Information Security Risk Analyst

Bristol County Savings Bank; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol County Savings Bank in Taunton, MA is seeking an Information Security Risk Analyst to support the Information Security Officer in risk oversight activities. The role involves risk assessments, control monitoring, access reviews, and documentation, with emphasis on developing knowledge in a regulated financial institution.

The position targets an early-career professional and offers exposure to CIS controls, FFIEC guidelines, and industry best practices within a banking context.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in information security, information technology, technology risk, audit, compliance, or related area.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, information security risk, and internal control concepts.
• Willingness to obtain industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining information security policies, standards, procedures, control inventories, and supporting program documentation.
• Help compare information security policies, controls, and processes against CIS controls, FFIEC guidelines and industry best practices.
• Support risk assessments across systems, applications, and material changes by gathering information and documenting risks and controls.
• Assist with evaluating key security controls to determine proper implementation and effectiveness.
• Assist in second line of defense evaluation and monitoring of IT internal controls, reporting, processes and procedures.
• Support periodic user access reviews by preparing access lists and tracking review completion.
• Assist with monitoring vulnerabilities, configuration changes, system updates, and patch remediation against Bank policies and timelines.
• Support security awareness activities by maintaining materials and training records.
• Assist with preparing supporting materials for management reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

InfoSec principles

Adaptability

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, risk management, business or related field

Job description

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Information Security Risk Analyst

ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT Professionals Taunton, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1901

Salary Range: $79,300.00 To $86,000.00 Annually

Reports To: 1 st Vice President, Information Security Officer

OVERVIEW:

The Information Security Risk Analyst supports the Information Security Officer (ISO) in carrying out the Bank's information security risk oversight activities. This position assists with information security risk assessments, control monitoring, access reviews, issue tracking, program documentation, and reporting. Working under the direction of the ISO, this role gathers and organizes information, documents observations, follows up on assigned actions, and escalates unusual, urgent, or time-sensitive matters. This position is intended for an early-career professional developing knowledge of information security risk management in a regulated financial institution.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with maintaining information security policies, standards, procedures, control inventories, and supporting program documentation.
• Help compare information security policies, controls, and processes against the Center for Internet Security (CIS) control framework, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Interagency Guidelines and industry best practices.
• Support risk assessments across systems, applications, and material changes by gathering information, performing analysis, and by documenting relevant risks and controls.
• Assist with the evaluation of key security controls to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operate as intended, and sufficiently mitigate identified risks.
• Assist in the second line of defense evaluation and monitoring of Information Technology's internal controls, reporting, processes and procedures.
• Support periodic user access reviews by preparing access lists, comparing access with provided role information, documenting exceptions, and tracking review completion.
• Assist with monitoring vulnerabilities, configuration changes, system updates, and patch remediation against Bank policies and established timeframes.
• Support security awareness activities by helping maintain materials, schedules, communications, and training completion records.
• Assist with preparing supporting materials and status information for management reporting.

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate for this position should meet the following requirements:

• 0-3 years of experience in information security, information technology, technology risk, audit, compliance, or a related area.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, information security risk, and internal control concepts.
• Willingness to obtain industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent.

Preferred experience/knowledge :

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, risk management, business or a related field.
• Exposure to banking, financial services, insurance, or another regulated environment.
• Introductory familiarity with CIS Critical Security Controls, FFIEC guidance, and other similar frameworks.
• Basic familiarity with access controls, vulnerability management, phishing, risk assessments, control testing, or IT General Controls.
• Relevant coursework or interest in pursuing an entry-level certification, such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, or ISACA IT Risk Fundamentals or Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Basic understanding of information security principles, risk management, and internal control practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to interface professionally and collaboratively with all levels of associates.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, handle multiple priorities and manage workload based on evolving business needs and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to work proactively and identify solutions to business problems with consideration for known constraints.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information, maintain accurate records, and follow documented procedures.
• Basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint).

SUPERVISORY SCOPE:

Not applicable.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Establishes short-range plans aligned with the strategic Enterprise Risk Management objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.