Information Security - Information Security Analyst

Mission Fed • San Diego, CA

16h • $84,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Mission Fed Credit Union, the Information Security team plays a critical role in safeguarding members, systems, and the future. This role is for a proactive and analytical Information Security Analyst who is passionate about staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. The analyst will help strengthen the security posture by monitoring systems, investigating risks, and collaborating across teams to implement effective, business-friendly security solutions. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact initiatives while continuing to grow security expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of information security experience (or a combination of IT and security)
• Current industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, ISACA, Microsoft)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with penetration testing or red team tools
• Background in incident response, system monitoring, and risk assessments
• Understanding of networking and security frameworks (OSI, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Experience securing cloud and on-prem environments
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS, and FFIEC frameworks
• Knowledge of SDLC and secure development practices
• Exposure to Agile environments and tools like Azure DevOps is a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems (SIEM, endpoints, IAM, cloud, email) to detect and respond to suspicious activity
• Investigate security events, create custom alerts, and escalate threats when needed
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to support business initiatives
• Support incident response efforts—including triage, remediation, and documentation
• Perform security testing across systems, networks, and applications
• Manage and prioritize vulnerability remediation in partnership with system owners
• Help enforce least privilege access and sound identity management practices
• Enhance security awareness through social engineering and training programs
• Collaborate with IT teams to maintain secure systems and asset inventories
• Contribute to audits, regulatory exams, and compliance efforts
• Provide security input on projects and change management initiatives
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
• Recommend security improvements that balance risk reduction with business innovation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 18 days of PTO in your first year
• 12 holidays a year
• 6% - 8% 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED