Banc of California is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets, seeking a VP, Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain enterprise security controls. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in network security, security engineering, and/or incident response, and a vision for modern security operations. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining core security engineering controls, serving as a technical lead during major security incidents, and integrating security controls into cloud, infrastructure, and application environments.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience with network security, security engineering and/or incident response
- Experience in regulated environments or critical infrastructure preferred (banking, financial services, healthcare, defense, federal government, military)
- Vision for modern security operations; balances control rigor with business agility
- Data-driven continuous improvement, SLA management, and platform reliability
- Ability to challenge assumptions and simplify complex systems
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy
- Industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities
- Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
- Host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists)
- Intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for host and network-based intrusions
- System and application security threats and vulnerabilities
- Proven leadership supporting SIEM/XDR or EDR/SOAR, outsourced SOC vendors, NAC, and major security incidents
- Integration of cyber intelligence and information sources into existing processes (e.g., alerts, advisories, bulletins)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or other quantitative fields
- Prior banking and/or financial services background is a plus
- CISSP required; CCSP, CISA or CISM Certification also preferred
Benefits
- Financial Security: 401k plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Health & Well-Being: Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Building & Supporting Your Family: Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance, paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family
- Paid Time Away: Paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off
- Career Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more
