INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

AgUpdate; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Group benefits

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

AgUpdate in Pittsburgh seeks an Information Security Analyst to support and maintain the Bank’s security infrastructure, including IDS/IPS, content filtering, SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability assessment.

The role requires knowledge of networking hardware/software, OS, protocols, and security. An Associate and/or B.S. in relevant fields is preferred, with industry certs such as Network+/Security+ highly valued. Hybrid work is considered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology/Information Security or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ related experience in information security or networking.
• CompTia Network+ and Security+ certifications are strongly preferred; relevant certifications beneficial but not required.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to lift items weighing 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Bank’s network and security infrastructure.
• Monitor intrusion detection, prevention and content filtering systems.
• Manage SIEM and event management, antivirus/EDR, and vulnerability assessment.
• Assist with threat hunting and threat intelligence activities.

Skills

Networking hardware/software

Data/Voice telecommunications

Operating systems

Protocols

Cabling

Network security

Education

Associate degree in IT/InfoSec

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CompTIA Network+ (Network+)

CompTIA Security+ (Security+)

SANS

ISC2

ISACA

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