IT - Info Sec Analysis and Investigation - Information Security Analyst

it - info sec analysis and investigation - information security analyst job description

posted tuesday, february 24, 2026 at 11:00 am

title: information security analyst

department: it – information security

reports to: manager – information security

status: exempt

job code: 4321

pay grade: 20s

pay scale: $ - $ annually

general description:

the security analyst focuses on ensuring sound implementation of systems and processes aimed at effectively securing golden 1’s information, infrastructure and member non-public financial data. It involves overseeing intrusion monitoring, assessing and mitigating any detected threats, recommending and establishing related policies and procedures, as approved. As the subject matter expert, provides internal security consultancy, as well as analyzes, supports and assists resolve system security issues and concerns to golden 1 internal and external business environments, and others.

tasks, duties, functions:

• conduct ongoing vulnerability management activities and access potential treats. Escalate any immediate and severe issues accordingly to the attention of the manager – information security and appropriate reporting to senior leadership.
• coordinate and lead technology staff in the identification and remediation of system vulnerabilities across the computing environment.
• provide consultative support as a security subject matter expert on golden 1 projects and initiatives.
• define and evaluate functional requirements and specifications of security systems for both internal and external business environments.
• work in conjunction with it to ensure appropriate procedures and processes are in place and effective in the detection and prevention of system intrusions as well as in establishing and managing a functional anti-virus/malware/dlp policy.
• monitor, measure, test and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of information security controls as well as compliance with information security policies and procedure.
• administration of the following systems: ids/ips, firewalls, email gateway, certificate issuance, url filter, network management and identity access control.
• regularly review ids/ips/hids/siem rules, wireless rogue access point detection configuration and procedures and practices to ensure optimal effectiveness of security in the business environment.
• regularly review firewall, vpn, and web content filtering configuration and rules to ensure optimal efficiency and adherence information security standards.
• keep management updated on outstanding issues that are not resolved in a timely manner in accordance with established escalation procedures.
• work with internal and external auditors during examinations providing support and assistance in addressing audit recommendations.
• maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
• performs other job-related duties as necessary.

physical skills, abilities, and exertion utilized in the performance of these tasks:

• effective oral and written communication skills required with a focus on troubleshooting and error identification.
• must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate applicable computer hardware, a variety of hand tools and standard office equipment.

organizational contacts & relationships:

• internal: all levels of staff and management
• external: vendors, service providers, organizational groups, and other financial institutions as needed.

qualifications:

• education: bachelors of science in computer science, management information systems, information security information assurance or equivalent work experience.
• experience:
  • minimum of 5 years or more hands on experience in the management, configuration, administration, installation, and evaluation of network (cisco desired) or operating systems software (microsoft, linux desired), hardware and applications.
  • at least 2 years’ experience in organizational information security, information assurance or providing security consulting services.
  • demonstrates working knowledge of firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
  • demonstrat…