Information Security Analyst

Salem Five is a growing regional financial services organization with a rich history of over 160 years.  As an independent bank, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve and offer our employees successful and rewarding careers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

The I.T. Security Analyst position is responsible for designing, building and driving certain aspects the information security program designed to safeguard the Bank’s information and data.  This position is integral to the overall success of the Salem Five I.T. Security Program.   

Working within the I.T. Security Team and reporting to the I.T. Security Manager, the I.T. Security Analyst supports the management of security controls, products and services that protect the Bank’s systems and networks. More broadly, this position assists with initiatives intended to strengthen the policies, process controls and technical standards for security and management.  Collaboration with all I.T. Departments is essential. Responsibilities to include:

• Find and mitigate security vulnerabilities discovered in the Bank’s computing environment before any breaches can occur by conducting vulnerability testing and risk analyses.
• Monitor user security access and maintaining the relevant data.
• Monitor and direct security patch installation and vulnerability remediation of all network computing devices, such as workstations/laptops, servers, networking equipment, etc.
• Ensure security hardening benchmark standards are maintained.
• Respond to security related Help Desk tickets.
• Provide support and analysis during and after a security incident.
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
• Participate in security investigations and compliance reviews by gathering evidence in response to audit and examiner requests.
• Proactively participate in the continued development of the bank’s security posture, including research, evaluation and recommendation of new systems or enhancements.
• Communicate risk assessment results both written and verbally to IT management, and provide recommendations on corrective actions, remediation resolution, and ensure follow-on reporting and monitoring is completed.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth of the Information Security Program by identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Who We Are: Join an organization that prioritizes innovation, customer service and supporting the communities we serve. Love the people you work with while participating in and helping to shape our collaborative environment. When you join Salem Five, you become part of a growing, regional financial services company. Salem Five has more than 30 retail banking branches throughout Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk counties, strong business banking capabilities, an Insurance division, a Wealth Management & Trust organization and a Mortgage Company that has provided homeownership to generations of families.

 Why Salem Five: We’ve been around since 1855 – which means we will be around a lot longer – but we also know what it takes to be competitive in this day and age.  We pride ourselves in being one of the first banks on the internet and continually try and push ourselves to offer the latest in online and mobile banking to serve our customers in whichever channel they prefer. Whether it be a virtual assistant via our website, obtaining cash at ATMs without a card present, or going through the mortgage process via our digital app, we want to offer the digital experiences that customers want. Continued company growth offers opportunities for individual growth.

Salem Five believes deeply in supporting the communities in which we reside. Donations through our Charitable Foundation or events at the branch or location-level are an important part of our DNA. We would not be the company we are without our commitment to businesses and organizations that help the region thrive and to our employees. Come see what we’re all about.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; and/or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CISSP or equivalent information security certification(s) (e.g. CISM, CISA, CCSP) preferred.  CISSP should be acquired within 12 months of employment.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 or more years of I.T. Security environment experience in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with common standards for IT security and Cyber Defense.
• Strong understanding of security risk management and the integration with business strategy.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail imperative.
• Strong time management skills to drive expected outcomes.
• Proven flexibility with the ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize and work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be focused, energetic, meet commitments, willing to take ownership, have excellent judgment and integrity.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be focused, able to multi-task and prioritize to meet commitments, willing to take ownership, and have excellent judgment and integrity.

Preferred:

Basic understanding of several of the following security technologies including Microsoft Active Directory, firewalls, routers, switches, IDS/IPS, SIEM, VPN, encryption technologies, data protection, design, privileged access, etc.

• Cloud security experience helpful.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits/Incentives:  Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Summer Family Outing, Annual Holiday Reception and more

Salary Range:            Competitive Base plus incentive

Ready to apply? If this job sounds like a fit for you, then click on Apply/Apply Now in this posting. We look forward to talking with you.