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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Information Security Operations - **Company:** First Mid Bank & Trust - **Location:** Mattoon, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,720.0 - $291,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, IT Management, OSI Models, Networking Basics, Information Technology, Cybercrime - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18050052?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18050052%2FDirector-Information-Security-Operations-Illinois-Mattoon ## About the Role * Previous Information Security or IT Leadership Experience within Financial Services Preferred * 8+ years Information Security experience or related IT experience * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field work experience/continuous education * Advanced Security Certifications - ex. CISSP, CEH, CCSP, CASP+ is a plus and/or obtaining certifications within 18 months of employment. * Proven security competencies around all sectors of Cyber Security Skills: * Interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, that will allow good communication to a diverse range of individuals with various levels of computer skills. * Report Writing, * Verbal Communication. The ability to Analyze data via its trends and patterns and communicate with stakeholders * Problem solving skills * Strong technical skills. * Familiarity with banking * Experience with the OSI Model, network concepts, operating systems and endpoint-based operating system. * Adequate knowledge of both internal policies and procedures and the respective state and federal laws and regulations governing departmental functions to ensure performance of individual job duties within the proper control environment. ## Description The Director of Information Security Operations is responsible for leading and advancing the organization's enterprise information security program to protect First Mid Bank & Trust and its subsidiaries from evolving cyber and information security risks. This position requires a highly ethical, analytical, and strategic leader capable of managing multiple priorities in a complex, regulated environment. The role provides leadership and oversight of the internal Security Operations Center (SOC), third-party information security service providers, and plays large roles within information security audit and assessment activities. The Director of Information Security Operations is responsible for strengthening the organization's security posture, enhancing threat detection and incident response capabilities, supporting regulatory and compliance requirements, and ensuring information security risks are identified, assessed, communicated, and appropriately managed across the enterprise. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Lead and Manage the Information Security Team Function * Own and Execute the Information Security Strategy * Oversee Enterprise Security Technologies and Solutions * Establish and Enhance Security Processes and Controls * Manage and triage First Mid Security Issues and Incidents * Lead/Manage/Assist First Mid-Information Security/Organizational Projects * First Line of Defense Testing/Threat Hunting * Strengthen Enterprise Cyber Resilience * Partner Across the Enterprise * Manage and assist with internal pen testing and internal systems auditing. * Manage Infosec Policies and KRI's * On-call rotation responsibilities ## Related Videos - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [What Makes Open Source Work: Licensing and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1416-what-makes-open-source-work-licensing-and-beyond) - [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) - [Going Quantum: The future of the internet ...](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/672-going-quantum-the-future-of-the-internet) ## Related Articles - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [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) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)