Senior Security Analyst

The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring computer networks for security issues and risks, investigating security breaches and other cyber security incidents, installing security measures, operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls, data encryption, and best practice authentication/access control measures.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic direction for security operations and initiatives

• Lead security architecture design and implementation

• Mentor and coach junior security analysts

• Collaborate on critical IT projects to ensure security issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle

• Lead incident response efforts and conduct investigations

• Define and implement controls

• Includes all the Security Analyst responsibilities as needed

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or commensurate work experience required

• 10 years IT or network experience required

• 5 years Information Security experience required

• Senior-level certifications such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional), CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), or equivalent required

• Financial industry experience preferred

• Experience in developing, documenting, and maintaining security policies, processes, procedures, and standards

• Audit, compliance, or governance experience is preferred

• Knowledge of payment card industry data standard and associated compliance requirements

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles, as a means of relating business needs to security controls

• Expertise in security operations and incident response methodologies

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management, and experience with creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation

• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment methods and technologies

• Excellent technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and a wide range of security technologies including network security appliances, identity and access management (IAM) systems, anti-malware solutions, automated policy compliance tools, and desktop security tools

• Knowledge of industry leading guidance e.g., NIST CSF, ISO or COBIT is preferred

• Experience in designing and implementing security controls and architectures

• Attention to detail and accuracy required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, visualize, talk, hear, and handle or touch objects or controls. The employee may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.

This position is an office-based position where you must be able to sit for long periods of time. The employee will be working on a computer 90% of the time.