Vice President, CISO

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) match and paid time off

Family resources and EAP counseling

Access to professional development &培训

Maternity/paternity leave support

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Vice President, CISO to join a leader in the Healthcare space. This senior security leader will shape the enterprise cybersecurity vision, align protection strategies with priorities in a highly regulated environment, and oversee security architecture modernization and governance.

Location: Remote. The role directs incident response and Security Operations, manages external threat intelligence relationships, and ensures preparedness for evolving cyber and regulatory risk in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, InfoSec, Eng, or related field.
• 15+ years in IT and cybersecurity, incl. 7+ years in executive leadership.
• Experience in large regulated organizations (Healthcare or Financial Services).
• Expertise in security operations, threat detection, and regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a multi-year cybersecurity strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Drive modernization of security architecture using Zero Trust and cloud security frameworks.
• Establish governance for emerging technologies like AI and IoT devices.
• Direct 24/7 Security Operations and incident response functions.
• Maintain relationships with external threat intelligence agencies and law enforcement.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare and financial regulations, overseeing IT audits.
• Champion a culture of security awareness through training and simulations.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Security operations

Regulatory compliance

Security architecture

Governance

Cloud security

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Security/Engineering

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, CISO to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This senior security leader will shape and execute the enterprise cybersecurity vision, aligning protection strategies with organizational priorities in a highly regulated environment. The role will oversee security architecture modernization, operational resilience, and governance for emerging technologies while partnering closely with business and technology leaders. A key focus will be safeguarding data, strengthening compliance, and advancing a culture of security awareness across the organization.

The position will also direct incident response and Security Operations, manage external relationships related to threat intelligence and response, and help ensure the organization remains prepared for evolving cyber and regulatory risk.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $200,000 – $240,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute a multi-year cybersecurity strategy aligned with business priorities
• Drive modernization of security architecture using Zero Trust and cloud security frameworks
• Establish governance for emerging technologies like AI and IoT devices
• Direct 24/7 Security Operations and incident response functions
• Maintain relationships with external threat intelligence agencies and law enforcement
• Ensure compliance with healthcare and financial regulations, overseeing IT audits
• Champion a culture of security awareness through training and simulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years in IT and cybersecurity, including 7+ years in executive leadership roles
• Experience in large, regulated organizations, preferably in Healthcare or Financial Services
• Expertise in security operations, threat detection, and regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and NIST
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in talent development

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match and paid time off, including PTO cash out
• Family resources and EAP counseling sessions
• Access to professional development programs and online training courses
• Support for maternity/paternity leave and backup child/elder care

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.