VP - Chief Information Security Officer - Golden 1

TITLE: VP – CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: SVP – CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: IT – INFORMATION ADMIN

JOB CODE: 11758

PAY RANGE: $193,600.00 - $242,000.00 ANNUALLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Strategically lead all aspects of security across the Credit Union, including safeguarding the ongoing operations of information technology, confidential and proprietary data, member account access, electronic communications; fraud technology and mitigation; and the physical safety of our employees, members, and visitors. Lead the planning, oversight, and ongoing effectiveness of assigned programs, including member information security, enterprise fraud technology and operations, and physical security programs. Collaborate with senior management on enterprise initiatives and standards to ensure alignment with our risk management appetite and to accomplish strategic goals and objectives.

TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

• Provide enterprise leadership and contribute subject matter expertise as needed across the Credit Union to further organization initiatives, provide business intelligence and insights, support peers and the CEO, strengthen operations, innovate, and advance achievement of Credit Union strategic and financial goals.
• Strategically lead solutions and technical operations for information security, fraud technology, and physical security across the Credit Union, including safeguarding the ongoing operations of technology systems, confidential and proprietary data, member account access, electronic communications, and the physical safety of our employees, members, and visitors.
• Proactively oversee a 24/7 production environment designed to operate with the highest levels of safety, security, and trust for our members and employees.
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information to facilitate change, efficient discussions, and decision-making.
• Be available to make leadership decisions as needed for a business that operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, while keeping appropriate executive management abreast of member or employee impacting events.
• Ensure procedures and controls are operationalized to protect our members' information and assets, as well as the organization's physical property.
• Collaborate with senior management on enterprise initiatives and standards to ensure alignment with our risk management appetite and to accomplish strategic goals and objectives.
• Continuously scan the Credit Union’s environment to identify and remediate potential security weaknesses and ensure compliance with applicable security regulations and standards.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment for each team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through your words and actions, and embracing our mission, vision, and core values.
• Set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met.
• Provide leadership to senior management on security, fraud, and other assigned administrative matters. Act as a Role Model for the Golden Commitments to Leadership.
• Evaluate evolving solutions and their benefit to the organization. Keep abreast of industry developments including, but not limited to, changes in regulations, technology, and other operational trends.
• Build and maintain professional relationships and pursue networking opportunities with key business partners and outside colleagues in the industry.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Credit Union’s strategic goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS:

1. Effective oral and written communication skills required to manage and evaluate staff, create presentations, prepare reports, write recommendations, execute analysis, and accomplish other tasks.
2. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to operate technology and other standard office equipment.
3. Reliable leader with the ability to maintain the highest level of integrity and trust.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:

• INTERNAL: Senior Management leadership, Board of Directors, and all levels of staff.
• EXTERNAL: Members, vendors, government agencies, credit union industry associations, and peers in financial institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience. Master’s Degree a plus.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum 12+ years of experience in a related position, preferably at a financial institution. 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience at a senior level.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Extensive knowledge of tools, technologies, and mitigation techniques within information security, fraud, and physical security. Superb professionalism, tact, and diplomacy. Creative problem solving, organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong decision-making and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects/duties. Results-driven, service-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Confident leader with the ability to express a vision to the organization and subsequently delegate responsibility as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required.
• Corrected vision within the normal range.
• Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.
• Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc.
• Occasional travel locally, statewide, and nationally required to evaluate technology products and services, network with peers, and attend conferences, seminars, and meetings. Overnight travel and evening schedules included.
• Unusually long work hours may be required to accomplish tasks.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

A current and valid California driver's license.

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