INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

Clay Today; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Washington Financial is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support and maintain the bank’s network and security infrastructure, including IDS/IPS, content filtering, SIEM, and threat intelligence. A two-year background in IT/security and an associate degree are required, with a B.S. preferred.

Certifications such as Network+ and Security+ are strongly preferred, with SANS/ISC²/ISACA helpful but not required. The role is not remote, but hybrid may be considered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology/Information Security or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• SANS/ISC²/ISACA certifications beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Bank’s network and security infrastructure.
• Monitor intrusion detection, prevention, content filtering, and SIEM event management.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and threat hunting/in intelligence activities.
• Contribute to security policy, incident response, and risk management.

Skills

Intrusion detection

Content filtering

SIEM

Threat hunting

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/Security

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Job description

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST – Responsible for supporting and maintaining the Bank’s network and security infrastructure, including intrusion detection, prevention and content filtering, SIEM and event management, antivirus/EDR, vulnerability assessment, and threat hunting and intelligence. Requires a thorough knowledge of networking hardware/software, data/voice telecommunications, operating systems, protocols, cabling, and network security. Associate’s degree in Information Technology/Information Security, B.S. in Computer Science or related field strongly preferred or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Industry certifications required, CompTia Network+ and Security+ certifications strongly preferred: a minimum of two years’ related experience, ability to lift items weighing 25 lbs., and a valid driver’s license required. SANS, ISC², ISACA certification are beneficial but not required. Position is not remote, but hybrid will be considered.

Washington Financial offers a very competitive benefits package which includes:

• paid time off and holidays
• affordable group benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• a 401(k) plan
• employee discounts on products and services

Equal Opportunity Employer