Job Specifications
Job Title: Vice President, Information Security
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Salary Range: $135,000 - $140,000 Base Annual Salary
Status: Interviewing Immediately
About the Opportunity
Are you a strategic cybersecurity leader ready to shape the defense architecture of a premier financial institution?
Dexian is partnering with one of the best-growing banks in California to find a high-impact Vice President of Information Security to join their team in Santa Rosa.
In this senior-level role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP / Information Security Officer, proactively managing the bank's cybersecurity posture. You will bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy—collaborating across IT, Compliance, and Audit to ensure the absolute confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data.
If you are a forward-thinking security expert who excels at threat mitigation, vendor management, and building scalable security frameworks, we want to speak with you.
What You Will Do
As the VP of Information Security, you will lead strategic initiatives, oversee critical security platforms, and drive comprehensive risk reduction efforts.
Strategy & Leadership
Strategic Roadmap: Partner closely with the SVP/ISO to define, execute, and mature the bank’s long-term information security roadmap.
Advisory Role: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during audits, compliance exams, and board reporting.
Team Development: Mentor junior security staff and assist in building a highly capable, scalable information security team.
Security Operations & Threat Management
Platform Oversight: Manage and optimize a layered security architecture, including email security, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and DLP.
Threat Mitigation: Continuously monitor and report on emerging cybersecurity threats. Lead incident response efforts and diagnose complex security issues (e.g., misconfigured DNS, weak ciphers, insecure protocols).
Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to ensure seamless monitoring and rapid response to security events.
Technology Implementation: Research, evaluate, and deploy advanced security technologies (SIEM, CASB, EDR) to enhance the bank's defensive capabilities.
Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Policy Enforcement: Develop and enforce security policies strictly aligned with GLBA, FFIEC, and NIST CSF standards.
Secure Deployment: Collaborate with the IT department to ensure all new product deployments and system upgrades comply with internal security policies.
Audit Management: Help coordinate audits, track findings, and drive all remediation efforts to a successful conclusion.
Who You Are
A Strategic Defender: You have a deep understanding of the current threat landscape and proven mitigation strategies.
A Technical Expert: You possess a strong grasp of IT concepts, cloud security (AWS, Azure), network architecture, SD-WAN, firewalls, and virtualization.
A Collaborative Communicator: You can seamlessly translate complex technical risks into business terms for executives, auditors, and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior advisory role. Experience in a regulated financial services environment is highly desired.
Framework Knowledge: Deep expertise in security frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Windows 10, Server 2016/2019, M365, Active Directory, LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, and IPS.
Education: BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CRISC strongly preferred.
Why Apply?
Impact: Take ownership of the security posture for a bank that is rapidly expanding its footprint.
Innovation: Work with a modern tech stack and have the authority to recommend and implement cutting-edge security tools.
Culture & Benefits: Join a highly collaborative, cross-functional team that values professional growth and community impact (including paid volunteer hours).
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
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About the Company
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with nearly 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT and professional staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was launched in 2023 and created from the combination of DISYS, Signature Consultants, and other strategic acquisitions.
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