Vice President Information Security

• Lead as the board-appointed Information Security Officer, stewarding the organization’s Information Security Program.


• Update, maintain, and report on the Information Security Program annually to senior leadership and the Board.


• Conduct and refine information security risk assessments, evaluating inherent and residual risks to guide strong decision-making.


• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging threats affecting financial institutions.


• Develop and deliver engaging training programs to crewmembers, volunteers, and members, fostering an informed and security-conscious culture.


• Oversee and validate information security monitoring, configurations, and workflows using modern security tools.


• Establish and enforce strong measures to prevent cybercrime and ensure adherence to laws, contracts, and policies.


• Provide expert consultation, analysis, and reporting to senior management.


• Ensure the protection of crewmembers, members, assets, records, and confidential/proprietary information.


• Evaluate locations, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for enhanced security controls.


• Lead incident response efforts, including documentation, case building, communication, and loss assessment.


• Oversee vendor security reviews and govern access rights, including DNA/System access authorization and auditing.


• Architect and manage defensive security technologies such as:
  
  
  
  • Vulnerability scanning tools
  
  
  • Enterprise-scale firewalls & SIEM
  
  
  • IDS architectures
  
  
  • Application security frameworks
  
  
  • Forensics and investigative capabilities
  
  
  
  


• Guide internal controls and compliance efforts to ensure the organization meets all security obligations.


• Lead and develop your team, setting strategic goals and coaching for continued excellence.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field


• MBA or advanced degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in information security or information risk management


• 3–5 years in a financial institution strongly preferred


• Proven experience in security architecture, system design, IT controls, and enterprise-level risk management


• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously


• Demonstrated success leading teams and influencing across the organization

A Culture of Care and Reward:
You give your best, and we give back with a comprehensive and meaningful rewards package:

• Enjoy 11 paid holidays and generous paid time off to recharge and reset


• Build your future with a 6% 401(k) match


• Receive a $700 annual contribution to your Health Savings Account


• Access our comprehensive maternity leave program to support growing families


• Stay covered with medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance


• Grow your career through leadership development, tuition assistance, and advancement opportunities


• Earn rewards for financial wellness through our Debt Free Club and Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar program


• Thrive in a purpose-driven, people-first culture where your impact matters

This is more than your next job. It’s your next step in changing lives; starting with your own!

About FAIRWINDS Credit Union
At FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Financial Freedom Happens Here. Headquartered in Orlando and proudly serving members for over 70 years, our mission - changing members’ lives on the journey to Financial Freedom - drives everything we do, with a clear vision: Members financially free. Through The FAIRWINDS Way, we champion a culture of integrity, accountability, and teamwork, and we’re nationally endorsed by The Dave Ramsey Show as a trusted provider of financial wellness. Recognized as one of Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Credit Unions and one of Orlando Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, FAIRWINDS is a top workplace where your purpose matters and your growth is supported every step of the way!