Cybersecurity Analyst I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Gather, assess, validate, observe, and react to cybersecurity intelligence and incidents.

• Examine and address security events recorded and correlated by the SIEM or other security systems.

• Supervise security solutions and analyze logs and reports from security tools, workstations, servers, and network devices.

• Investigate and resolve unusual activity while serving as the first responder for potential security incidents.

• Collaborate with external security vendors regarding the analysis of security logs.

• Collect, analyze, evaluate, adjust, and distribute cybersecurity threat intelligence.

• Review configuration and vulnerability data to assess risks to the Bank's data security.

• Report adverse activities to the Incident Response Team.

• Participate in the cybersecurity on-call rotation.

• Offer feedback on rule and alert tuning while validating log sources and event types.

• Review system configurations and technical specifications against security control standards to identify deficiencies.

• Join the incident response team and engage in incident response planning and testing exercises.

• Ensure adherence to bank policies, procedures, as well as state, federal, and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience from a regionally accredited institution in Information Security, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• A minimum of two years of direct Cybersecurity experience, ideally in a cybersecurity analyst or similar position.

• Experience in analyzing and responding to cybersecurity incidents, preferably within a financial organization.

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

• Strong interpersonal and computer skills.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Capability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure setting.

• Ability to research cybersecurity concerns and products.

• Proficient in communicating ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly terms.

• Strong self-motivation, attention to detail, and collaborative work ethic.

• Willingness to learn and apply new information.

• Robust security mindset.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and security best practices in the financial sector.

• Preferred experience in regulatory compliance monitoring, including PCI DSS log monitoring, alert reviews, evidence collection, and control validation.

• Knowledge of monitoring controls in highly regulated environments and opportunities for automating security operations.

• Preferred certifications such as GIAC, CompTIA, or similar in cybersecurity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Telecommuting / 100% full-time telecommuting option.

• Secure home office setup.

• Reliable private internet connection; cable or fiber is preferred.

• Occasional travel to meetings as required.

• Annual Compliance Training.

• New Employee Orientation.