VP Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations

Hudson Valley Credit Union•Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

Hudson Valley Credit Union is currently recruiting for the position of VP Cybersecurity Engineering and Operations. Primary Function: The VP Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations is a high-level role that bridges the gap between deep technical defense (Engineering) and real-time response (Operations). Responsible for implementing the strategic vision and execution of our technical security defenses. Oversee a dual function organization: security engineering, which builds and integrates security into our infrastructure, and security operations (SecOps), which monitors, detects, and responds to active threats. Serve as a “player-coach” who can discuss high-level risk with senior leaders in IT and business while deep-diving into architecture reviews, tools, and methodologies with engineers and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field required.
Minimum 15 Years Progressive IT experience required.
Minimum 10 Years Experience Managing Security teams support a 24/7/365 environment required
Minimum 8 Years Experience Managing 3rd party technology providers or Consultants required.
Minimum 5 Years Project Mgmt. Experience (perf in Agile methodologies) required.
Minimum 1 year budget management experience required.
Experience in Cloud Security, managing 3rd party SOC, Identify Access & Mgmt. and Zero Trust architecture
Experience in ITIL Practices (Vuln & Patch, Change, Asset, Incident, Service Request)
Experience in common enterprise tools (SIEM – Sentinel/Crowdstrike, SOAR, XDR, EDR - Defender, NDR/NTA, Email Security, Firewalls – Palo Alto, IAM – CyberArk | Sailpoint | Entra ID)
Experience in common security testing practices (Phishing test, PenTest, Tabletop exercises)

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of automated security controls across Cloud (Azure) and On-Prem environments. Partner with DevOps and Product teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline (SAST, DAST, and container security).
Own the security stack (SIEM, EDR, IAM, etc.), ensuring tools are not just purchased, but deeply integrated and optimized. Own and accountable for Vulnerability and Patch Mgmt. program, metrics and reporting
Manage the 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure high-fidelity alerting and rapid triage. Serve as the executive lead during major security incidents, managing technical resolution and communication to stakeholders. Lead monthly tabletop or testing exercises. Provide Executive level reporting and metrics.
Develop a 1–2-year technical security roadmap that aligns with business growth and the evolving threat landscape. Partner with Security Architecture, Risk, and Training teams to mature cyber security
Create and implement standards and procedures support Security functions in alignment with our Security policies.
Manage security tool budget, balancing headcount, vendor costs, and capital expenditures
Build, recruit, and retain a world-class team of security engineers and operations
Own the various 3rd party vendors we use to provide services such as SOC, Pentest, Phishing/Vishing, and Vulnerability & Patch.
Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of SDLC and ITSM processes, change management procedures, departmental standards, style requirements and all other procedures necessary for data and system integrity.
Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Embrace and apply HVCU’s guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union’s initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.