Information Security Analyst

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for ensuring that the Bank’s Security operations and preventive controls are managed and maintained in accordance with established Information Security policies, standards and procedures, published regulations and industry best practices.

Primarily responsible for the constant review of vendor security controls in comparison with policies and industry frameworks, risk assessments, determination of control gaps and their remediation. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs vendor security risk assessments to determine inherent risk on proposed projects and assesses vendor security controls to determine residual risk.
• Evaluates the potential exposure to application security risks and threats based on industry security frameworks and recommends appropriate mitigation.
• Periodically assesses the information security controls design and execution applied by vendors for completeness and efficacy.
• Identifies control gaps for remediation.
• Assesses vendor security practices including Information Security governance, Identity and access control, Incident monitoring and response, Vulnerability assessment and Penetration tests, Network Security and Endpoint Security, among others.
• Acts as liaison with Third Party Risk Management, Information Technology and business department Relationship Managers related to vendor risk assessments.
• Reports information security risks and follows-up remediations.
• Remediates audit and regulatory findings and recommendations related to Information Security and Vendor Risk Management.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    

• College degree in Information Technology or Information Security or equivalent;
  Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CISM or similar information security certifications preferred.

Experience:    

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Information Security Risk, Information Security Operations or Security Auditing.
• Proven experience on third-party risk management and vendor security assessments.
• Experience working with Vendor Risk Management (VRM) applications preferred.
• Working knowledge of security practices such as Endpoint Security, Network Security, Security Operations and Security Governance required.

Skills/Ability:    

• Proven ability to initiate and manage projects.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong inter-personal communication and collaboration skills. 
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work with general supervision. 

OTHER DETAILS

$29.81 – $42.07 / hour 
Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k). 

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