Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Deputy CISO

Trustmark's mission is to improve wellbeing - for everyone. It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture. It is a culture we can only realize by building trust. Trust established by ensuring associates feel respected, valued and heard. At Trustmark, you'll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture of diversity and inclusion where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves. At Trustmark, we have a commitment to welcoming people, no matter their background, identity or experience, to a workplace where they feel safe being their whole, authentic selves. A workplace made up of diverse, empowered individuals that allows ideas to thrive and enables us to bring the best to our colleagues, clients and communities.

About the role

Responsible for direct leadership of Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity functions and serve as the Deputy CISO. Works with peers in identity management and governance risk and compliance to accomplish the mission of information security. Partners with C-Suite. Leads a high-performing team of security engineers, business continuity and disaster recovery professionals, as well as directly participates in shaping information security enterprise strategy. As a member of the IT Senior Leadership team, partners with all areas of IT and Trustmark business units to identify and mitigate risks which may impact business operations.

Key Accountabilities :

Lead team and develop talent

Provide thought leadership within Trustmark in the areas of Information Security cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery.

Lead and build a team of security professionals, including setting direction, providing feedback, managing performance, and developing employees.

Coach and mentor to build team strength and capabilities.

Cybersecurity technology leadership

Working with security architecture determine current and future cybersecurity technology needs and maintain an ongoing technology roadmap focused on detection, prevention, and response.

Establish technology partnerships with the IT organization to ensure the success of cybersecurity technologies.

Partner with all levels of Trustmark leadership in furthering the sharing of cybersecurity, maturity continuum in support of evolving business needs.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery leadership

Oversee and direct business continuity and disaster recovery programs to ensure effectiveness.

Demonstrate direct leadership of the Trustmark crisis management plans.

Operational leadership

Accountable for ensuring effective management of all technology operated by the team.

Partner with the IT organization to utilize established IT operational processes.

Provide operational and cybersecurity metrics which demonstrate the value of cybersecurity investment.

Identifying opportunities to improve risk posture, developing solutions for remediating, or mitigating risks and assessing the residual risk.

Strategic leadership

Strong focus on relationship management across the enterprise to ensure success of the information security program.

Working with the CISO, security peers, and IT colleagues to mature programs under their leadership.

Partnering with Legal, Compliance, and the Privacy Office to identify and address cyber risks to the organization, partners, customers, etc.

Maintaining strong working relationships with individuals and groups involved in managing information risks across the organization.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 10+ years of cybersecurity technical experience and 7+ years of leadership experience

Proven experience engaging with C-Suite executives, including regular presentations and strategic interactions with the Executive Leadership Team.

Executing business continuity and resiliency strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives.

Proficient in conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses. Ability to identify potential threats that can impact business operations.

Proficiency in disaster recovery and business continuity industry standards and best practices

Leadership and effective communication skills, with a strong ability to analyze and problem resolution, while also being self-motivated and results driven

A deep understanding of cybersecurity, security risk management, MSSPs, SIEM tools, etc.

Knowledge of security risk reporting, analytics, metrics, etc.

Knowledge of and experience with privacy and security law issues, particularly HIPAA.

Demonstrated track record of developing talent internally, along with attracting top talent externally.

Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms to all levels of management including senior leaders.

Strong collaboration, problem-solving and analytical skills along with strong business acumen.

Knowledge of NIST CSF, CCPA, NYDFS, HITRUST, PCI-DSS, SOC 1 Type ll, SOC2 Type ll.

Preferred :

Leadership experience with Identity and Access Management or Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

CISM and CISSP certifications.

The compensation range for this role is (based on the corporate location in Lake Forest, Illinois) :

$164,989.00 - $306,408.00 per year

The final salary offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for commission. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive salary within the market.

Brand : Trustmark

Come join a team at Trustmark that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well. Trustmark benefits include health / dental / vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.

Trustmark is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.? We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team of colleagues who contribute to Trustmark's mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security. At Trustmark, you'll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

When you join Trustmark, you become part of an organization that makes a positive difference in people's lives. You will play a vital role in delivering on our mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security. Our customers tell us they simply appreciate the personal attention and knowledgeable service. Others tell us we've changed their lives.

At Trustmark, you'll be part of a close-knit team. You'll enjoy abundant opportunities to grow your career. That's why so many of our associates stay at Trustmark and thrive. Trustmark benefits from more than 100 years of experience but pairs that rich history with a palpable sense of optimism, growth and excitement for what's ahead - and beyond. This is a place where associates bring their whole selves to work each day. A place where you can be yourself. Whatever your beyond is, you can achieve it at Trustmark.