First MidIllinois Bancshares, Inc

Director of Information Security Operations

Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Information Security or related IT fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field.
  • Advanced Security Certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.) preferred or to be obtained within 18 months.
  • Significant leadership experience in Information Security within the Financial Services sector.
  • Demonstrated competencies across all areas of Cyber Security.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Information Security team.
  • Develop and execute the information security strategy.
  • Oversee enterprise security technologies and solutions.
  • Enhance security processes and controls.
  • Manage security incidents and issues effectively.
  • Coordinate internal penetration testing and auditing.
  • Strengthen the organization's cyber resilience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with HSA match.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities and performance-based bonuses.
  • Access to a full range of additional rewards listed on the Total Rewards page.
Full Job Description
Director of Information Security Operations

The Director of Information Security Operations is responsible for leading and advancing the organization's enterprise information security program to protect First Mid Bank & Trust and its subsidiaries from evolving cyber and information security risks. This position requires a highly ethical, analytical, and strategic leader capable of managing multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment.

The role provides leadership and oversight of the internal Security Operations Center (SOC), third-party information security service providers, and plays large roles within information security audit and assessment activities. The Director of Information Security Operations is responsible for strengthening the organization's security posture, enhancing threat detection and incident response capabilities, supporting regulatory and compliance requirements, and ensuring information security risks are identified, assessed, communicated, and appropriately managed across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead and Manage the Information Security Team Function
  • Own and Execute the Information Security Strategy
  • Oversee Enterprise Security Technologies and Solutions
  • Establish and Enhance Security Processes and Controls
  • Manage and triage First Mid Security Issues and Incidents
  • Lead/Manage/Assist First Mid-Information Security/Organizational Projects
  • First Line of Defense Testing/Threat Hunting
  • Strengthen Enterprise Cyber Resilience
  • Partner Across the Enterprise
  • Manage and assist with internal pen testing and internal systems auditing.
  • Manage Infosec Policies and KRI's
  • On-call rotation responsibilities

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
  • Previous Information Security or IT Leadership Experience within Financial Services Preferred
  • 8+ years Information Security experience or related IT experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field work experience/continuous education
  • Advanced Security Certifications - ex. CISSP, CEH, CCSP, CASP+ is a plus and/or obtaining certifications within 18 months of employment.
  • Proven security competencies around all sectors of Cyber Security


Skills:
  • Interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, that will allow good communication to a diverse range of individuals with various levels of computer skills.
  • Report Writing,
  • Verbal Communication. The ability to Analyze data via its trends and patterns and communicate with stakeholders
  • Problem solving skills
  • Strong technical skills.
  • Familiarity with banking
  • Experience with the OSI Model, network concepts, operating systems and endpoint-based operating system.
  • Adequate knowledge of both internal policies and procedures and the respective state and federal laws and regulations governing departmental functions to ensure performance of individual job duties within the proper control environment.


Total Rewards:
  • Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with HSA match
  • 401(k) with employer match + Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays & parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement & performance-based bonuses
  • Visit our Total Rewards page to see our full list of benefits


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Pay Range: $96,500 - $140,000 per hour

About First MidIllinois Bancshares, Inc

MidFirst Bank is a privately owned financial institution based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is the largest privately owned bank in the United States, with $32.1 billion in assets. Its primary markets include Oklahoma, Denver, Phoenix and Dallas, with commercial lending offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, New York City, St. Louis, and Southern California. MidFirst Bank has banking centers in Boulder and Edwards, Colorado. Additionally, the bank operates 1st Century Bank of Los Angeles as a division of MidFirst Bank and MidFirst Business Credit of Atlanta as a subsidiary of MidFirst Bank.
Learn more about First MidIllinois Bancshares, Inc
Size
1,050 employees
Market Cap
$655.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$45.2 million
5 Year Trend
+19.4%
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