Information Security Officer
About The Position
Passumpsic Bank is seeking a strategic architect of trust to serve as the bridge between bold innovation and ironclad security. As a key partner to the Chief Innovation Officer, the right candidate will move beyond traditional "gatekeeping" to become an independent authority on emerging technology, cyber resilience, and information security. You will be a core member of the leadership team, helping to decide how the Bank adopts new technologies, protects our customers from global threats, and ensures our digital infrastructure remains robust and secure. The Information Security Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s security and technology risk practices align with regulatory expectations (FFIEC/GLBA), industry frameworks, and our long-term strategic objectives. You will enable responsible innovation by providing the "effective challenge" necessary to identify and manage risks within the Bank’s appetite. Through a dual-reporting structure to the CIO and the Board’s F/IT Committee, you will maintain the independence required to validate internal controls while driving the digital transformation necessary for our community’s future.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent education
- 5-10 years experience in information security, cybersecurity or technology risk
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive and board level decision making
- Knowledge of FFIEC guidance and expectations
- Knowledge of cloud, API and third-party risk models
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate across business and technology teams
- Ability to analyze complex, data-driven security reports and deduce the highest-priority risks to the Bank’s strategic growth
- Proven ability to maintain calm, decisive leadership during high-pressure crisis events
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that the Bank’s security and technology risk practices align with regulatory expectations (FFIEC/GLBA), industry frameworks, and our long-term strategic objectives.
- Enabling responsible innovation by providing the "effective challenge" necessary to identify and manage risks within the Bank’s appetite.
- Maintaining the independence required to validate internal controls while driving the digital transformation necessary for our community’s future.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
- Learning new skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
