DOB - Financial Examiner IV - VII: Information Technology Security Specialist

Working Title: Financial Examiner IV – VII: Information Technology Security Examiner Mission: The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system. General Description Experienced Information Technology (IT) security examiner position. Depending on experience, act as examiner‑in‑charge (EIC) of either smaller, medium, large or complex institutions, problem or non‑problem in‑house systems and serviced institutions, money service businesses, and participate in multiregional data processing services. Effectively communicate examination results through established written report procedures and verbally through meetings with management and personnel. Assist in examinations of large, complex, or problem IT operations. Recommend corrective action for weaknesses found during examinations. Job Duties Analyze areas of concern and personnel needs for upcoming examinations. Audit, examine, or review IT activities as EIC for banks, trust companies, money service businesses, and financial institution service providers. Evaluate information processing operations for management oversight, audit coverage, operational support and delivery, and software development and acquisition. Detect weaknesses in these areas. Recommend strategies, plans to effect corrective actions, and programs to monitor progress in addressing detected weaknesses. Communicate examination findings to senior bank management and Board of Directors through oral presentation. Prepare written comments and conclusions of all component areas when acting as the examiner‑in‑charge. Prepare written examination reports as prescribed by Departmental guidelines. Create written products including memos, letters, reports, and/or policies and procedures for internal and external audiences. Establish and adhere to project or examination schedules to ensure timely completion of all required work. Attend all assigned schools and training seminars. Conduct, with supervision, reviews of examination reports. Provide supervision, training and evaluation of other examiners. Monitor condition of IT operations through off‑site procedures, with minimal supervision. Make judgments in applying rules, regulations, trends and developments as they relate to bank operations, information systems management and detected technology risks. Use sound judgment to determine adequacy of management’s commitments for corrective action. Stay informed and knowledgeable of industry developments. Minimum Qualifications Graduation required from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, computer science/information technology or other technology related degree. A graduate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, computer science or job‑related field may substitute for an undergraduate degree that is not business or technology related. Four years of progressive, responsible experience in regulation, examination or audit, and analysis of financial institutions (e.g., Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank, Office of Comptroller of the Currency). Qualifying experience must include one or more of the following: Conducting safety and soundness or information technology examinations at a financial institution or data center. Serving as an auditor on technology audits of security controls or policies of financial institutions or data centers. Administering information security programs or other key data center functions at a financial institution. Must be a current Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certified. Preferred Qualifications Be a current or former financial institution examiner commissioned by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank, Office of Comptroller of the Currency, National Credit Union Association, Texas Department of Banking, or another state banking authority (FE IV – VI classification levels). A minimum of six hours in accounting to include basic and/or intermediate accounting. Completion of graduate banking school. Experience as examiner‑in‑charge (EIC) of all types of examinations involving large, complex, and/or problem institutions. Special Requirements Position requires extensive overnight travel on a frequent basis (at least 50% overnight travel). Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection. This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity. Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile. Final applicants may be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check. State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.” For any previous regulatory or industry experience, the applicant selected may be required to provide a training profile reflecting courses attended with previous employers. Hired candidate may be required to pass all or portions of the Texas Department of Banking’s BETS/Commissioning process, as well as prescribed training classes (or their equivalents) for classification levels IV – VI. Assigned work locations require flexibility in dealing with constantly changing work environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possess and exhibit above average oral and written communication skills. Possess working knowledge in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers, team members, regulated entity employees and the public. Ability to be self‑motivated and exercise initiative and independent judgment. Ability to read, comprehend and apply rules and statutes regulating the banking industry. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones; frequent sitting; frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others; and at least 50% overnight travel are also required. Equal Opportunity Employer The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr