government.

  • What is the expected salary for an IT Security Officer?question toggle

    The salary for an IT Security Officer can vary widely depending on the industry, location, and level of responsibility. However, on Ladders, you will find IT Security Officer roles that offer salaries of $100,000 or more.