Security Analyst

CEFCU•Peoria, IL

6d•$39 - $46•Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Security Analyst position is to evaluate security events identified by CEFCU’s network and security monitoring systems, identify system vulnerabilities, and investigate member and employee-reported security issues to protect CEFCU data and systems from unauthorized internal and external access. Provides the highest quality member experience, for both internal and external members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an I.T. related field or five years commensurate work experience in Information Security and/or Network Engineering.
2-4 years’ experience as a Security Operations Analyst or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Information Security certification (CEH or CISSP) or two or more years of Network Engineer experience.
Strong knowledge of security principles, risk management, and threat detection techniques.
Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPN).
Experience with a vulnerability scanning tool.
Knowledge of virus definitions and malware families.
Experience with patching updates and CVE/Vulnerability review.
Experienced with Microsoft Windows environment, including security configurations, event log analysis, and Active Directory security.

Nice To Haves

Experience with compliance, financial industry regulations, and security frameworks.
Programming and scripting experience related to cyber forensic investigations.
Penetration testing experience.
Forensic investigation experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate security events identified by CEFCU’s network and security monitoring systems.
Identify system vulnerabilities.
Investigate member and employee-reported security issues to protect CEFCU data and systems from unauthorized internal and external access.
Provide the highest quality member experience, for both internal and external members.

Benefits

Financial Merit-based raises
Health and Welfare
Generous paid time off (Holiday, Personal or Sick Time, Vacation)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (PPO, HDHP)
Flexible Spending Plan (Medical Reimbursement Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Benefits (Accident Plan, Critical Illness Plan, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Plan, Legal Plan)
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan – Pension
Defined Contribution Plan – 401K
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Career growth through internal job postings
Management Development Program: formal mentoring and training
Opportunities to help improve and build the CEFCU of tomorrow through process teams
Opportunities to personally contribute to corporate financial literacy and community initiatives
Casual days to support local charities
Employee discounts on entertainment, cell phone plans, theme park tickets, and more
On-site fitness center, fitness classes, and wellness program