Director of Information Security and Technical Operations

Overview: Director of Information Security and Technical Operations Duties: =====================================================================

The Director of Information Security and Technical Operations is responsible for the strategy, implementation and day to day management of the Company’s information security program and core technology operations, including infrastructure, network administration and shared technology services. This role is critical for a regulated financial institution and ensures the Company meets and maintains FTC, NYDFS, SOC 2, NIST, and other applicable regulatory and industry standards. Pay Range: USD $170,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr. Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Develop, own, and continuously improve the Company’s enterprise-wide Information Security Program, including strategy, policies, standards and roadmap, in alignment with business and regulatory requirements (FTC Safeguards Rule, SOC 2, NIST 800‑53/CSF, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500). * Direct and lead day‑to‑day security operations and maintain ongoing operation of secure network architectures, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNS, connectivity with vendors, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring across cloud and on‑prem environments. * Oversee core technology operations, including IT infrastructure, network administration, endpoint management, identity and access management and core productivity/tech services platforms. * Own the security and technology controls required for SOC 2 audits, including evidence collection, control operation, remediation plans, and engagement with external auditors and customer due diligence teams. * Implement and maintain a risk management framework aligned to NIST and serve as the Company’s designated Qualified Individual for purposes of the FTC Safeguards Rule, overseeing compliance with NYDFS 23 NYCRR Pa