Title: Director of Information Security

Location: Miami, FL / Hybrid - 4/1

Direct Hire

Competitive Salary + 10% bonus + benefits

Overview:  

The Director of Information Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the companys comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mitigating risks associated with financial operations. As a key member of the executive team, the Director of Information Security will align security initiatives with business objectives while fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and execute an information security strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory compliance (e.g., FFIEC, PCI-DSS, GLBA).  
• Lead cybersecurity risk management efforts, conducting assessments and establishing risk mitigation protocols.  
• Oversee security architecture, threat detection, and incident response programs to protect financial and customer data.  
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including active engagement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and other regulatory bodies.  
• Serve as the primary liaison for cybersecurity audits, examinations, and regulatory reporting, maintaining strong relationships with financial regulators.  
• Collaborate with IT, risk management, and operations teams to integrate security measures into infrastructure and processes.  
• Drive security awareness training programs for employees to strengthen the organization's cyber resilience.  
• Lead security governance initiatives, reporting to executive leadership on risk posture and incident response readiness.  
• Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, emerging technologies, and industry trends to continuously refine security strategies.  
• Manage security budgets, vendor contracts, and compliance frameworks to optimize security investments.

Required Qualifications:  

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally within banking or financial services.  
• Proven expertise in cyber risk management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks specific to financial institutions.  
• Direct experience working with financial regulators, including OCC, FDIC, with a strong track record of managing regulatory examinations and audit responses.  
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM, IAM, SOC operations, and cloud security.  
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCISO are highly preferred.  
• Experience managing incident response, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.  
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making skills.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Ruben Rabines