Information Security Analyst/Engineer

Merrick Bank, 10705 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, Utah, United States of America Req #8977
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Merrick Bank employees share in our mission to delight our customers and empower underserved consumers to achieve their credit goals. In return, we delight our associates; ensuring they are noticed, heard, appreciated and understand the importance of their role(s). For over 20 years, our Guiding Principles of; doing the right thing, putting the customer first, and Earn, Learn, Have Fun (aka E.L.F.), have defined who we are as an Employer of Choice. Give Yourself Credit, Work at Merrick!

This role operates, monitors, and provides, general day to day activities supporting the security Endpoint & Data Loss Prevention team in its mission to protect the Bank’s data, customers, and computer systems from business disruption, data/identity compromise, cyber fraud, and regulatory findings.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Assist in the maintenance of documentation for various security technologies and processes, including standards and procedures for security controls according to CIS, PCI, FFIEC CAT guidelines.
  • Support the security team in day-to-day operations involving maintenance, project management and script support of - specifically, we are seeking knowledge of endpoint controls and loss control with Defender and Proofpoint capability (as a plus to include web filtering, CASB, NAC, SSO, MFA, HIDS, IDS/IPS, IGA, and vulnerability management experience).

Each Security Analyst is also responsible to cross-train and be familiar with other security functions as assigned:

  • Security Monitoring & Response - Detect and respond to security events by identifying, reporting, mitigating, and recovering from security incidents.
  • Security Risk & Program Management - Assess and advise technology and business groups by identifying, prioritizing, managing, and reporting security risk.
  • Application & Development Security – Define and test reasonable application and development security practices
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Compliance with Laws & Regulations:

  • Responsible for complying with all of the Bank’s internal control policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for understanding and complying with all laws and regulations to which the Bank is subject.
  • Responsible for communicating problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, noncompliance with laws and regulations, policy violations, or illegal acts.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors’ degree in computer or cybersecurity-related studies or four (4) years of IT or security experience.
  • Two (2) years with maintaining any of the following technologies: web filtering, CASB, NAC, SSO, MFA, endpoint security tools, IDS/IPS, IGA, and vulnerability management.
  • Scripting in Python or PowerShell is required.
  • GIAC, ISC2, or other recognized certifications are a plus.
  • Intermediate Windows/Linux administration skills and security best practice.
  • Basic of industry standard network security best practices.
  • Familiarity with highly-regulated industries, and specifically the banking industry (including FDIC regulations) is desirable .

Summary of Qualifications:

  • Intermediate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate understanding and experience with security industry best practice.
  • Experience with administering Windows and Linux systems
  • “White-hat” mentality, with a healthy sense of paranoia (security awareness and risk).
  • Positive, inquisitive, can-do attitude.
  • Self-starter, requires minimal oversight to perform as expected, work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Comfortably perform well under pressure, deliver to commitments on tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Passion for cybersecurity and technology.
  • Technical writing skills.

We offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite. Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Our benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, as well as other benefits and programs to meet the needs of our employees. Further details will be shared during the interview or offer process, as appropriate and applicable.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.  We will conduct a thorough background check for all hires in compliance with applicable law which includes (but may not be limited to) a review of factors including drug testing and employment/personal references. 

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  • Merrick Bank, 10705 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, Utah, United States of America