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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$156K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving secure architecture for multi-tenant SaaS applications. You'll advise product teams, lead threat modeling and design reviews, ensuring best practices in security while navig...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$96K - $130K *

Join a team that's on the forefront of IT risk management and compliance. In this pivotal role, you'll safeguard information systems while driving compliance initiatives across various programs and en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join us to support security engineering for critical systems, ensuring compliance and effective control implementations. Collaborate on remediation and provide transition support for enhanced operatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive effective service delivery and resource allocation management to ensure comprehensive support, personnel stability, and quality assurance for defense R&D initiatives, while coordinating contract...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $168K *

Drive compliance excellence by supervising representatives, ensuring adherence to regulations, and implementing effective policies. Collaborate with teams on risk management and resource allocation wh...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $181K *

Transform your career while providing top-tier protection for executives through strategic planning and real-time response. Join a dedicated team in a high-visibility role requiring discretion, integr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive personnel security management, ensuring compliance with government standards. Collaborate effectively within a multidimensional team to enhance security protocols and streamlin...

6 days ago

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

$152K - $251K *

Take ownership of enterprise Identity and Access Management solutions, leading initiatives to design secure, scalable identity architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance authentication st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage with us to enhance technical security capabilities, translating federal security requirements into actionable engineering practices for enterprise operations, while leading cybersecurity initia...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Engage in proactive cybersecurity measures by monitoring and responding to threats. Collaborate across teams to enhance security protocols and conduct in-depth incident analysis to protect critical sy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise cybersecurity initiatives, steering strategy execution, and fostering team excellence across a dynamic environment while ensuring regulatory compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity for our generation fleet. Drive compliance, spearhead incident investigations, and shape security strategies to protect critical infrastructure while ensurin...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $171K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee security operations for sensitive programs, ensuring compliance with government regulations and effective program management while fostering collaboration and maintainin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise cybersecurity operations and compliance, managing incident response across diverse IT environments. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance security posture while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $158K *

Tackle complex cyber security challenges by developing and implementing robust solutions for tactical systems, ensuring mission success while maintaining top-notch security posture against vulnerabili...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $219K *

Unlock potential by joining a dedicated team focused on cryptographic systems, ensuring secure information technology solutions through expertise in General Dynamics devices and complex troubleshootin...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion network security excellence by managing firewall, proxy, and zero-trust technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize security solutions and enhance connectivity across gl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform incident response and cybersecurity by leading investigations, enhancing detection, and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced environment focused on network security improvements and effective...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Join a team that's focused on advancing data security by engineering and deploying innovative protection solutions within a Zero Trust framework, ensuring compliance across Department of War networks...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion security compliance and safeguards in complex systems by ensuring adherence to federal frameworks, protecting sensitive information, and managing security operations, all while maintaining an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cyber defenses within a multi-cloud environment. Oversee a team while managing security measures, patching processes, and incident responses, ensuring compliance and opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's pivotal in coordinating cyber operations and managing orders execution. Support mission readiness by overseeing messaging traffic and fostering relationships across the organization...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.