Lead Information Security Officer (Banking)

Planters Bank; Madison (MS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Planters Bank is seeking an Information Security Officer to lead the bank’s information security program and ensure regulatory compliance. The ISO will serve as the primary advisor to the Chief Risk Officer on cybersecurity risk and work closely with IT, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance to maintain a risk-based security posture.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience with banking regulations, and knowledge of frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and CRI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, CS, or information systems.
• Five+ years of progressive information security or IT security experience.
• Knowledge of banking regulations and cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience developing and administering enterprise security programs.
• Familiarity with frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, CRI).
• Experience with risk assessments, IAM, vulnerability management, incident response, BCDR, and vendor risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC/GIAC/Security+ or CEH are preferred.
• Experience in financial institutions or regulated industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365 security, AD, and cloud security preferred.
• Experience with EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, and cyber operations preferred.
• Automation/orchestration familiarity preferred.
• Programming/scripting (Python, PowerShell, SQL, JS) preferred.
• Data analytics/BI/dashboard (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Experience querying/analzying large datasets; security metrics reporting preferred.
• Credit and background checks satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Bank’s Information Security Program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable banking regulations and internal policies.
• Advise the Chief Risk Officer on cybersecurity risk.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, and other units to maintain a risk-based security program.
• Communicate security risks to stakeholders and drive security improvements.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and vendor risk management.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Communicating technical risks

Experience in regulated industries

Strong analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365 security

Active Directory

Cloud security

EDR

SIEM

Job description

Planters Bank is seeking an Information Security Officer to lead the bank’s information security program and ensure regulatory compliance. The ISO will serve as the primary advisor to the Chief Risk Officer on cybersecurity risk and work closely with IT, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Compliance to maintain a risk-based security posture.

The role requires strong communication skills, experience with banking regulations, and knowledge of frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and CRI.