Senior Information Security Officer – Banking (Onsite)

Fortis Bank; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

In-office 5 days a week

Job summary

Fortis Bank is seeking a Senior Information Security Officer in Utah/Denver region to lead all aspects of information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management for a mid-sized bank. You will shape security strategy, coordinate with regulators, and drive enterprise-wide security initiatives.

The role requires deep banking regulatory knowledge, FDIC examination experience, and hands-on leadership to foster a culture of security awareness across IT and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of information security experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role within banking/financial services.
• Proven experience with FDIC examinations and related audits for mid-sized banks (assets $1–2B).
• Experience implementing CSF 2.0 and CIS 8.1 controls and mapping to regulator requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security incident response efforts, including coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Oversee design and execution of security controls for IT systems, networks, cloud environments, and third-party vendors.
• Conduct security audits, IT risk assessments, penetration testing, and compliance reviews to identify and remediate weaknesses.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate security into business processes and product launches.
• Manage security awareness training programs for employees and ongoing education on threats.
• Prepare reports on security metrics, risks, and compliance status for executive management and board.
• Manage business continuity/disaster recovery program, including annual tabletop exercises.
• Stay updated on evolving threats, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to enhance security posture.
• Coordinate with regulators during examinations and audits with timely responses and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Encryption

Endpoint protection

Job description

Fortis Bank is seeking a Senior Information Security Officer in Utah/Denver region to lead all aspects of information security, regulatory compliance, and risk management for a mid-sized bank. You will shape security strategy, coordinate with regulators, and drive enterprise-wide security initiatives.

The role requires deep banking regulatory knowledge, FDIC examination experience, and hands-on leadership to foster a culture of security awareness across IT and business teams.