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Columbia Bank New Jersey · 21 hours ago

Information Security Officer

Fair Lawn, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$153K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Columbia Bank New Jersey is seeking an Information Security Officer to play a critical leadership role in the organization. This individual will be responsible for building and managing key security programs and will have a significant impact on the overall security posture of the bank.

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Responsibilities

As a trusted advisor and right hand to the SVP and CISO, provide strategic direction and support in information security, offering technical leadership and mentorship to the security team

Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and application teams to integrate security practices, act as a subject matter expert for threat detection and vulnerability management

Represent the organization in cybersecurity audits, assessments, and compliance activities

Work closely with other members of the Enterprise Technology Risk Management Team to develop metrics (KRI/KPI) reporting as it relates to Technology Risk Management adherence throughout the bank

Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and industry standards related to information security

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by staying up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices

Develop and manage a comprehensive threat and vulnerability management program that identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to our information systems

Lead the security engineering and design efforts to integrate security into the development lifecycle of our systems and applications

Establish and enforce robust data security and protection policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive information

Implement a comprehensive cyber risk management framework that includes risk assessment, risk mitigation, and governance policies

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Information Security LeadershipThreatVulnerability ManagementCyber Risk ManagementData Security PoliciesISO 27001 FrameworkSecurity EngineeringCybersecurity CertificationsAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required

Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, with a proven track record of leadership and management in security roles

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives

Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for the organization's security posture

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex security information clearly and concisely

Proven ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions

Ability to adapt to changing security landscapes and emerging threats

High ethical standards and a commitment to protecting the organization's information assets

Deep understanding and experience with implementing or maintaining ISO 27001 cyber security framework

Strong technical knowledge of security technologies, tools, and practices. Experience in threat and vulnerability management, incident response, data security, and security engineering

Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO27001 CSF, and OWASP

Knowledge of Cyber security risk assessment frameworks

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and leadership abilities