Vice President Information Technology

We're seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President of Information Security to join our banking organization. This senior leadership role partners with the SVP, Information Security Officer (ISO) to advance our cybersecurity posture and operational resilience. You'll work across Technology, Compliance, Audit, and business units to protect our systems and data while driving measurable risk reduction.

• Partner with the SVP, ISO to define and execute the information security roadmap aligned with business objectives
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with GLBA, FFIEC guidance, and NIST CSF
• Serve as subject matter expert for examinations, audits, and risk reporting
• Support leadership and board-level security metrics and updates

• Oversee monitoring and effectiveness of layered security controls including anti-phishing, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and data loss prevention
• Lead incident response activities from triage through post-incident reviews
• Manage Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) performance and deliverables

• Research, evaluate, and implement security technologies (SIEM, CASB, EDR) to enhance detection and response capabilities
• Diagnose and remediate security issues including misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
• Partner with IT to ensure secure deployment of new products and systems
• Monitor evolving threat landscape and provide actionable risk reduction recommendations

• Track and report security metrics and program progress
• Document processes, procedures, and operational runbooks
• Mentor junior staff and provide operational support
• Help build a scalable security function as the program matures

• 7+ years of progressive information security experience, including 3+ years in leadership or senior advisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks: NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Proven experience managing security tooling across endpoint, email, vulnerability/patch, and data protection domains
• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS/Azure), network architecture, and endpoint security
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment

• CISSP, CISM, and/or CRISC certification
• Experience in regulated financial services with knowledge of GLBA and FFIEC requirements
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange/Microsoft 365, Windows environments
• Experience with firewalls, IPS, SIEM, LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and VLANs

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If you're ready to apply your expertise in this role, we want to hear from you.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.