Information Security Analyst I

Desert Financial Credit Union • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Information Security Analyst I is responsible for identifying, managing and reducing sensitive data risk. Enterprise data risk management is a key component of the Information Security Program and the Information Security Analyst I will leverage tools to reduce risk, automate changes, and analyze data to recommend use cases and information protection mechanisms. S/he will be responsible for documenting risk and communicating effectively with Business leaders to ensure that all data are managed appropriately.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree or Equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 1+ years helpdesk experience working with Active Directory, Windows PC, Windows and Server required.
• 1+ Years experience with Anti-Virus Management required.
• 1+ years experience with Vulnerability Management required.
• Demonstrated competency in PC and server administration - Folder permissions, Active Directory Groups, Group Policies, Registry, Configuration Files required.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills - especially log file analysis required.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills including the ability to work with business leaders and communicate effectively required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with information security technology in the financial industry and understanding of financial industry regulatory requirements preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using PowerShell or other scripting languages preferred.
• Security + required.
• Network + required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and proactively search for indicators of compromise within the environment.
• Investigate findings in accordance with incident response plan.
• Support technical implementation efforts in support of security projects while demonstrating the ability to solve technical challenges.
• Maintain protections through the use of firewalls, intrusion detection, virus protection, data encryption, and other security solutions.
• Manage issues / exceptions efficiently and communicate status and resolution action plans to IT Management.
• Utilize test tools to determine system and network vulnerabilities through internal and external penetration tests.
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
• Educate users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree