Virtual Information Security Officer

Toyota North America • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is seeking a Consultant, Virtual Information Security Officer (vISO) to support the information security programs of one or more TFS Group companies. This role serves as a trusted security advisor — collaborating with business and technology leaders, communicating key risks, and helping ensure that security considerations are embedded into business initiatives and technology decisions. The Consultant will work within the Global Information Security Services organization and coordinate closely with teams across the broader TFS Group, with an emphasis on the Americas-Oceania Region.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate security topics to non‑technical and technical audiences.
• Ability to influence decisions and collaborate with diverse teams, even without formal authority.
• Effective project coordination skills with the ability to support multiple initiatives concurrently.
• 7–10 years of experience in information security or a related field, including experience contributing to or operating a security program.
• Working knowledge of enterprise security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, CASB, DLP, vulnerability scanners, SSO).
• Familiarity with core security processes such as access governance, Secure SDLC, vulnerability management, incident response, and data protection.
• Exposure to cloud security concepts and controls in platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, OWASP, and CRI Profile.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish and/or Portuguese language proficiency.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
• Experience conducting audits or reviews of systems and technical controls.
• Familiarity with global or regional privacy and security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a security advisor to assigned TFS Group companies, integrating into their management‑level discussions and security project planning efforts.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure security considerations are addressed early and consistently within initiatives and solutions.
• Help communicate security risks, issues, and mitigation options to management teams in a clear and practical manner.
• Support the promotion of a security‑aware culture across assigned business units.
• Assist in developing and evolving multi‑year security roadmaps and strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Contribute to maturing the Information Security program by identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending security services or controls that meet business needs.
• Support the collection, preparation, and delivery of relevant security metrics and reports for management review.
• Help ensure that identified vulnerabilities, audit findings, or assessment results are tracked and that remediation plans are properly documented and monitored.
• Evaluate security policies, standards, and controls to ensure alignment with global TFS cybersecurity expectations.
• Support awareness of applicable security and privacy regulations (e.g., FFIEC, CCPA, GDPR, LGPD) and their impact on systems, processes, and technologies.
• Assist in evaluating system security requirements throughout solution lifecycle phases.
• Contribute to assessments of cybersecurity safeguards — such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, web application firewalls, endpoint protection, DLP, encryption, and vulnerability management tooling — to ensure they meet expected security standards.
• Help review cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with varying classification levels and control needs.
• Provide general guidance on appropriate technical controls to reduce risk and support business and technology teams during design or implementation.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees