Banking Information Security Lead & Risk Advisor

Planters Bank & Trust Co; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Planters Bank & Trust Company is seeking an Information Security Officer to lead the development and oversight of the Bank's information security program. You will protect customer information, banking systems, and technology assets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with IT, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance to maintain a risk-based security program that supports the Bank's security objectives; travel may be required and flexibility in location is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, CS, IS, or related field (or equivalent).
• Five or more years of progressively responsible information security experience.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience developing and administering enterprise security programs.
• Strong understanding of: NIST CSF, CIS Controls, CRI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications preferred (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, Security+, CEH).
• Experience with Azure, Microsoft 365 security, AD, and cloud security preferred.
• Experience with EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and cyber operations preferred.
• Familiarity with automation/orchestration technologies preferred.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, SQL, JavaScript) preferred.
• Data analytics or dashboard development (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Bank's Information Security Program.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
• Advise Chief Risk Officer on cybersecurity risk.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance.
• Maintain a risk-based security program that supports security objectives.
• Travel as needed and adapt to location flexibility.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Identity & Access Management

Security metrics

PowerShell

Python

SQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365 Security

Active Directory

SIEM

EDR

Cloud security

Job description

Planters Bank & Trust Company is seeking an Information Security Officer to lead the development and oversight of the Bank's information security program. You will protect customer information, banking systems, and technology assets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with IT, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance to maintain a risk-based security program that supports the Bank's security objectives; travel may be required and flexibility in location is offered.