Strategic CISO: Enterprise Security & Risk Leader

The Security Executive Council; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Bank is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead enterprise information security, cybersecurity, and data protection initiatives. This senior role partners with risk, legal, and technology teams to align security with business goals and regulatory expectations.

The CISO will report to executive leadership, oversee risk management, and drive a sound control environment across the bank's governance, incident response, and third-party risk programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8–12+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk.
• 5+ years of leadership within financial services or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations and senior leadership interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the enterprise information security program aligned to risk appetite.
• Oversees governance, control assurance, and monitoring across cybersecurity domains.
• Leads incident response readiness, business continuity, and disaster recovery alignment.
• Partners with Technology, Risk, Legal, and audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Builds and develops the Information Security team and risk culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory risk management

Cybersecurity governance

Vendor risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security / CS

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

Job description

Origin Bank is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead enterprise information security, cybersecurity, and data protection initiatives. This senior role partners with risk, legal, and technology teams to align security with business goals and regulatory expectations.

The CISO will report to executive leadership, oversee risk management, and drive a sound control environment across the bank's governance, incident response, and third-party risk programs.