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Deputy CISO

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$350 - $380/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner closely with the CISO and other Deputy CISOs to operationalize the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and drive execution across the organization. * Translate strategic security priorities ...

Deputy CISO (Sunnyvale)

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$350K - $380K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner closely with the CISO and other Deputy CISOs to operationalize the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and drive execution across the organization. * Translate strategic security priorities ...

Ideal qualifications include 15+ years in cybersecurity leadership, with at least 5 in CISO or Deputy CISO-level roles; deep familiarity with healthcare, academic medical centers, or similarly ...

CISO Advisory Consultant

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$160 - $225/hr

... or Deputy CISO-level roles * Deep familiarity with healthcare, academic medical centers , or similarly regulated/high-complexity environments * Proven experience conducting cybersecurity ...

Field CISO

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Preferably experience in a CISO, Deputy CISO, Field CISO role or alternatively a senior vendor, consultancy, or analyst role alongside practitioner background. * Willing to travel within reason.

Field CISO

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Preferably experience in a CISO, Deputy CISO, Field CISO role or alternatively a senior vendor, consultancy, or analyst role alongside practitioner background * Willing to travel within reason.

Field CISO

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

Preferably experience in a CISO, Deputy CISO, Field CISO role or alternatively a senior vendor, consultancy, or analyst role alongside practitioner background * Willing to travel within reason.

Global FIELD CISO

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A former CISO, Deputy CISO, Head of AppSec, or senior enterprise security executive - or a highly respected security executive-facing leader from a leading cybersecurity company, with 10+ years in ...

Global FIELD CISO

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$280 - $360/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

A former CISO, Deputy CISO, Head of AppSec, or senior enterprise security executive -- or a highly respected security executive-facing leader from a leading cybersecurity company, with 10+ years in ...

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Global FIELD CISO

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Former CISO, Deputy CISO, or Head of AppSec -- or a senior security leader from a top cybersecurity company, with 10+ years in the field * Technically credible: AppSec, developer security, secrets ...

Field CISO

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

Preferably experience in a CISO, Deputy CISO, Field CISO role or alternatively a senior vendor, consultancy, or analyst role alongside practitioner background * Willing to travel within reason.

Field CISO

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

Preferably experience in a CISO, Deputy CISO, Field CISO role or alternatively a senior vendor, consultancy, or analyst role alongside practitioner background * Willing to travel within reason.

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How much do deputy ciso jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for deputy ciso in the United States is $99,338.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $128,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Deputy CISO?

Deputy CISOs, or Deputy Chief Information Security Officers, are senior leaders who assist the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and overseeing an organization's information security program. They help develop security strategies, manage risk, lead incident response efforts, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Often, Deputy CISOs act as second-in-command and may represent the CISO in meetings or during their absence. Their role is crucial in maintaining the organization's cybersecurity posture and supporting the security team's daily operations.

What are the primary challenges a Deputy CISO faces when balancing strategic leadership with operational cybersecurity duties?

A Deputy CISO often navigates the challenge of aligning day-to-day incident response and operational security tasks with broader organizational cybersecurity strategies. This role requires balancing immediate risk mitigation with long-term initiatives, such as developing policies, overseeing compliance, and fostering a security-conscious culture. Deputy CISOs frequently collaborate with IT, legal, and executive teams to ensure security objectives support business goals, making strong communication and prioritization skills essential. Adapting to evolving threats while maintaining alignment with overall business direction is a common and rewarding aspect of the position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Deputy CISO, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Deputy CISO, you need deep expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and information security frameworks, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Familiarity with tools such as SIEM platforms, vulnerability management systems, and compliance management software is crucial. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for guiding teams and influencing stakeholders. These skills ensure robust protection of organizational assets and effective alignment of security strategies with business objectives.

What is the difference between Deputy Ciso vs Security Manager?

AspectDeputy CisoSecurity Manager
CertificationsCISSP, CISM, CISACISSP, Security+
Work EnvironmentCorporate, enterprise-level security teamsVarious, including corporate and smaller organizations
ResponsibilitiesSupports Ciso, strategic planning, policy developmentImplementing security measures, managing security teams
Search IntentRoles supporting Ciso, senior security rolesOperational security management, team leadership

The Deputy Ciso typically supports the Chief Information Security Officer with strategic planning and policy development, often requiring advanced certifications like CISSP or CISM. Security Managers focus on implementing security measures and managing security teams. While both roles are vital in organizational security, the Deputy Ciso is more strategic and senior, whereas the Security Manager handles day-to-day security operations.

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Infographic showing various Deputy Ciso job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,338 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Deputy CISO

Socket.dev

Sunnyvale, CA โ€ข On-site

$350 - $380/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Responsibilities

  • Security Strategy Execution

    • Partner closely with the CISO and other Deputy CISOs to operationalize the
      enterprise cybersecurity strategy and drive execution across the
      organization.

    • Translate strategic security priorities into measurable operational plans,
      governance models, and execution roadmaps.

    • Establish accountability, execution rigor, and operational cadence across
      security initiatives.




Business Enablement & Risk Partnership

  • Partner with engineering, product, AI, cloud, and infrastructure teams to
    enable innovation while appropriately managing enterprise risk.

  • Develop pragmatic, scalable security frameworks that support rapid product
    development and emerging technology adoption.

  • Drive a culture of โ€œsecure enablementโ€ focused on helping teams move quickly
    and safely rather than creating unnecessary friction.

  • Help business and technology leaders make informed, risk-based decisions
    aligned with company priorities and customer expectations.

  • Ensure security controls are proportional, practical, and aligned to business
    impact.


Security Program Leadership

  • Oversee execution of enterprise security programs across areas which may include:


    • Cloud security

    • Identity and access management

    • Security operations and incident response

    • Vulnerability management

    • AI security governance

    • Third-party risk

    • Security architecture

    • Governance, risk, and compliance


  • Continuously improve operational maturity, scalability, and effectiveness of
    the security organization.


Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Build strong partnerships across engineering, product, IT, legal, HR,
    compliance, and executive leadership teams.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor on operational resilience, cybersecurity risk, and
    emerging technologies.

  • Act as incident coordinator during major security incidents, operational
    escalations, or enterprise risk events.


Customer & Executive Engagement

  • Support strategic customer and prospect engagements requiring executive-level
    security credibility.

  • Participate in executive briefings, customer trust discussions, security
    reviews, and high-priority escalations.

  • Help articulate the companyโ€™s security strategy, operational maturity, and
    approach to emerging technologies such as AI.

  • Partner with Field CISOs and sales leadership on strategic accounts where
    internal operational expertise is valuable.


Organizational Leadership

  • Help scale and mature the security organization, operating model, and
    leadership team.

  • Drive operational excellence, prioritization, and organizational
    effectiveness across security functions.

  • Mentor and develop future security leaders across the organization.


Ideal Leadership Characteristics

  • Business-minded and commercially aware

  • Pragmatic and solutions-oriented

  • Strong executive judgment and risk assessment capabilities

  • Comfortable making informed tradeoffs in fast-moving environments

  • Collaborative partner to engineering and product organizations

  • High bias for action and operational execution

  • Able to balance governance with innovation and speed

  • Believes security should enable the business, not constrain it


Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental,
vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time,
and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. Wage ranges are based on
various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings
for this position are expected to be $350,000 - $380,000 Exact salary offers
will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill
l evel, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.All roles are
eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is
reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Companyโ€™s discretion.


Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its
mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the worldโ€™s
largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose
Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security
Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the
entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications,
and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1
in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers
trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training
Institute, an initiative of Fortinetโ€™s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA),
provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to
make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

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