IT Security Analyst at Liberty Federal Credit Union

Liberty FCU, a full-service credit union, is currently seeking an IT Security Analyst. The successful candidate must possess a strong blend of technical and analytical skills centered on protecting an organization's computer networks and data for cyber threats. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. An Associate's degree or certification with comparable experience will also be considered. If interested, please complete an employment application by clicking Apply.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring and detection: Continuously monitor networks for security breaches, suspicious activity, and potential threats using tools like firewalls and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Incident response: Investigate security breaches, document findings, assess the damage, and take corrective measures to contain and resolve the incident.
• Vulnerability management: Assess system vulnerabilities, perform risk assessments and penetration testing, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Security implementation: Install and maintain security software, including firewalls, data encryption programs, and virus protection software.
• Policy and planning: Develop and enforce security standards, best practices, and disaster recovery plans to safeguard data and ensure business continuity.
• Research and reporting: Stay current on the latest information technology (IT) security trends and cyber threats, prepare reports on security metrics and breaches, and recommend security enhancements to management.
• User education: Help train and support other employees in security procedures, software, and best practices to reduce human error.
  
  

Essential skills and experience:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity preferred but not required.
• Preference given to those with security related certifications like Security+, CISSP, CySA+, etc.
• Experience working with the following cybersecurity tools (Next Generation AV & EDR, Firewalls, VPNs, SIEM platforms, Vulnerability Management systems, Data Classification systems, and Data Loss Prevention systems).
• Experience working within cybersecurity frameworks (NIST & CIS Controls) and risk analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and respond to threats.
• Excellent communication skills to document incidents and educate others.
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Days)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with matching funds
• Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
  

Liberty FCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran.