Information Security Officer

Description

About Us:

ConnectOne Bank proves that putting people first is a better way to do business. At ConnectOne, we’re builders — of businesses, communities, and equity. Most importantly, we’re building opportunities. Our mission is to ensure our employees feel empowered to make important decisions, reach their potential and truly make an impact.

ConnectOne is a growth organization by design; it is part of our DNA and we take pride in seeing our employees grow with us. Founded in 2005 by an entrepreneur, we have grown into a high-performing commercial bank, inspiring a new model for our industry’s future. By embracing technology and all the ways it can help us become a world-class service organization, we support small business owners by fueling their mission. 

People First is the blueprint for our culture. It is at the foundation of everything we do and the decisions we make. At 

ConnectOne, you have the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic culture and team. Develop your forward-thinking skills, thrive in an entrepreneurial setting, and succeed at “a better place to be”. 

ConnectOne Bank is an Equal Housing and Equal Opportunity Lender, and a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

About This Role:

The Information Security Officer will assist ConnectOne Bank in upholding the utmost standards of risk and cyber security within the organization. The candidate will lead all aspects of the Bank’s dedication to safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all physical and electronic information assets within the institution. The candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate the Bank’s data and cybersecurity policies and guidelines to ensure that all information systems are secure, and safeguarded throughout the Bank and follow privacy, customer trust and information security laws and regulations applicable to financial institutions. 

In This Role You Will:

• Support the Bank’s “People First” focus and rules of engagement—maintaining a professional demeanor, working as an active member of the CNOB team, providing all clients excellent service, always striving to make ConnectOne Bank “A Better Place to Be”.
• Use a thorough knowledge of industry practices in relation to current data/cyber security solutions and management of data/cyber security.
• Support the Bank on project boards to ensure strong security posture for ongoing compliance. As well as prepare written reports as needed.
• Take charge of Incident Response Plan, conducting annual plan testing, and ensuring training is comprehensive and covers up-to-date policies and protocols.
• Develop, enforce, and evaluate guidelines on information protection and risk assessments that affect every department within the Bank, supporting the IT Risk Management procedure.
• Review the results of the data protection audit making recommendations for improvements. This will involve liaison with senior staff across the organization
• Evaluate, assess, provide insights, and suggest improvements for the advancement and expansion of the technology infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and technological systems.
• Protect systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
• Work with collaborators to define business and systems requirements for new technology security implementations.
• Recognize problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations.
• Collect data on current cybersecurity measures for risk analysis and write systems status reports regularly.
• Grant credentials to authorized users, supervise access-related activities, and check for unregistered information changes.
• Help lead employee training to prevent phishing and other forms of cyberattack.
• Monitor constantly for attacks and run appropriate defensive protocols if a breach occurs.
• Conduct testing to identify vulnerabilities and collaborate with the cybersecurity team to update defensive protocols when vital.
• Keep users advised by preparing performance reports, communicating system status.
• Lead with a focus on cybersecurity, handle IT teams and develop strategies for cybersecurity efforts. Write rules and regulations regarding cybersecurity decisions.
• Ensure the development, deployment, operations, implementation, and support of component information systems that are consistent with cyber security policies and procedures.
• Serve as a first responder to any cyber security event within the department and perform vital functions in identifying, mitigating, reviewing, documenting, and reporting findings.
• Lead 3rd party security tests to ensure they align with institution's criteria.
• Lead the vendor relationship of the bank’s IT Security solutions to ensure performance remains consistently at a high level and in line with industry standards.
• Ensure all documentation pertaining to IT Security is maintained and provided to vital individuals when requested for bank audits. 

Must Haves:

• Knowledge of IT Security standards, protocols and industry procedures.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN/SD-WAN networking and current standards of protocols.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State banking regulations. 
• Hands-on exposure to providing IT Security, IT Networking, and IT Systems operational support in a medium to large scale organization, with innovative computing systems.
• Excellent leadership ability.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to research, explain and recommend solutions in security situations.
• Understanding of securing and hardening networks and connected devices systems to keep them current with industry standards.
• Work in a team environment as well as individually.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong “People First” interest and ability.
• Ability to analyze problems and find solutions.
• Ability to deliver the bank’s cyber security status to upper management when required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required in computer science, information management or equivalent
• At least 10 years of dynamic experience in Information Technology/Cyber Security and banking industry
• Must be an intelligent and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the senior management team and who is able to communicate security-related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff. Acting as a liaison IT and business process owners. 

Bonus Points For:

• Certification such as CISA, CISM or CISSP (or willingness to pursue)
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Additional Information

Benefits:

• World class health, vision, and dental benefits on day one
• 401k with employer match
• Hybrid work from home (depending on role)
• Employee appreciation events (team building, softball games, food truck days, etc..)
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Wellness programs (flu shot, preventive care, health programs and services discounts, etc..)
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Employee Discount perks
• CNOB Community Service Events

….and much, much more!

Studies have shown that individuals from underrepresented groups, may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need. We hope you're open to learning new skills and growing with us. We encourage you to apply to continue making us “a better place to be!”

ConnectOne Bank is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ConnectOne Bank also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.