Chief Information Security Officer

Company: The Federal Savings Bank

Role summary

Chief Information Security Officer is a role at The Federal Savings Bank in Chicago, Illinois, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-29. Salary: USD 194,289–291,433 per year. Experience level: 10+.

Job title
Chief Information Security Officer
Company
The Federal Savings Bank
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Work arrangement
hybrid
Category
Cybersecurity
Salary
USD 194,289–291,433 per year
Experience level
10+
Date posted
2026-08-29

Ready for a high-impact leadership role where you can shape the security strategy for a major financial institution? This Chief Information Security Officer position offers a significant salary range and the opportunity to lead a critical function, ensuring the safety and integrity of sensitive data. It's a chance to make a real difference at the executive level.

Job description

Description

The Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for managing the information and cyber security function within the IT department of The Federal Savings Bank. This position defines strategy, plans and executes projects, oversees vendors, performs hands-on technology work, monitors and analyzes operational results of the technology environment, and responds to information security incidents. The CISO is an expert in multiple IT functions and is responsible for implementing best practices for technology architecture and IT processes. This role is based out of The Federal Savings Bank Chicago, IL headquarters and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer.

Qualified candidates must be available to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite/2 days remote).

What We Offer:

Holidays and Paid Time Off that increases with length of employment

Company culture that fosters work/life harmony

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans

FSA and HSA plan options

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Home Loan Discount

401k with partial match

In-house virtual training opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge

Career advancement

Big bank capability with a national footprint, small-bank feel

Full Benefit Offering

Duties and Responsibilities

Information Security:

Responsible for the strategy, design and oversight of the Bank’s Information Security technology infrastructure implemented by the bank’s technology services providers

Provide subject matter expertise for network security topics related to network, server and client technology architectures such as intrusion detection and prevention, antivirus and APT, data loss prevention, firewall, Internet proxy, VPN, etc.

Develop documentation to support ongoing security systems operations, maintenance and specific problem resolution

Research and review new and emerging technologies and trends

Administer the bank’s information security technology

Design and build a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) and response process for the Bank; lead the CIRT for information security incidents

Monitor the department’s responsiveness to requests, problems and disasters and ensure that IT processes are followed

Policy, Project, and Team Management:

Coordinate users, Bank IT resources, and service provider staff to implement solutions that will meet or exceed customer, management, and regulator expectations

Manage and own project delivery within budget, scope, quality, and time requirements

Manage information security analyst personnel, daily activities, and project delivery

Identify and manage risk and issues throughout each information security project

Monitor project progress, ensure deliverables are met, and communicate status to sponsors for information security projects

Create appropriate documentation for projects include task plans, Gantt charts, resource plans, status reports, risk logs, etc.

Develop implementation test plans and assist implementation vendors with information security applications, hardware and systems testing as needed

Facilitate integration among different technical teams for planning and executing projects

Develop and implement Bank Information Security policies

Apply corporate policies to information security practices

Lead the remediation of vulnerability assessments related to technology infrastructure

Lead the development and implementation of Information Security controls

Lead the review and development of information security technology standards

Other:

Oversee hardware, software, and service selection processes for information security solutions

Negotiate pricing with vendors

Define departmental budget and track expenditures

Approve all technology purchases

Manage vendor services/vendor relationships to ensure delivery of products and services level targets

Clearly communicate performance expectations of staff

Actively seek suggestions for improvement of IT performance from IT staff and all TFSB employees

Identify best practices and design policies and processes for the bank’s information security function

Mentor technical staff on information security functions

Maintain a training plan for IT staff on information security functions

Maintain a positive work environment

Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Expert knowledge of Active Directory/LDAP Directory Services and Windows Server, Linux OS, and m365 administration and security

Knowledge of SQL Server

Expert knowledge of Authentication Protocols, MFA

Expert knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, TCP/IP, UDP

Familiar with common security tools

Familiar with penetration testing concepts

Familiar with vulnerability scanning

Familiar with firewalls/routers/IPS/IDS

Experience with creating technical documentation

Proficient in Microsoft applications (Access, Excel, Word, Project)

Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures

Familiar with VOIP technologies and implementations

Understanding of computer systems security issues

Ability to work well with other technicians

Expert project management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop polished communications for the entire bank, senior management and IT staff

Ability to define complex problems and propose solutions

Ability to effectively coach employees and lead and direct the work of others

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally with employees and senior executives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology specialty, or related field

Minimum 10 years’ information security management experience

5+ years of department management experience

Banking/FFIEC regulatory experience required

Mortgage Banking experience preferable

Information Security industry certifications a plus

CISM or CISSP certification preferable

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