Chief Information Security Officer

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with partial match

In-house training opportunities

Career advancement

Life insurance

Job summary

The Federal Savings Bank is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the information security program from its Chicago headquarters. The role requires defining strategy, overseeing projects, and managing security operations with a focus on regulatory compliance and incident response.

The CISO will direct a team, engage with vendors, and monitor security controls across technology environments, ensuring risk is managed and incidents are handled efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years of information security management experience.
• Banking/FFIEC regulatory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the information security strategy and architecture for the bank.
• Lead incident response and develop the CIRT framework.
• Manage security projects within budget, scope, quality, and time.
• Lead and mentor information security staff; coordinate with tech teams and vendors.
• Develop and enforce information security policies and controls.

Skills

Project management

Information security leadership

Communication skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security policy development

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

CISM or CISSP certification preferable

Tools

Active Directory/LDAP

Windows Server

Linux OS

M365 administration

SQL Server

Firewalls/IPS/IDS

Job description

Description

The Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for managing the information and cyber security function within the IT department of The Federal Savings Bank. This position defines strategy, plans and executes projects, oversees vendors, performs hands-on technology work, monitors and analyzes operational results of the technology environment, and responds to information security incidents. The CISO is an expert in multiple IT functions and is responsible for implementing best practices for technology architecture and IT processes. This role is based out of The Federal Savings Bank Chicago, IL headquarters and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer.

Qualified candidates must be available to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite/2 days remote).

What We Offer:

• Holidays and Paid Time Off that increases with length of employment
• Company culture that fosters work/life harmony
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• FSA and HSA plan options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Home Loan Discount
• 401k with partial match
• In-house virtual training opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge
• Career advancement
• Big bank capability with a national footprint, small-bank feel

Full Benefit Offering

Duties and Responsibilities

Information Security:

• Responsible for the strategy, design and oversight of the Bank’s Information Security technology infrastructure implemented by the bank’s technology services providers
• Provide subject matter expertise for network security topics related to network, server and client technology architectures such as intrusion detection and prevention, antivirus and APT, data loss prevention, firewall, Internet proxy, VPN, etc.
• Develop documentation to support ongoing security systems operations, maintenance and specific problem resolution
• Research and review new and emerging technologies and trends
• Administer the bank’s information security technology
• Design and build a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) and response process for the Bank; lead the CIRT for information security incidents
• Monitor the department’s responsiveness to requests, problems and disasters and ensure that IT processes are followed

Policy, Project, and Team Management:

• Coordinate users, Bank IT resources, and service provider staff to implement solutions that will meet or exceed customer, management, and regulator expectations
• Manage and own project delivery within budget, scope, quality, and time requirements
• Manage information security analyst personnel, daily activities, and project delivery
• Identify and manage risk and issues throughout each information security project
• Monitor project progress, ensure deliverables are met, and communicate status to sponsors for information security projects
• Create appropriate documentation for projects include task plans, Gantt charts, resource plans, status reports, risk logs, etc.
• Develop implementation test plans and assist implementation vendors with information security applications, hardware and systems testing as needed
• Facilitate integration among different technical teams for planning and executing projects
• Develop and implement Bank Information Security policies
• Apply corporate policies to information security practices
• Lead the remediation of vulnerability assessments related to technology infrastructure
• Lead the development and implementation of Information Security controls
• Lead the review and development of information security technology standards

Other:

• Oversee hardware, software, and service selection processes for information security solutions
• Negotiate pricing with vendors
• Define departmental budget and track expenditures
• Approve all technology purchasesManage vendor services/vendor relationships to ensure delivery of products and services level targets
• Clearly communicate performance expectations of staff
• Actively seek suggestions for improvement of IT performance from IT staff and all TFSB employees
• Identify best practices and design policies and processes for the bank’s information security function
• Mentor technical staff on information security functions
• Maintain a training plan for IT staff on information security functions
• Maintain a positive work environment

Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Expert knowledge of Active Directory/LDAP Directory Services and Windows Server, Linux OS, and m365 administration and security
• Knowledge of SQL Server
• Expert knowledge of Authentication Protocols, MFA
• Expert knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, TCP/IP, UDP
• Familiar with common security tools
• Familiar with penetration testing concepts
• Familiar with vulnerability scanning
• Familiar with firewalls/routers/IPS/IDS
• Experience with creating technical documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Access, Excel, Word, Project)
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures
• Familiar with VOIP technologies and implementations
• Understanding of computer systems security issues
• Ability to work well with other technicians
• Expert project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop polished communications for the entire bank, senior management and IT staff
• Ability to define complex problems and propose solutions
• Ability to effectively coach employees and lead and direct the work of others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally with employees and senior executives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology specialty, or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ information security management experience
• 5+ years of department management experience
• Banking/FFIEC regulatory experience required
• Mortgage Banking experience preferable
• Information Security industry certifications a plus
• CISM or CISSP certification preferable

The Federal Savings Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.