Lead, Information Security

Hancock Whitney

Lead, Information Security role providing security oversight and supervision in a financial institution. Mentoring associates and ensuring compliance with security protocols.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and supporting security controls within an Enterprise Security Program, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and providing mentorship to security associates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CISSP CertificationSecurity Control DesignInformation Security OversightCompliance ManagementMentoring and Training

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Hard Skills

Security Control DevelopmentTroubleshooting Security ServicesInformation Security DocumentationSecurity EvaluationAutomation of Security Controls

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGSE

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Security ProgramInformation SecurityComplianceAuditor CollaborationBanking Security Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides supervisory oversight of security controls and troubleshooting efforts of security services related to business critical applications and systems
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
Conduct accurate evaluation of the level of security required
Work with auditors and examiners to assist in gathering requested information for review

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities