Job Description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: On-site or Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $250K
Industry Life Insurance / Annuities
Inegrations and ensure system uptime, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Lead secure API development and integration frameworks.
Cybersecurity & Risk
• Own the bank’s cybersecurity program, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Enforce Zero Trust, MFA, encryption, and regulatory compliance (FFIEC, GLBA, FDIC, NCUA).
• Lead audits, risk assessments, and board level reporting.
Infrastructure & Cloud
• Manage network architecture, firewalls, VPNs, SD WAN, and endpoint security.
• Lead cloud strategy (AWS), including migrations, containerization, and serverless adoption.
• Oversee backups, DR/BCP, and system monitoring/observability.
Data & Analytics
• Define data architecture, governance, and secure storage.
• Oversee ETL pipelines, reporting systems, and BI tools.
• Implement data security, encryption, and retention policies.
Team & Vendor Leadership
• Lead a small IT team across infrastructure, security, and support.
• Manage core banking vendors, MSPs, cybersecurity partners, and fintech providers.
• Negotiate contracts/SLAs and maintain ITIL aligned processes for change, incident, and service management.
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally within banking or financial services.
• Deep technical expertise in core banking systems, digital banking platforms, and financial technology integrations.
• Strong background in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), virtualization, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and modern DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in enterprise networking, firewalls, identity management, and secure infrastructure design.
• Experience leading IT teams in a small or mid sized organization.
• Strong understanding of FFIEC guidelines, GLBA, and other banking regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Jack Henry, Fiserv, FIS, or similar core banking systems.
• Background in API development, microservices, and integration architecture.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, SOC operations, and advanced threat detection platforms.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and driving digital transformation initiatives.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure Architect, PMP, ITIL).
Key Competencies
• Strategic thinker with strong technical depth.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to executives and the board.
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Ability to operate in a hands on capacity while also leading long term strategy.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to security and compliance.