About This Role
This Information Security Analyst role is responsible for protecting the bank's digital assets and infrastructure from cyber threats and managing information security risks. The position involves monitoring systems, analyzing security incidents, conducting risk assessments, assisting with Identity & Access Management processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The analyst also helps establish sound governance functions and ensures internal controls operate effectively.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection systems
- Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; lead efforts to recommend mitigation strategies and ensure remediation plans are executed timely
- Support Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and ensure secure development processes are embedded and enforced throughout the SDLC
- Manage processes for securing the bank's cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Monitor emerging (or changes to) regulatory requirements, threats, and industry trends, advising leadership on necessary changes and improvements
- Generate reports and metrics for management and regulatory bodies
- Maintain and update IS policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with industry frameworks (i.e., NIST CSF 2.0) and regulatory requirements (FFIEC, GLBA, etc.)
- Develop and maintain security documentation, playbooks, and training materials
- Manage and monitor security awareness, education, and training for employees
- Perform internal and vendor IS risk assessments (including data privacy and other regulatory risk assessments)
- Lead remediation efforts for identified control gaps
- Assist in the management and testing of the bank's Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) to ensure operational resiliency and rapid recovery in case of disruptions
- Support centralized IAM governance and daily processing of access requests and provisioning
- Manage IS metrics monitoring and reporting; prepare reports and dashboards to communicate compliance performance to senior management and stakeholders; monitor and report on the status of risk remediation activities
- Support audits, inspections, and reviews conducted by regulators and external parties
- Carry out responsibilities in a manner consistent with values and operating principles, in accordance with policy and applicable laws, and with a commitment to continuous improvement and process excellence
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Law, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in an IS or cybersecurity role, preferably in the banking or financial services sector
- Familiarity with banking regulations, Interagency Information Security Standards, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 2.0 CSF/RMF, PCI DSS, FFIEC, FDIC Part 364 Appendix B, GDPR, etc.)
- Strong technical aptitude with Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure, with experience managing cloud security tools (i.e., Sentinel, Defender, Purview, AWS Security Hub, and other native security tools)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team
Nice to have:
- Certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent
Important Details
About the Company
This position is based in the company's historic downtown San Antonio headquarters.
