Director, Information Security - Hybrid

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Our core mission at FHLBank Indianapolis is to provide reliable and readily available liquidity to our member institutions to support housing finance and community development. Simply put, we’re a bank for banks, credit unions, community development financial institutions and insurers across Indiana and Michigan. We also assist in meeting the economic and housing needs of communities and families through grants and subsidized advances that support affordable housing and economic development.

But enough about us, let’s talk about you.

Are you looking for a company that views their employees as their greatest asset?

A company that’s dedicated to making a difference in the community? So much so they pay their employees to volunteer?

Do you want to join a talented workforce that prioritizes equal opportunity within an inclusive culture, and promotes learning and development, unique skills/ideas, and employee engagement?

If you’ve said yes to these questions, then we might be a match!

Here is what we offer:

• Flexible hybrid workforce model: Onsite three days a week and two days remote. We also offer remote flex days!

• Fantastic, competitive pay and total rewards

• Industry-high 401(k) match: up to 6% PLUS…an additional 4% contribution!

• Tuition reimbursement assistance: To help you continue to develop personally and professionally.

• Student loan repayment assistance: That’s right, we will help you repay outstanding student loans!

• Awesome Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision benefits and even pet (you read that right) insurance!

• Generous time off: Vacation, paid federal holidays, birthday month floating holiday, volunteer day and summer hours program

• “Dress for your day” dress code: You choose the appropriate work attire based on what your day looks like.

Statistics show that it is less likely for some candidates to submit their application if they don't meet all the criteria within the job description. If this is you, we encourage you to give yourself a chance and submit your application anyway, as you may be the perfect match for this role!  ​

Purpose:

The Director, Information Security is a key leadership role within the organization, responsible for supporting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in maintaining and advancing the organization's cybersecurity strategies, operations, and programs. The Director, Information Security will oversee the daily management of security governance and identity and access management and will play a pivotal role in supporting and collaborating with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee and enhance the company’s cybersecurity posture.  This role is directly responsible for overseeing the strategy, architecture, and operations of the enterprise IAM program, ensuring secure and efficient management of enterprise identities across the organization. This role will also partner with the CISO as a key leader within the organization and will be expected to drive continuous improvement in the security posture of FHLBI and the Information Security program. This role combines technical expertise and execution with leadership skills to drive IAM and governance initiatives and manage the assigned personnel. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing and managing the company's information security program, and will be instrumental in the development and operational implementation of information security strategies, policies, processes, and procedures to protect the company's assets

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or abilities required of persons so classified. The Bank reserves the right to alter or amend this description at any time.           

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist the CISO in formulating and executing the organization's information security strategy, policies, and programs.

• Lead and manage the IAM and security governance program teams, ensuring the timely execution of processes and mitigation of associated risks.

• Develop and implement security processes and technologies to align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews to uphold the highest standards of data protection and governance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Internal Audit, Compliance, and Enterprise Risk Management to execute business processes.

• Act as a mentor and leader, fostering growth and development within the information security team.

• Actively manage programs and/or project portfolios that involve significant business and technical complexity and provide consistent program status and progress against objectives to meet established framework control requirements, compliance, and oversight.

• Interpret security policies, regulations, standards and other mandates into security control requirements and assess against those requirements.

• Contribute and champion information security best practices and innovation at the program level.

• Lead meetings and execute ongoing oversight of identity and access management and security governance programs.

• Responsibilities include leading and coordinating responses to external and internal audits and ensuring overall adherence to information security policies and standards.

• Evaluate, measure, and report on strategic effectiveness of the information security program.

• Review and contribute to program documentation and communication including, but not limited to, all notices, guidance, directives, standard operating procedures, recommendations, and briefings.

• Design and author information security policies, standards, and governance procedures.

• Partner with various business units to enhance security policies/procedures.

• Prepare and present executive level presentations, metrics, and status reports.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in an information technology related field or equivalent experience.

• Proven track record of leadership in information security, with at least 8 years of relevant experience. 

• 3+ years of managerial experience and the ability to demonstrate success as a supervisor.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS). 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable. 

• Strategic thinking with a keen understanding of organizational priorities and business alignment. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic and high-pressure environments. 

• Leadership and mentoring abilities to inspire and develop a high-performing team. 

• Ability to balance technical expertise with business acumen to make informed decisions.  Develop and maintain governance, controls, policies, standards, and procedures.

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and planning skills.

• Strong background and understanding of Identity and Access Management practices and principles.

• Knowledge of resource management principles and techniques.

• Skill in creating policies, standards, and procedures that reflect security objectives.

• Experience in developing detailed strategic recommendations to solve current and future security issues; identify gaps and propose effective mitigating strategies.

• Strong collaboration, teamwork, and relationship building skills across technical and business functions in the organization.

• Strong organization and documentation skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to team and senior leadership regularly.

• Ability to uphold and model the Bank’s Guiding Principles.

FHLBank Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.