Virtual Information Security Officer

WhoWe’reLooking For

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is seeking aConsultant, 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.

Whatyou’llbe doing

Security Advisory & Business Partnership

• Act as a security advisor to assigned TFS Group companies, integrating into their management‑level discussions andsecurityproject 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.

Security Program Support

• Assistin developing and evolving multi‑year security roadmaps and strategies aligned to business priorities. 

• Contribute to maturing the Information Security program byidentifyingopportunities 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 thatidentifiedvulnerabilities, audit findings, or assessment results aretrackedand that remediation plans are properly documented andmonitored. 

Governance, Compliance & Policy Alignment

• 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.

• Assistin evaluating system security requirements throughout solution lifecycle phases.

Technical & Control Assessment

• 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. 

• Providegeneral guidance onappropriate technicalcontrols to reduce risk and support business and technology teams during design or implementation. 

What You Bring

• Strong communicationskills 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 oroperatinga 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 tocloud 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.

Added bonusif you have

• Spanish and/or Portuguese languageproficiency.

• 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.

WhatWe’llBring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• 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.

• Relocationassistance(if applicable).