Director, Information Security

Experteer Overview As Director of Information Security, you will lead UFCU’s enterprise cyber risk program and shape security strategy to enable secure innovation. You will partner with senior leaders to align security priorities with business goals, risk tolerance, and regulatory expectations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executives and the Board, fostering a member-first, security-by-design culture. Based in Austin, you’ll drive cross-functional collaboration and operational resilience at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Define and own the enterprise information security and cyber risk strategy, roadmap, and policies aligned with business aims and regulatory expectations * Oversee design, implementation, and operation of a comprehensive security program (governance, architecture, infrastructure, cloud, IAM, vulnerability management, SOC) * Embed security-by-design into digital banking and member-facing platforms in collaboration with Technology, Product, and Risk teams * Establish and maintain information security governance standards and leadership forums; ensure regulatory and industry framework compliance * Lead risk assessments, audits, remediation, and sustained closure of findings * Manage continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience, and enterprise operational resilience initiatives * Oversee day-to-day security operations, incident response, and crisis management with executive reporting * Lead third-party risk management and data protection efforts in collaboration with Legal and Data teams * Build and develop a high-performing security organization across Governance, Risk, Compliance, Engineering, Architecture, and Operations * Collaborate across technology, risk, and business units to balance security with experience and innovation * Translate technical risk into clear business impact and investment decisions for executives and the Board * Develop and monitor information security budgets and resource planning * Participate in strategic planning to drive department and organizational goals Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or equivalent * Minimum 10 years of information security/tech experience * Minimum 7 years of management and supervisory leadership experience * 5-7+ years leading cybersecurity teams with strategy, budget, and vendor management * Senior security leadership experience in financial services or regulated environments * Experience supporting regulatory examinations and remediation activities * Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GIAC or equivalent) Key requirements *

• to drive department and organizational goals Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or equivalent * Minimum 10 years of information security/tech experience * Minimum 7 years of management and supervisory leadership experience * 5-7+ years leading cybersecurity teams with strategy, budget, and vendor management * Senior security leadership experience in financial services or regulated environments * Experience supporting regulatory examinations and remediation activities * Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, GIAC or equivalent) Key requirements *