VP of Information Security

Job Title: Vice President, Information Security

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Salary Range: $135,000 - $140,000 Base Annual Salary

Status: Interviewing Immediately

Are you a strategic cybersecurity leader ready to shape the defense architecture of a premier financial institution?

Dexian is partnering with one of the best-growing banks in California to find a high-impact Vice President of Information Security to join their team in Santa Rosa.

In this senior-level role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP / Information Security Officer, proactively managing the bank's cybersecurity posture. You will bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy—collaborating across IT, Compliance, and Audit to ensure the absolute confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data.

If you are a forward-thinking security expert who excels at threat mitigation, vendor management, and building scalable security frameworks, we want to speak with you.

As the VP of Information Security, you will lead strategic initiatives, oversee critical security platforms, and drive comprehensive risk reduction efforts.

• Strategic
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Partner closely with the SVP/ISO to define, execute, and mature the bank’s long-term information security roadmap.
• Advisory Role:
  Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits, compliance exams, and board reporting.
• Team Development:
  Mentor junior security staff and assist in building a highly capable, scalable information security team.

• Platform Oversight:
  Manage and optimize a layered security architecture, including email security, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and DLP.
• Threat Mitigation:
  Continuously monitor and report on emerging cybersecurity threats. Lead incident response efforts and diagnose complex security issues (e.g., misconfigured DNS, weak ciphers, insecure protocols).
• Vendor
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to ensure seamless monitoring and rapid response to security events.
• Technology Implementation:
  Research, evaluate, and deploy advanced security technologies (SIEM, CASB, EDR) to enhance the bank's defensive capabilities.

• Policy Enforcement:
  Develop and enforce security policies strictly aligned with GLBA, FFIEC, and NIST CSF standards.
• Secure Deployment:
  Collaborate with the IT department to ensure all new product deployments and system upgrades comply with internal security policies.
• Audit Management:
  Help coordinate audits, track findings, and drive all remediation efforts to a successful conclusion.

• A Strategic Defender:
  You have a deep understanding of the current threat landscape and proven mitigation strategies.
• A Technical Expert:
  You possess a strong grasp of IT concepts, cloud security (AWS, Azure), network architecture, SD-WAN, firewalls, and virtualization.
• A Collaborative Communicator:
  You can seamlessly translate complex technical risks into business terms for executives, auditors, and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience:
  
  7+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior advisory role. Experience in a regulated financial services environment is highly desired.
• Framework Knowledge:
  Deep expertise in security frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of Windows 10, Server 2016/2019, M365, Active Directory, LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, and IPS.
• Education:
  
  BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
• Certifications:
  
  CISSP, CISM, or CRISC strongly preferred.

• Impact:
  Take ownership of the security posture for a bank that is rapidly expanding its footprint.
• Innovation:
  Work with a modern tech stack and have the authority to recommend and implement cutting‑edge security tools.
• Culture & Benefits:
  Join a highly collaborative, cross‑functional team that values professional growth and community impact (including paid volunteer…