VP CyberSecurity

Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications.

We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation.
 

Primary Function

The VP Cybersecurity, under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), will oversee and coordinate IT governance, risk, security awareness and identity & access management activities, ensuring alignment with business strategic plans, and initiatives. This role shall ensure efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity function, including workflow, scheduling, staffing, budget, communications, and events. 

Principal Duties:

List of required duties below. Distinguish on-site duties with an *. Examples below.

• Security Engineering:
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of security infrastructure. Ensure that security measures are integrated into all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Security Operations:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the security team, including monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. Ensure that security incidents are promptly identified, investigated, and mitigated.
• Cyber Security Threat Management and Response:
  • Develop and implement strategies for identifying, assessing, and responding to cyber threats. Coordinate with other departments to ensure a unified response to security incidents.
• Strategy: 
  • Develop and implement functional and organizational processes and procedures. 
  • Provide operational guidance to the CISO and develop a detailed technology roadmap for Information security tools and services. 
• Program Coordination: 
  • Serve as the first point of contact for project managers on key projects. 
  • Participate in project status meetings with the CISO and executive team. 
• Communication and Training: 
  • Organize training and development initiatives for cybersecurity staff. 
  • Counsel, coach, and aid in the development of cybersecurity staff. 
  • Address matters of discipline, promotion, salary, and other staff-related issues. 
• IAM Activities: 
  • Facilitate use of technology-based tools to review, design, and implement IAM products and services. 
  • Identify / evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls, and opportunities for improvement. 
  • Align IAM processes across the organization and develop standards for use. 
  • Co-lead IAM selection processes and evaluate existing and emerging technologies. 

*These essential functions are fundamental to the role, and must be performed on-site, as they cannot physically be performed remotely. In addition, the Company has determined that an in-person presence is important to critical components of our work, including oversight, training, collaboration, and productivity. Items not marked (*) as essential on-site, may still require partial on-site work to perform the role satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

• MBA or MA in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field experience is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant work experience, including substantial leadership or managerial experience in cybersecurity. 
• Experience in creating or maturing staff development programs. 
• Experience or certification in process improvement techniques (e.g., CISSP). 
• One or more of the following certifications: Project Management Professional, Enterprise Project Management, Certified Information Professional, Zero-Trust.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Track record of proficiency in communicating complex issues to diverse audiences. 
• Ability to manage and motivate large, diverse, and complex teams. 
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and general security technologies. 
• Excellent presentation skills, especially with senior executive audiences. 
• Strong knowledge or experience in other business units or functional areas. 
• Positive influencing skills. 
• Understanding of business needs and commitment to high-quality service. 
• Strong decision-making, organization, prioritization, and rationalization skills. 
• Accessibility and ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Confident, energetic self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. 
• Good judgment, sense of urgency, and commitment to high standards of ethics. 
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency and personal integrity. 

Additional Information

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

By applying to this position candidate acknowledges that this is not a remote role and is required to be on-site.

Additional Information:

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.

 

All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

Company Benefits:

Newrez is a great place to work but we are only as strong as our greatest asset, our employees, so we believe in rewarding them!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match

• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave

• Pet insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Loan Program

• The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members

Newrez NOW:

• Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more

• 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice

• Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee

• Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions

Equal Employment Opportunity 
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

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