Director, Cybersecurity

Make Waves as Our Director of Cybersecurity

Location: Oxnard, CA (On-site)

Join the OceanAir Crew 

At OceanAir Federal Credit Union, we’re committed to protecting our members, our team, and our future. We’re looking for a Director of Cybersecurity who is ready to lead, innovate, and strengthen our security posture while living our core values: Make It Right, Make It Easy, and Make It Personal. This role is a key leadership position within Information Technology, responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You’ll lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and make a real impact on member trust and organizational resilience
• You’ll partner closely with executive leadership, IT, compliance, and business teams
• You’ll shape and grow security programs, policies, and people in a mission-driven credit union environment
• You’ll stay ahead of evolving threats while building a strong, security-aware culture

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Establish, enforce, and continuously improve security policies, standards, and procedures
• Oversee the Information Security Program (ISP), including risk assessments, system evaluations, and ongoing monitoring
• Lead incident response planning and execution to minimize business and security impacts
• Design and maintain technical security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, access controls, tokenization, etc.)
• Conduct and oversee security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and collaborate on disaster recovery efforts
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of IT security professionals
• Promote security awareness through training and education programs
• Support budgeting and long- and short-term technology strategies related to cybersecurity
• Prepare executive-level reports, business cases, and proposals for leadership and committees
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure security is embedded in new systems and technologies
• Stay current on regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and industry trends

 What We’re Looking For

• 5–8 years of credit union or financial institution technology experience, with at least 3 years in a cybersecurity role
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls)
• Experience with risk management, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Understanding of credit union or banking systems (e.g., Jack Henry Symitar, Q2)
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze financial and risk data and recommend strategic actions
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA highly preferred
• Knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations as applicable to this role

Perks & Culture

• Mission-driven credit union serving our members and community
• Collaborative, people-first culture grounded in our core values
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, leadership, and protecting what matters most, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help keep OceanAir secure, resilient, and future-ready.