Lead, Information Security

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• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate assignments of information security associates
• Design, develop, and support various security controls as part of the overall Enterprise Security Program
• Standardize, document, maintain, and automate where possible, information security controls
• Ensure compliance with Hancock Whitney’s policies, guidelines, and architecture; documenting exceptions
• Work with other bank leaders to support the mission and core values of the bank.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and training to staff of information security associates.
• Perform other related job duties and special projects as assigned
• Ensure that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security
• Conduct accurate evaluation of the level of security required
• Weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to management
• Work with auditors and examiners to assist in gathering requested information for review
• Participates in continuing education to keep certifications up to date and to stay abreast of Information Security Technology Trends.

May have supervisory responsibilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws; Provides guidance and oversight to and is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of the assigned team. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring and training associates; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; associate compensation; approving expense reports; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

• Required:  Associate’s degree in Information Systems or relevant science degree or senior security certification (i.e. CISSP, GSE) and 6+ years related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is allowed

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions.  If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.   

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.