Information Security Team Lead

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for an Information Security Team Lead. Here at Mechanics Bank, we value connection, partnership, long term relationships and working together in person. This role will be working onsite in Roseville, California.

The Information Security Team Lead provides direction to the Identity Access Security team in support of the Bank's guidelines for the establishment and modification of employee access to authorized systems based on the Role Based Access Control (RBAC) criteria. Responsible for evaluating access to all systems, establishes, and modifies access to authorized systems in RBAC system. Leads the Identity Access Security team in overall department initiatives.

What you will do:

• Responsible for establishing access to all systems as guided by the Role Based Access Control (RBAC) criteria. Ensures new and transferred employees access is properly set up; terminates access for separated employees. Reviews work of team to ensure assessment and access set-up is correct; coaches team members on guidelines and protocol to consider when performing their job.

• Trains and assists team members on issues and leads team in overall department initiatives. Contributes input on performance discussions and annual reviews of less experience staff. Allocates workload and special assignments.

• Interacts with internal IT staff and external vendors to troubleshoot technical issues such as compatibility of applications and networking. Acts as liaison with the user to resolve those issues.

• Works with system owners on upgrades and annual review to ensure functionality is adequate or consideration should be given to new functionality; also reviews access rights. Audits more complex upgrades to applications.

• Evaluates new applications to determine the adequacy of controls, such as complex passwords, lockouts, etc. consistent with Bank standards. Works with vendors and Bank departments for necessary changes.

• Advises department managers on systems access requirements.

• Keeps informed on new laws and regulations that affect information security, business continuity, and vendor management.

• Other related job task assigned.

Who you are:

• 3 years of related experience required.

• Advanced ability to diagnose and troubleshoot accessibility issues.

• Analytical ability to assess risks, adequacy of controls, and impact upon business processes.

• Thorough knowledge of systems applications access logic for a wide variety of applications.

• Knowledge of the Bank's organizational and job structures.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written, presentation) to result in effective working relationships/great customer service with internal and external contacts.

• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and the ability to provide guidance in the establishment of support processes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to result in effective working relationship with other Information Security & MB Client team members. Good working knowledge of Bank network environments or similar environments from previous work experience.

• Familiarity with tracking and reporting tools.

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing, evaluating and making decisions about subordinates in a team lean position.

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Optimizes Work Process - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Preferred any of the following certifications:

• (ISC)2 - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

• CompTIA A+

• SANS-GSF-Information Security Fundamentals

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Pay Range: $70,304 - 85,000 annually

AIP/Bonus: up to 10%

Our comprehensive employee benefits program is designed for you to live your best life at work, home, and everywhere in between. Employees working 25 hours or more per week are eligible for health benefits effective the first day of the month following or coinciding with their date of hire.
Benefits package includes[1]:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members

• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability benefits

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter/Parking Benefit

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company contribution

• 529 Education Savings plan, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Loan Assistance Program

• Supplemental Health plans, Voluntary Legal and Identity Theft Services

• 11 paid holidays, paid Sick days (accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 25 paid vacation days, and 16 hours of paid volunteer time throughout the calendar year

• Free personal checking and savings account; Discounted rates on primary residence loan with $0 origination fees (restrictions apply)

Final compensation package will be determined by the work experience, education, and/or skill level of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.

• Mechanics Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.

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[1] The benefits listed in this job posting reflect the Bank's most reasonable and genuinely expected benefits offered for this position.