Information Security Analyst I

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.

What you will do here:

Monitor and proactively search for indicators of comprise 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 communicates status and resolution action plans to IT Management

Utilizing test tools to determine system and network vulnerabilities through internal and external penetration tests

Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff

Educating 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 you will need:

Bachelor’s degree computer science, information technology, or related degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required .

1+ years helpdesk experience working with Active Directory, Windows PC, Windows and Server preferred.

1+ Years experience with Anti-Virus Management preferred.

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.

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.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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