Vice President, Information Security
Apply NowCompany: Direct Federal Credit Union
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive information security program. Ensure balance between system functionality and secured data while serving as the Information Security Officer. Manage the information security team. Support a sales and service culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead and provide strategic direction for information security initiatives across the credit union. Define IT security requirements and implement effective solutions. Continuously evaluate, implement, and manage security tools and administration systems. Partner with internal stakeholders (IS, physical security, risk, HR, compliance) on security-related matters and ensure compliance with emerging threats. Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures. Oversee compliance monitoring and improvement to meet internal and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with third-party vendors to assess the credit union's security posture and implement necessary remediation. Lead risk assessments, incident response, and the selection of security controls. Manage the information security team, assigning tasks and ensuring work quality. Stay current with cybersecurity threats and innovations, ensuring cutting-edge security practices. Oversee incident response, ensuring readiness and quick resolution of incidents. Develop and maintain third-party risk management processes, ensuring vendors meet security standards. Manage the information security budget, ensuring resources are effectively allocated. Oversee security for cloud services, ensuring compliance and data protection. Ensure integration of security measures into business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Act as the liaison for audits and regulatory exams, ensuring prompt remediation of findings. Foster a security-aware culture across the organization. Maintain knowledge of and comply with the Bank Secrecy Act as it relates to this position. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to count and deal with numbers and details effectively.
- Ability to deal effectively with employees, other people and outside agencies, at all levels, orally, in writing, or by phone.
- Ability to provide courteous and professional service to employees.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate orally, in writing, and by phone.
- Ability to analyze situations related to position and make sound decisions.
- Ability to learn, apply, and communicate knowledge of credit union products, services, loan policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop programs and resolutions that solve data processing-related business problems.
- Ability to input and retrieve data from computer.
- Ability to use a calculator.
- Ability to type accurately.
- Ability to use and learn office machines (i.e., copier, fax, terminals).
- Ability to be self-directed, self-motivated and a team player.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills.
- In-depth knowledge of network and application security, including IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPN, SIEM, EDR, SOAR, DLP, encryption, email security, and multi-factor authentication.
- Knowledge of security audits, regulations, and industry frameworks (Gramm-Leach Bliley, PCI, NIST, ISO, CIS, MITRE).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field. CompTIA-Security+ required. CISM, CCSP, or CISSP certification strongly preferred. Minimum of five (5) years' experience in security administration within mission-critical environments. Minimum of three (3) years' experience integrating security into business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. Three (3) years' supervisory experience in a managerial capacity.
Salary: DOE
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: CTO
Location: Perkins Branch
Responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive information security program. Ensure balance between system functionality and secured data while serving as the Information Security Officer. Manage the information security team. Support a sales and service culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to count and deal with numbers and details effectively.
- Ability to deal effectively with employees, other people and outside agencies, at all levels, orally, in writing, or by phone.
- Ability to provide courteous and professional service to employees.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate orally, in writing, and by phone.
- Ability to analyze situations related to position and make sound decisions.
- Ability to learn, apply, and communicate knowledge of credit union products, services, loan policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop programs and resolutions that solve data processing-related business problems.
- Ability to input and retrieve data from computer.
- Ability to use a calculator.
- Ability to type accurately.
- Ability to use and learn office machines (i.e., copier, fax, terminals).
- Ability to be self-directed, self-motivated and a team player.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills.
- In-depth knowledge of network and application security, including IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPN, SIEM, EDR, SOAR, DLP, encryption, email security, and multi-factor authentication.
- Knowledge of security audits, regulations, and industry frameworks (Gramm-Leach Bliley, PCI, NIST, ISO, CIS, MITRE).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field. CompTIA-Security+ required. CISM, CCSP, or CISSP certification strongly preferred. Minimum of five (5) years' experience in security administration within mission-critical environments. Minimum of three (3) years' experience integrating security into business continuity and disaster recovery strategies. Three (3) years' supervisory experience in a managerial capacity.
Salary: DOE
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: CTO
Location: Perkins Branch