Information Security Officer

Hobbsnews; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an Information Security Officer within the BISO organization to partner with GBS leaders. You will help develop business insight for information security risk discussions, guiding on policies and controls, and prioritizing risk-related investments across LOBs.

The role emphasizes risk management, SDLC security, and strong communication. In-office culture applies with role-specific flexibility and a focus on collaboration and career development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of technology experience and 5+ years in information security.
• 2-5 years in application development or application security.
• Experience with cloud implementations (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Subject matter expertise in application security, vulnerability/testing, SDLC risk elements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain information security program for the line of business (LOB).
• Provide guidance on information security topics, policies, and controls.
• Advise management on risk issues and prioritize LOB investments.
• Monitor security trends and report to CIO/Partner teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies and laws.

Skills

Information Security

Application Security

Cloud Platforms

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT

Job description

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The Information Security Officer will be a member of the Business Information Security Officer's (BISO) organization and partners with the Global Business Services (GBS) Line of Business and Technology Leaders (GDLs). In this role, you will support a group/team in developing business insight for focused information security risk discussions. This relationship will ensure a focus on the right risk priorities. You will also provide guidance on information security topics, policies and controls.

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in technology and 5+ years in information security
• 2-5 years of experience in application development or application security
• Experience working on cloud implementations in Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform environments
• Must display subject matter experience in application security, vulnerability testing, system testing, and/or Agile lifecycle management
• Strong LOB knowledge/experience for the type of business they are aligned to (e.g..CSBB/GBM)
• 1-2 years of risk management experience or direct participation in risk management processes, including application risk classification and application control assessments.
• Experience giving presentations and superb communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Scale/Scope

• Contribute to the ongoing information security initiatives and improvements development, implementation and maintenance of information security for the line of business (LOB)
• Possess strong / experienced application development and/or application security background; with solid knowledge of SDLC from design, testing, deployment to post-production and the different risk elements associated with each step.
• Serves as an Information Security subject matter expert and participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of information security for the line of business (LOB)
• Provides guidance and advocacy regarding the prioritization of LOB investments that impact information security
• Advises LOB management on risk issues related to information security and recommends actions in support of the bank's wider risk management and compliance programs
• Monitors information security trends internal and external to the bank and keeps LOB/CIO Partners informed about information security-related issues
• Manages quality control and reporting
• Ensures compliance with policies and laws

Risk Management

• Drives GIS/LOB risk deliverables
• Collaborates with risk partners on info security critical priorities
• Participates in senior LOB specific Risk Management & Business Continuity Routines
• Identifies and measures global information security (GIS) controls on most critical business processes or channels

Leadership/Strategy

• Has a working knowledge of security for computing platforms (PaaS)
• Has a solid grasp of security in big data and other instructed large data structures
• Ability to build strong Partner relationships with peer technology groups and supported LOB
• Supports the triage process with the client and helps them understand the GIS support structure
• Drives required risk culture and partnership with peer technology teams and supported LOB
• Participates in key CIO/COO operating routines to drive information security risk strategy

Required Skills

1. Controls Management
2. Cyber Security
3. Data Governance
4. Information Systems Management
5. Risk Management
6. Architecture
7. Customer and Client Focus
8. Executive Presence
9. Threat Analysis
10. Vendor Management
11. Self- Starter
12. Emotional Intelligence

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details

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Pay and benefits information

Pay range$99,200.00 - $145,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

5 years experience