DIRECTOR OF CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY

At Sandia Area, every position plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to deliver high-value banking and lending services that strengthen the financial well-being of our members and community. Each team member is expected to embody our core values of Service, Sustainability, Efficiency, Trust, Stewardship, and Growth, contributing to our vision of empowering lifelong achievement through better banking. While specific responsibilities vary by role, every position carries universal expectations aligned with its level of responsibility and authority across the organization.

As a Director at Sandia Area, you provide strategic oversight for your department, ensuring its initiatives align with organizational goals and values. You are entrusted with fostering cross-departmental collaboration, driving innovation, and modeling the accountability and stewardship necessary to achieve long-term success. Your leadership directly contributes to the credit union's ability to deliver on its mission of empowering members and the community through better banking.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Director of Cybersecurity and Information Security is responsible for developing, implementing, and maturing the Credit Union's cybersecurity program through strategic coordination, governance, and enterprise collaboration. This role leads through influence across IT and business units, aligning cybersecurity priorities with business strategy and risk management goals. The Director partners closely with the Chief Risk Officer to ensure a unified approach to cyber resilience, compliance, and data protection across the organization.

Duties and responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead by example, reinforce, and consistently uphold Sandia Area's Values : Service, Sustainability, Efficiency, Trust, Stewardship, and Growth.
• Provide strategic leadership to department managers and teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Build and lead a high-performing team; set performance targets, foster a culture of continuous improvement, encourage innovation, learning, and adapting best practices to optimize performance.
• Drive collaboration across departments to ensure cohesive strategies and shared accountability.
• Oversee large-scale projects and initiatives, managing resources effectively and meeting organizational timelines.
• Develop and align departmental goals with the broader organizational strategy; ensure all members of the team are meeting performance expectations.
• Directly or indirectly manage staff to enhance professional development and personal growth; provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, budget, and other resources, to maximize effectiveness while controlling costs.
• Oversee the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring process, ensuring candidates align with the credit union's mission, values, and service culture.
• Oversee the onboarding, training, and development of new hires, fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment.

Cybersecurity Program Leadership

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Oversight

Security Operations Oversight

Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management

Business Continuity & Resilience Planning

Expectations of all Sandia Area employees

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SAFCU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.