Business Information Security Officer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Business Information Security Officer in a remote capacity to align cybersecurity with business objectives and regulatory expectations. You will partner with IT, legal, risk, and operations to strengthen security posture and incident readiness across the organization.

The role requires leading risk management efforts, designing global security solutions, and advising executives on security matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in Information Security or a related field.
• Experience as a senior information security executive.
• Experience advising executives on security matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks across business units.
• Serve as liaison between business units, the CISO, and the information security risk management team.
• Establish and lead an advisory capability to facilitate collaboration among IT, legal, and risk management representatives.
• Coordinate incident response efforts and ensure swift engagement during security incidents.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and tabletop exercises to enhance preparedness.
• Design and deliver security awareness programs to emphasize cybersecurity's importance within business operations.

Skills

Security leadership

Executive advisory

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Master's degree in Information Security

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Business Information Security Officer to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This remote leadership role will serve as a strategic security partner to business leaders and technical stakeholders across the organization. The position is responsible for aligning cybersecurity priorities with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk management practices. You will help drive cross-functional coordination across IT, legal, risk, and operational teams while strengthening the company's security posture and incident readiness.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $125,100 – $225,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks across business units using risk management frameworks.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, the CISO, and the information security risk management team.
• Establish and lead an advisory capability to facilitate collaboration among IT, legal, and risk management representatives.
• Coordinate incident response efforts and ensure swift engagement during security incidents.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and tabletop exercises to enhance preparedness.
• Design and deliver security awareness programs to emphasize cybersecurity's importance within business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity; or a Master's degree with 9 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a senior information security executive.
• Experience advising executives and key stakeholders on security matters.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing global security solutions.
• Deep understanding of information security management frameworks, including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders, including executives and technical teams.
• Expertise in project management, data analytics, problem-solving, and leadership.
• Possession of CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA certifications, or at least two of these credentials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.