Information Security Manager (Business Continuity and Incident Management)

*This is not a remote position. Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided. FirstBank does not sponsor work visas*

**If candidates are related to, living with, dating, or in a familial-like relationship with a current FirstBank employee or FirstBank Board of Director they cannot be considered at this time**

Salary Range

$130K to $150K

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The IT Manager of Security is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the security strategy. They will manage employees of the Security team to ensure the highest standards of security controls for the organization. They are responsible for prevention, detection, and response controls for the company.

What you will do

• Oversee the security controls for the organization.
• Ensure best practices are followed when implementing new processes or technology.
• Support the incident management strategies defined by the organization
• Play a critical role in managing the successful response to a wide range of potential incidents.
• Coordinate, conduct, and document tests of company plans and back-up systems
• Coordinate response during any business disruption within the organization
• Assign tasks and projects to Security staff; monitor progress of projects and task assignments to ensure work is being completed by agreed upon time frames.
• Make decisions as necessary to keep projects on schedule.
• Monitor industry trends and provide guidance to the company as appropriate.
• Train other personnel on the company’s security policies and procedures; maintain and update company-wide security training programs.
• Coordinate with law enforcement to ensure all crimes against FirstBank are properly handled.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy.

Supervises the work of a group of direct reports. Responsible for performance management and evaluations; hiring and staffing, scheduling. Enforces policies and procedures. Directs day-to-day work of employees, through supervision of lead staff or directly. Supervisory responsibilities may be limited to a specific shift or a portion of a function, facility or location. May assist with training and payroll. Coaches and develops staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience and prior supervisory or management experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification, and related experience equivalent to 7 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other technical field
• Minimum of six years related work experience
• Strong background in information security, and associated best practices
• Strong background in incident management and business continuity strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills; ability to balance responsibilities for multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of data communication topologies, protocols, various types of data communications equipment and FirstBank network structure
• Strong understanding of various security technologies, including remote access systems, strong authentication techniques, encryption, and digital certificates
• Strong knowledge of law enforcement practices, and the ability to successfully support and interact with law en