Cybersecurity Analyst

Founders Federal Credit Union helps our members attain their financial goals. Our innovative services, convenient locations, and friendly employees are dedicated to our members and their financial future. Founders Federal Credit Union is strongly committed to providing the highest level of quality service to our members. We realize our outstanding, dedicated employees make it all happen.

Do you have experience implementing security controls, penetration testing and cybersecurity risk assessments? If so, this position may be the right fit for you! Founders is searching for a passionate cybersecurity professional to join our IT team as a Cybersecurity Analyst. This position is located on site at our Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, SC. Remote work is not available, however the individual may be able to work at our Rock Hill Center upon completion of training.

Responsibilities and Duties:  

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for ensuring effective integration of Information Technology systems and services with the Information Security Program and Information Security Policy. The Cybersecurity Analyst is primarily responsible for protecting Founders from cyberattacks. This involves researching upcoming IT trends, reviewing suspicious activities, reporting security breaches, and educating employees on cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity Analyst will support and participate in the FIT offerings related to cybersecurity.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Monitor cybersecurity software used in environment.
2. Investigate incoming alerts and escalate as necessary.
3. Investigate suspicious email reports.
4. Review incoming incident response hotline calls.
5. Threat hunting within the environment to prevent security incidents.
6. Perform vulnerability scans in environment. Research solutions to vulnerabilities and work alongside system owners and techs to remediate vulnerabilities.
7. Create Threat Assessments to aid in evaluating risks posed by vulnerabilities or potential threats based on research of upcoming trends and intelligence feeds.
8. Work with other CSOC team members to create and execute Security Awareness Training and Testing for the enterprise and FIT clients.
9. Gather information as required to present in board reports.
10. Assist with maintaining email filtering systems and release emails when deemed safe.
11. Participate in CSOC team meetings.
12. Assist with reviewing and remediating items found during audits, both internal and external.
13. Develop and support cybersecurity environments for FIT CUSO clients.
14. On-Call Rotation for after hour alerts/cybersecurity.
15. Comply with Founders’ policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and statutes issued by federal agencies such as NCUA and FFIEC, including, but not limited to, GLBA and BSA.   Employees have legal and regulatory obligations to respect and protect the privacy of information and its integrity and confidentiality.
16. All other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:  

The Cybersecurity Analyst must have the ability to analyze, research, and resolve questions and possess the ability to learn quickly and adjust to technological changes. The ideal candidate must have the following skills & qualifications: 

• Excellent communication, documentation skills, and the ability to understand and explain technical details to technical and non-technical audiences is required to be successful.
• Ability to effectively communicate on complex issues with a high level of effectiveness. 
• The ability to work in a team, present a trustworthy image, and deal effectively with others is required. 
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple work assignments and priorities with urgent deadlines, maintain excellent service delivery, while working with a fast-paced team. 
• Strong data analysis, research, analytical and testing skills. 
• Able to work independently without significant supervision. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.
• ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals certification is required within 12 months.

Due to the nature of project deadlines and implementation schedules, evening and weekend work may be required.

Due to the critical nature of data security, each employee has the responsibility to protect company data.  Employees have legal and regulatory obligations to respect and protect the privacy of information and its integrity and confidentiality.   Guidance is contained in the company information security policies.  Violations of policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Adhere to the principle of least privilege to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to critical systems or sensitive data by maintaining account permissions to accounts, processes and programs only required to do the job assigned.

Follow the asset management lifecycle process and procedures to support the efforts in maintaining an accurate and efficient configuration management inventory.

Maintain a knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Response teams defined in the Incident Response Plan.

Benefits provided include the following:   

• Paid Holidays  
• Paid Time Off  
• Family-oriented culture that values work/life balance  
• Retirement Plan (401k with employer contributions + Pension Plan fully funded by FFCU)  
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance  
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (at no cost to employee)  
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and children  
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts  
• Long Term Care Plan  
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance  
• Tuition reimbursement to assist with furthering education  
• Certifications - Assistance with achieving and maintaining  
• Fit Founders Wellness Program  

 EEO  

A pre-employment credit check, background screening, drug screening, and reference check will be required. 

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