Information Security Analyst

$75,064 - $88,310/Yr

EMBOLD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - Oak Grove, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Oak Grove, OR

About the position

The Information Security Analyst at Embold Federal Credit Union is responsible for monitoring and responding to security issues related to information technology, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information assets. This role involves working with various tools and third parties to support technical security controls and requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security threats. The analyst will collaborate with all departments and technology vendors to maintain security objectives and provide guidance on information security matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for security breaches in partnership with 3rd party security partners
• Ensure the secure operation of computer systems, servers, and network connections
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and plans based on industry standard best practices
• Monitor server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity
• Investigate security issues until resolution
• Lead efforts with other technology associates to fully secure confidential information and systems
• Oversee regular penetration testing of all systems to identify system vulnerabilities
• Lead security configuration determinations and participate in implementation of upgrades and changes as necessary
• Proactively recommend solutions related to security issues and opportunities
• Work with internal and external auditors to prepare documentation for audits and exams, and work with IT management to address open audit and exam findings
• Serve as a technical and procedural resource for the team in all security-related areas
• Assist with information security training in the department and across the organization
• Serve as an information security point of contact in disaster recovery procedures and other measures required in the event of a security breach
• Organize and lead root cause analysis and response reviews for security issues as needed
• Report metrics to ensure accurate reporting of the cyber environment
• Document security breaches and assess the damage
• Participate in the design, configuration & deployment of information security infrastructures
• Subscribe to threat notification networks, new regulations, and information sharing networks to stay current on requirements and new threats to the industry
• Build relationships across the organization to ensure efficient use of controls
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of Credit Union internal controls, compliance, laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures in the area of responsibility
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all non-public data and uphold the financial integrity of the Credit Union
• Advise manager of any atypical situation that could pose a threat, risk, or loss to the Credit Union
• Establish and maintain productive and effective working relationships with the Embold team

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years industry-related experience
• At least 1 year of direct information security monitoring and response experience
• Understanding of local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), Internet, electronic communication systems, telecommunications, virtualization
• Advanced understanding of information security technologies such as endpoint protection, SEIM, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanning, and data loss prevention
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Nice-to-haves

• Five years of related experience in the financial services industry
• Security certification (CISSP)
• Participation in community and/or volunteering events preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• On-site gym
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Loan assistance