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Senior Information Security Officer - Dallas

Veritex Community Bank
United States, Texas, Dallas
12750 Merit Drive (Show on map)
Mar 01, 2025
Senior Information Security Officer - Dallas 12750 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251, USA Req #380 Friday, February 28, 2025 Job Summary: The Senior Information Security Officer is responsible for delivering Veritex's strategic business goals and initiatives for applicability to the Chief Security Office's mission, goals, and resources. This leader will oversee Veritex's information security operations program including processes, people, and tools. Develop short and long-term technology objectives to provide efficient and cost-effective technology tools. The Senior ISO will lead, manage, direct and coordinate the planning, production and activities of the Chief Security Office. Responsibilities and Duties: Develop, implement, and communicate information security, policies, standards, and procedures that support the bank's overall goals and strategic plans. Oversee the effective management of the Information Security analyst team, including effective communication, development of employees, maintenance of existing systems, and completion of projects. Periodically review Veritex's related policies and procedures, and draft proposed changes and/or additions as necessary to address deficiencies pointed out in audit findings. Perform periodic risk assessments and penetration testing. Monitor server and network logs for signs of security breach. Manage and contain information security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets, intellectual property, regulated data, and the company's reputation. Respond to and take corrective action for all internal audit, third party audit, and examination findings impacting security operations. Oversee Information Security awareness education strategies for Veritex employees and assist and support business units in delivering Information Security education to customers. Oversee development of annual plans and estimations for equipment refreshes of security related hardware and software. Oversee Third Party Information Security assessments and manage the lead analyst responsible for performing the assessment. The analyst is a matrixed managed position with direct line to this position and dotted line to the Director of Third Party Risk Management role. Job Skills and Qualifications: Must have 5+ years' experience in banking regulatory compliance or similar work experience in compliance, risk management or cyber security. Familiarity with the Cyber Risk Institute's Cyber Risk Profile. Strong presentation and written communication skills and the ability to analyze and make effective, business-centric recommendations to business leaders and senior management. Must have security certification CISM, CISSP, or equivalent. Must have a high level of experience in effective leadership and communication to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organization and similarly with stakeholders outside of the organization. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of higher learning and hold a Bachelor's degree with appropriate certifications, or master s degree in a related field preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Company Overview: Truth in Texas Banking. That's what we're about. Founded in 2010, we are one of the ten largest banks headquartered in the state of Texas. We became a publicly traded company in 2014 and in 2020 and 2021 we were listed on Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we've built a bank forever rooted in truth, transparency, and uncompromising integrity. We know our strongest asset is the passion, authenticity, and talent of our people. We focus on the growth and development of each team member to unlock potential to "Be Your True Self." Our "True You" culture is made up of five pillars: Be Mindful Be Healthy Be Better Be Prosperous Be Faithful With this as our foundation, we've built a bank of people who are transparent, tell the truth, and act with integrity. We unite together in common purpose - caring deeply for our clients and communities, communicating openly with each other, and treating everyone with respect. Visit our website at www.VeritexBank.com and come see how we're bringing truth and transparency to Texas banking. *Veritex Community Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.* Veritex Community Bank is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, Veritex reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Veritex Community Bank. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential future recruiting partner, please leave your contact information at Recruiting@VeritexBank.com. Work environment and Physical demands: The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The work environment and physical demands are those of a standard office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Disclaimer: This job description is not an inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Veritex Bank reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Veritex Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Veritex Community Bank Corporate Human Resources, Dallas, Texas. We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Other details Pay Type Salary Apply Now 12750 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251, USA Share this job: