What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security Analyst position at SOUTHERN BANK?
Job Details
Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
The Information Security Analyst is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of information and cyber security procedures and protocols for the protection of the organizations’ computer networks and information. Performs a variety of tasks.
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL SOUTHERN BANK TEAM MEMBERS
- Southern Bank team members are a family, rooted in the communities we serve and working together to be the best in our industry, utilizing innovative ideas and strong products. The Southern Bank Patch illustrates these ideals.
- Ensures the confidentiality of customer non-public personal information and secures information systems to comply with bank regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS
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- Assists in monitoring information security directives as mandated by GLBA, SOX, and FFIEC guidelines;
- Monitors and reviews user activity for information security processes;
- Performs vulnerability scanning and reporting;
- Recommend security enhancements to management;
- Assists the ISO in performing information security, cybersecurity, and IT asset risk assessments to ensure that information systems are adequately protected and meet guidelines;
- Investigates and reports all information security violations and breaches;
- Maintains a current understanding of the IT threat landscape for the industry;
- Review and responds to tickets in the security board;
- Monitors the SIEM;
- Performs reporting to Manager as required; and,
- All other duties as assigned.
The following specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum education and experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and effectively;
- Knowledge of financial services regulations and guidance, such as GLBA, SOX, FFIEC;
- Ability to implement security controls; and,
- Broad understanding of security frameworks and concepts.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent related experience required; and,
- At least 3-5 years of experience in computer systems.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Family & Trust: Southern Bank team members build relationships based on trust and mutual respect, maintain an inclusive and honest environment and uphold integrity and transparency in all interactions.
Rooted & Service: Southern Bank team members are committed to serving customers, communities and teams with purpose, professionalism, and respect, while effectively communicating and actively listening to meet their needs.
Innovation & Strength: Southern Bank team members foster collaboration and continuous improvement, encourage visionary thinking, and strive for excellence to drive the organization forward.
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.
Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; Taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
