Senior Information Security & Continuity Lead

Bank of the Sierra; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of the Sierra is seeking an Information Security Manager to provide independent oversight of IT security controls and oversee physical security, risk management, and business continuity across the organization. The role partners with IT, Operations, and Enterprise Risk Management to align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating physical security, developing a robust business continuity program, conducting risk assessments, monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with seven+ years in financial institution operations and information/cyber security.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory expectations (e.g., CRI, NIST CSF, FFIEC, GLBA, CCPA, PCI DSS).
• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Advanced knowledge of bank operations, systems, products, and services.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with senior leaders to maintain an effective physical security program across locations.
• Develop and maintain a robust business continuity program including BIA, risk assessment, and testing.
• Perform risk assessments including inherent risk, control effectiveness, and residual risk determinations.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of security controls and drive remediation of gaps.
• Review and maintain security policies to align with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.
• Assist with audits/regulatory examinations and ensure deficiencies are remediated.
• Provide advisory oversight for third-party information security risk management and cyber risk remediation.
• Prepare information security and physical security reports for Management and Board/Committees or working groups.

Skills

Security governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident response oversight

Vendor risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bank of the Sierra is seeking an Information Security Manager to provide independent oversight of IT security controls and oversee physical security, risk management, and business continuity across the organization. The role partners with IT, Operations, and Enterprise Risk Management to align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating physical security, developing a robust business continuity program, conducting risk assessments, monitoring