IT Risk Analyst II

First Interstate Bank; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Student debt repayment program

401(k) retirement plan with 6% match

Job summary

First Interstate Bank is looking for an IT Risk Analyst II to measure technical risks and validate security configurations within the bank's infrastructure. This role involves developing security policies, performing testing, and advising on IT security architecture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of experience in IT security audit or risk monitoring. Knowledge of information security concepts and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in IT security audit, architecture, or risk monitoring.
• Experience in maintaining security documentation.
• Ability to manage varied assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify technical risks and perform assessments.
• Develop cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Monitor cybersecurity metrics and trends.
• Provide security consulting on projects.

Skills

Knowledge of information security

Strong communication skills

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Experience with cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

CISSP

CISA

CEH

CCSP

GSEC

GISP

Job description

What's Important to You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That's why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve.

SUMMARY

The IT Risk Analyst II is responsible for measuring and identifying technical risks within First Interstate Bank's (FIB) infrastructure and third‑party solutions. This position is also responsible for performing testing to validate systems and application security configurations continue to meet industry and FIB architecture and security standards, establishing and leveraging risk metrics and dashboards to continuously assess and report on technical risk, and providing guidance on IT security architecture and configurations based on the risks and controls evaluated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverages technical knowledge to assist in developing and enhancing cyber and information security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Works with Enterprise Architecture to assist in developing and enhancing the information security architecture standards and IT security technology roadmaps.
• Researches and evaluates proposed new technologies and platforms to ensure the appropriate technical security controls are specified in the requirements and are in alignment with the security reference architecture and security controls framework.
• Provides security consulting on projects to ensure solutions are designed in accordance with security architecture and that security configurations are properly implemented.
• Performs technical security assessments against FIB's existing infrastructure and products to ensure compliance with security architecture, policies, standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Monitors and matures the risk‑based IT security metrics, scorecards, and dashboards to track cybersecurity performance and trends across the organization.
• Assists the business in identifying root causes and develops mitigation for deficiencies.
• Works with various groups during product upgrades or new product design to ensure security best practices are implemented.
• Performs technical reviews of third‑party cyber and information risk.
• Researches emerging technologies in support of security enhancement and development efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of concepts and principles in information security functional areas such as cloud security, firewalls and security mediation services, identity and access management, industry standard security frameworks, security controls, and compliance frameworks.
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills resulting in the ability to interface with managers and staff at all levels within the organization.
  • Strong communication skills with all levels of the business and the ability to leverage knowledge of the appropriate approach and degree of detail for each.
  • Remain up to date with emerging threats, best practices, and relevant frameworks, guidance, and legislation.
  • Capable of managing varied assignments and working independently.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Experience with methods used in performing risk analyses and assessments and measuring cybersecurity compliance.
  • Experience maintaining and updating documentation necessary for supporting security environments, including policies, standards, patterns, and reference architectures.
  • Experience in working with compliance and regulatory program requirements.
• Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
  • 4-6 years experience in IT security audit, architecture, engineer, risk monitoring, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Licenses and Certifications
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional preferred
  • CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred
  • CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker preferred
  • CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional preferred
  • GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification preferred
  • GISP - GIAC Information Security Professional preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - M‑F (8‑5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required