Senior Information Security Analyst

COUNTRY Financial®; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking an experienced security consultant to participate in risk projects and assess security controls. You will research trends, define policies, and present risk reports to project teams, leadership, and auditors.

The role includes conducting penetration and vulnerability testing, evaluating remediation strategies, and communicating risk in business terms. Strong collaboration across teams is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of information security experience.
• Experience in risk assessments and communicating mitigations.
• Knowledge of governance, risk and compliance practices.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI DSS.
• Experience with risk management tools or GRC platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive deliverables.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA or Security+.

Responsibilities

• Participates in risk projects and assessments.
• Defines security policies and information standards.
• Monitors, alerts, and responds to security events.
• Performs penetration testing and vulnerability testing.
• Defines and administers identity & access roles.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Policy development

Risk reporting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Tools

Governance platforms

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About The Role

Participates in projects and assessments as a security consultant or advisor on risk. Researches general and industry specific security trends. Analyzes, defines security policies and information security standards. Provides detail to project teams regarding security requirements. Creates and presents risk reports, policies, results and deliverables. Performs penetration and vulnerability testing, including the delivery & explanation of results. Evaluates, documents and communicates vulnerability ratings and mitigation guidelines.

How does this role make an impact?

• Participates in projects and assessments on risk.
• Analyzes and defines security policies and standards.
• Monitors, alerts and responds to security events.
• Performs computer forensic and investigative activities; and penetration and vulnerability testing.
• Defines and administers identity & access roles and workflows.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
• Experience performing information security risk assessments, including documenting risks, evaluating control gaps, and communicating mitigation recommendations to business and technology stakeholders.
• Experience supporting third-party risk management activities, such as vendor due diligence, ongoing monitoring, contract/security reviews, and assessment of supplier control environments.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance practices, including the development or maintenance of security policies, standards, procedures, and control documentation.
• Familiarity with common security and regulatory frameworks, such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, GLBA, HIPAA, or FFIEC guidance.
• Experience using governance, risk, and compliance platforms or risk assessment tools to manage assessment workflows, document evidence, track risks, and report status.
• Ability to translate technical security findings into clear business risk language for project teams, leadership, auditors, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience consulting on technology projects to identify security requirements, assess risk, and recommend practical control improvements.
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, or regulatory exam activities, including evidence gathering, control mapping, management responses, and remediation tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating risk reports, assessment summaries, policies, standards, or executive-level deliverables.
• Professional security, risk, privacy, or audit certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, Security+, CEH, or similar.
• Experience assessing risks related to artificial intelligence, cloud services, SaaS platforms, data protection, or other emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across technology, business, legal, compliance, and vendor management teams.

Base Pay Range

$94,400-$129,800

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our client and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.