Information Security Officer
FHLBank Topeka’s products, services and programs help our member financial institutions provide affordable credit and support housing and community development efforts. We are accepting resumes for the position listed below.
Information Security Officer
The individual in this position directs the FHLBank’s enterprise security program by:
(1) implementing the FHLBank’s Enterprise Security Policy and providing regular updates to the board of directors;
(2) independently evaluating the security controls used to protect the FHLBank’s information technology (IT) resources and data;
(3) determining that there is clear documentation of the FHLBank’s enterprise security framework;
(4) recommending enhancements to security controls;
(5) determining the scope of independent network security and penetration tests to be performed each year in consultation with the Internal Audit department;
(6) providing security awareness training to FHLBank business partners; and
(7) evaluating security controls and processes used by moderate and high-risk vendors to ensure their information security practices align with FHLBank practices.
Additionally, this individual supports business units in developing the overall security strategy and in the development and modification of security-related policies and procedures. This position has significant interaction and communication with the IT department, all other business units and business partner levels to cooperatively identify enterprise security needs and to independently evaluate options to enhance the FHLBank’s enterprise security program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business or related field required. Master’s degree and/or professional certification (i.e., CISSP, CISM) preferred.
- Specialized level of competency with eight to ten years similar or related professional experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of hardware systems, system software, networks and application software development lifecycle methodologies.
- Knowledge and practical experience in system and information security.
- Ability to research and ascertain best-practices concepts relative to all aspects of both system environment and information security.
- Problem analysis and resolution at both the strategic and tactical levels.
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to give presentations.
- Inquiring mindset with the ability to think analytically and provide effective challenge, where appropriate.
- Ability to work with all levels of management to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines while simultaneously managing multiple projects.
- Experience using MS Office including Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to conduct meetings and work and travel independently.
In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan, student loan repayment assistance and much more.
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