Gulf Winds Credit Union · 1 month ago
VP of Cybersecurity
Pensacola, FL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGulf Winds Credit Union is a regional financial institution that offers innovative financial tools to its members. The VP of Cybersecurity is responsible for safeguarding technology and data, overseeing the Information Security Program, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines while leading security risk assessments and promoting secure process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Oversees and reports on technology related cybersecurity incidents, suspicious activity, evolving threats, and audits
Responsible for ensuring the reliable functionality of all internal and external mitigation technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-virus/malware, and other cybersecurity services
Administers the enterprise Information Security Program
Develops and writes policies and procedures specific to technology requirements necessary for security validation, documentation, and workflow hardening
Reports on the effectiveness of the Information Security Program through the use of cybersecurity industry KPI’s
Proposes necessary changes in policies to ensure adequate systems security and compliance with NCUA guidelines
Lead security risk assessments to include, but not limited to, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, solutions design, project planning, user permissions audits, data classification/footprint, and vendor access
Participates in planning for the department to select and implement the appropriate cybersecurity methods, technologies, and partners to meet the evolving needs of the credit union and its members
Interfaces with vendors as needed to ensure appropriate service levels are maintained
Performs initial cybersecurity due diligence for all new vendors and technology solutions
Participates as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of the credit union in strategic/tactical planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
Provides cybersecurity awareness training as needed for employees and members throughout the credit union
Maintains appropriate technical expertise/certifications and directs cybersecurity specific initiatives as needed
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Performs senior leadership duties, including interviewing applicants, planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating subordinates' work, measuring performance against goals, reviewing efficiency and completeness of tasks, conducting performance reviews within the prescribed timeframe, recommending salary increases, and developing higher levels of expertise in team members through training and coaching
Provides evolving cybersecurity training to Gulf Winds team members
Ensures all team members are cross trained to maintain established service levels in accordance with business objectives and system security updates/patches are applied in a timely manner
Ensures maximum up time of enterprise services and systems by preventing compromises and promptly remediating incidents
Follows a well-developed process that produces reliable and efficient cybersecurity services to optimize user experience
Meets department standards for response to team member requests for assistance with cybersecurity needs
Ensures that technology and critical core systems are always being used responsibly and securely
Provides recommendations for any new cybersecurity solutions and any enhancements to existing cybersecurity solutions in accordance with industry best practices
Oversees Cybersecurity Incident Response and the communication of operations impacting events to the rest of the enterprise and appropriate leadership ensuring all threats have been evaluated and effectively mitigated in a timely fashion
Effective management of operational expenses and achievement of budget goals while realizing efficiencies and enhancements to products, processes, and services by monitoring trends in technology and innovation
Leads the Cybersecurity division to define services SLA’s
Makes recommendations for cost efficiencies and enhancements by monitoring the use of credit union technologies
Accomplishes all assigned initiatives according to policy and procedures, informing management of critical issues
Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to NCUA, BSA, OFAC, and Physical Security
Qualification
Required
Five to eight years of experience in a similar role
Substantial experience with firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, MDM, SSO, IAM, AD, virtualization, cloud services, secure data architecture, network technology, and other cybersecurity tools
Strong working knowledge of cybersecurity administration (e.g. access control, system hardening, and policy development)
Ability to recognize and properly handle sensitive and confidential information
A bachelor's degree, or achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree), or an additional 5 years of proven experience in a similar role
Ability to lead a Cybersecurity Incident Response program
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify system vulnerabilities and assess risks
Exceptional customer service skills as well as excellent resource management and communication skills
Ability to discuss technical issues effectively with other technical professionals as well as non-technical leaders
Strong knowledge of IT service management principles, frameworks, and best practices
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English clearly
Preferred
Credit union or financial services experience is a plus
CISO or CISSP preferred
A master's degree is a plus
Company
Gulf Winds Credit Union
Gulf Winds Credit Union provides a wide range of accounts and banking services designed to help members live their best financial lives.
201-500 employees
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President/CEO
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SVP/Chief Lending Officer
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