Information Security Officer

Bank of America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an Information Security Officer to join the BISO team, partnering with GBS lines and technology leaders. You will help develop business insight for focused security risk discussions and provide guidance on information security topics, policies, and controls.

The role requires strong communication, risk management experience, and SME in application security and SDLC, including cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in technology 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 app security, vulnerability testing, system testing, and/or Agile lifecycle.
• Strong LOB knowledge for the aligned business line (e.g., CSBB/GBM).
• 1-2 years of risk management experience or involvement in risk processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing information security initiatives for the LOB.
• Provide guidance on information security topics, policies and controls.
• Advise on risk prioritization and actions supporting risk management programs.
• Monitor information security trends and inform LOB/CIO partners.

Skills

Cloud experience

Application security

Risk management

Public speaking

LOB knowledge

SDLC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

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!

Information Security Officer

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

• Controls Management
• Cyber Security
• Data Governance
• Information Systems Management
• Risk Management
• Architecture
• Customer and Client Focus
• Executive Presence
• Threat Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Self- Starter
• Emotional Intelligence

Shift and Hours

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.

Benefits

This 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.

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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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