Information Security Director jobs in Colorado

Summary:

The Director of Information Security Operations and Engineering serves as the process owner for all outgoing activities related to the security operations and engineering teams and functions for OTS and its partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads the information security engineering, application security and security operations teams to facilitate the design, implementation, and management of security technologies and services in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Partners with IT and enterprise architecture leaders to select security technologies and services that effectively manage cyber risk while aligning with partner business objectives and constraints
• Provides input into the selection and oversight of 3rd party vendors and service providers who are integral to the security program
• Develops and guides security teams, ensuring they possess the necessary skills and capabilities to effectively carry out their responsibilities
• Collaborates with the CISO to develop strategic, tactical, and financial plans supporting the information security program

Qualifications: 

Formal Education & Certification:

• Baccalaureate degree in information management or a related field or equivalent experience
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or comparable certification
• 10 years working in information security.
• 7 years minimum in an Information Security Leadership Role

Knowledge & Experience:

• General understanding of information security regulations and compliance requirements, including PCI, IT General Controls, SOC1, SOC2, FFIEC, and NCUA.
• Poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
• Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in a user-friendly approach.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Standards of Performance:

• Professional representation of Open Technology Solutions.
• Job knowledge/timely, accurate and efficient performance.
• Adherence to OTS’s policies and procedures.
• Promotes and ensures highest level of customer service
• Confidentiality of all records.
• Timeliness in meeting regulatory guidelines
• Compliance to regulatory requirements
• Cost effectiveness and productivity of departmental operations.
• Success in meeting individual, departmental, and corporate goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Security Operations and Engineering Teams

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required periodically to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is regularly required to sit for long stretches of time speaking on the phone
• Requires extensive typing
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• The employee may be required to lift up to twenty-five pounds.
• Job has the following vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• General office environment with low noise levels
• 40-hour on-site and remote work week as agreed with their manager
• Travel may be required for this position

Bonus & Benefits:

• This position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 20% based on company and individual performance.
• The OTS benefits package includes medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, 401K plans with fully vested matching, Open Vacation, paid sick/personal leave, company-paid life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability, student loan paydown program, tuition reimbursement, 529 Children’s Education Savings Program, and so much more.