Information Security Analyst III

Schoolsfirst-Federal-Credit-Union; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

SchoolsFirst FCU in California is seeking an Information Security Analyst III to safeguard information systems and monitor security events across multiple platforms. The role involves implementing security controls and maintaining documentation to support business initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teams, evaluate security requirements, and help shape policies and standards to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information resources.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of prior relevant experience required.
• CISSP, SANS GIAC or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures.
• Requires understanding of firewall theory and security system configurations.
• Deep intrusion detection and Internet architecture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Protect information systems assets and prevent unauthorized access.
• Monitor events from SIEM, IDS, firewalls, logs and related sources.
• Contribute to knowledge base by writing technical articles.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and procedures.
• Assess security requirements for requests and apply appropriate controls.
• Balance business needs with security concerns and communicate with management.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Firewall configurations

Intrusion detection

Security policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SIEM consoles

Firewall management tools

Job description

We’re always looking for diverse, talented, service-oriented people to join our exceptional team.Information Security Analyst IIIThe pay range for this position is listed below. Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as for room for growth and tenure achieved in a role over time. Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.Pay Range:$53.94 - $86.30Scheduled Weekly Hours:40What You’ll Be DoingPerforms all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Ensures that teammembers understand and adhere to necessary procedures to maintain security.Performs daily operations and monitor events from multiple sources including, but not limited to, SIEM consoles, network and host based intrusion detection systems, firewall consoles, system logs (Unix and Windows), applications, databases, and other security information monitoring tools.Participates in knowledge sharing with other analysts and writing technical articles for internal Knowledgebase.Creates and maintains documentation for procedures and process improvement.Interfaces with users to understand their security needs and implements procedures that support security and business initiatives. Ensures users understand and adhere to necessary procedures to maintain security.Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required when requests are made by other teammembers and ensures that appropriate security measures are in effect to maintain an appropriate level of security confidentiality, availability and integrity.Weighs business needs against security concerns, finds the right solution to support the business and articulates any issues to management.Assists in the development, implementation and periodic review of security policies, procedures and metrics to ensure we are applying industry best practices and standards.Performs security assessments and reviews local area networking initiatives for security compliance.Ensures system resource configurations, software, applications and processes or guidelines comply with Information Security requirements, policies and standards.Assists in the planning, organizing and implementation of Information Security related projects.Additional Job FunctionsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements including but not limited to BSA regulations corresponding to their specific job duties. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary and other employment related actions.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredBachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience required5-7 years of prior relevant experience requiredCISSP, SANS GIAC or equivalent preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMay require familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signaturesConducts accurate evaluation of the level of security requiredRequires an understanding of firewall theory and other security system configurationsHas in-depth knowledge of intrusion detection and Internet architectureMust be able to weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to managementSchoolsFirst FCU is committed to Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive HiringAt SchoolsFirst FCU we are dedicated to building and growing a diverse, inclusive, and authentic Dream Team, so if you’re excited about a position or wanting to make a career change but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Many skills are transferrable and you may be just the right candidate for the position, or for other roles we are working on.SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. SchoolsFirst FCU is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or genetic information.This organization participates in E-Verify.