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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Information Security - **Company:** University Federal Credit Union - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/director-information-security-austin-tx-usa-58828212 ## About the Role * 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 * ## Description 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 * ## Related Videos - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Convincing Product teams to Adopt Gitops in a Large Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1936-convincing-product-teams-to-adopt-gitops-in-a-large-org) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)