Why Westerra?
Here at Westerra Credit Union, every employee counts. Our teams are composed of high-performing individuals committed to being
HONORABLE,
INVENTIVE, and
CURIOUS, which makes them
GREAT! Our team members show up every day authentically being themselves and our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) focus is a critical pillar of our organization. We want you to feel comfortable being
YOU.
All of our team members are working towards the same purpose - to teach one another to prosper. We strive to be a modern financial community where
we all truly belong, both in the eyes of our employees and the members that we serve. We can't wait to see how you will contribute to this purpose, positively and intentionally, by impacting our members’ lives through personal attention, financial education , community engagement and much more. This is true regardless of your role, as we are all member-facing. Founded by schoolteachers in 1934, we are a learning organization at our core and embed a growth mindset in our employees so that we all prosper!
What is the role?
As the Director of Information Security, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall security strategy and operations of our organization. You will lead a team of security professionals and work closely with other departments to implement and maintain effective security measures. The role requires a strong technical background, excellent managerial skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Executes on short to mid-term (1-3 year) goals of the department, which align with the business plan, and organizational objectives.
What will be expected of me?
At Westerra, All People Leaders Are Expected To Support, Reward, Recognize, And Lead High-performing Teams To Drive Westerra Experience Outcomes. They Do This Through
Leadership Attributes: Leaders embrace key foundational human-centric attributes that enable The Way We Lead Behaviors: Authentic, Empathetic, and Adaptive
Leadership Behaviors: Leaders model and coach Westerra’s Core Purpose, Cultural Tenets and Descriptors, and Be Statements
Leadership Foundations: Leaders are effective at The Way We Lead approaches and foundational Westerra leadership responsibilities rolled out through our Westerra Experience University (WXU) and in the Job Architecture.
- Develop and Implement Security Policies – Establish and enforce organizational security policies and procedures to protect the organization’s systems and data.
- Security Infrastructure Management – Manage and maintain the organization’s security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication systems, log management and encryption technologies.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation – Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Incident Response – Lead incident response activities, including investigation of security breaches, and ensure appropriate measures are taken to contain and mitigate risks.
- Compliance and Audit – Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g. GLBA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and participate in internal and external audits.
- Security Awareness and Training – Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training for employees to promote a security-conscious culture.
- Budget and Resource Management - Develop and manage the information security budget and allocate resources effectively.
- Vendor Management – Evaluate and manage relationships with security vendors and service providers.
- Team Leadership and Development – Lead and mentor a team of security professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Direct short- and long-term staffing needs and development
- Responsible for the overall budget for the department
- Attends community events relevant to business needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Will I have Direct Reports? Yes
What am I bringing?
Experience/Education
- Proven experience as a senior information security leader, with at least 10 years of experience in information security or related fields.
- Professional security management certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA) is highly desirable.
- Experience in planning, organizing, and developing security programs and policies.
- Experience with cloud security, mobile security, and emerging technologies in financial services is a plus.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to Learn and demonstrate that learning on the job
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Must maintain high-level of confidentiality
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including board level.
- In-dept knowledge of risk management, security governance, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Accountable for the achievement of results and metrics that contribute to the success of the department
- Uses advanced logic to make highly complex judgements with a noticeable impact on the department and functional results
- Master of core functional area and how it fits within the organization and competitive environment
- Ability to negotiate and influence (change, team, business units, executive leaders)
- Ability to manage multiple areas of responsibility
What is the work environment like, and are there physical requirements for this role?
- Office environment
- Works primarily at desk
- Flexible, dispersed team environment both on Westerra campus and remote
- May require occasional travel to various sites in Denver metro area
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Salary : in addition to the starting annual range of $122,022 – $155,578, this role is also eligible for Westerra’s self-funding reward plan. This plan pays out a cash incentive annually if the company hits specific criteria tied to our financial goals and you will have a direct impact on the outcome of those results!
What are some of our benefit offerings?
- Three health plans through UMR that offer a variety of coverage options, including HSA and FSA options
- Two dental plans through Delta Dental
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
- 20+ days of paid time off (PTO) per year
- Anniversary time off that consists of 1+ days of paid leave for each anniversary year (PLAY)
- 16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year
- 11+ paid holidays
- 401(k) that includes up to 6% match
- Up to $5250 per year for educational reimbursement
- 2 weeks of paid parental leave
- Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home office reimbursement for hybrid/remote roles
- Individualized learning and development programs
Application Window: Please note, applications will be accepted until at least August 1, 2024.