Cyber Defense Analyst

Centier Bank•Merrillville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Cyber Defense Analyst role, under the direction of the Cyber Defense Team Lead, supports Centier Bank's Cyber Defense program across cyber security operations, governance, risk, and compliance. This position will have a focus on cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, audit support, and security control validation, while also participating in day-to-day Cyber Defense activities including security monitoring, alert review, vulnerability management, and incident response. The Cyber Defense Analyst will work with Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, IAM, Information Security, Enterprise IT, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other business areas to identify cybersecurity risks, evaluate security controls, support regulatory and audit requirements, and assist in maintaining the overall security posture of the Bank.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related field; or equivalent relevant professional experience.
3+ years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, audit, or related field.
Entry level cybersecurity or networking certification such as CompTIA Network+ or Security+

Nice To Haves

Experience within a financial institution or other regulated industry is preferred.
Experience with cybersecurity risk assessments, audit or regulatory support, security control testing, vulnerability management, or security monitoring is preferred.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, risk management practices, and industry security standards is preferred.
Industry certifications such as CySA+, CISA, CRISC, CGRC, or other cybersecurity, audit, risk, or compliance certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with cybersecurity risk assessments and ongoing monitoring of cybersecurity risk across the bank.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, compliance reviews, and other assessments by gathering documentation, providing evidence, and validating cybersecurity controls.
Track cybersecurity findings, vulnerabilities, risk exceptions, control deficiencies, and remediation activities through completion.
Perform periodic reviews and testing of cybersecurity controls to verify safeguards are implemented and operating as intended.
Assist with maintaining and reviewing cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, control documentation, and other governance-related materials.
Third Party Risk Management responsibilities with validating vendor compliance reports.
Review cybersecurity processes and controls for alignment with Bank policies, regulatory requirements, established security standards, and applicable cybersecurity frameworks.
Monitor security platforms including SIEM, endpoint security, firewall, identity, vulnerability management, email security, and other cybersecurity technologies.
Review and analyze cybersecurity alerts and assist with the investigation, documentation, escalation, and response to potential cybersecurity incidents.
Assist with vulnerability management activities, including reviewing findings, validating remediation, documenting exceptions, and tracking outstanding risk.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity reports, dashboards, metrics, risk documentation, and supporting audit and compliance evidence.
Work with technical and business teams to identify cybersecurity risks and assist with developing and validating appropriate remediation.
Monitor emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, regulatory concerns, and industry developments that may impact the Bank.
Participate in Cyber Defense projects, security initiatives, operational activities, and on-call responsibilities as required.
Rotating on-call requirement once every 4 weeks