Role

The Information Security Specialist is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of securing the credit unions various information systems. Reporting to the Director of IT and Cyber Security, the Information Security Specialist is tasked with providing technical expertise in all areas of network, system, and application security. The Information Security Specialist works closely with the Information Technology department to ensure that systems and networks are always designed, developed, deployed, and managed with an emphasis on strong, effective security and risk management controls. The Information Security Specialist effectively correlates and analyzes security events within the context of ValleyStar’s unique environment to proactively detect threats and mitigate attacks before they occur.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor computer networks for security issues.
Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.
Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.
Work with the Director of IT and Cyber Security to perform tests/assessments and uncover network vulnerabilities.
Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
Stay current on IT security trends and news.
Develop company-wide best practices for IT security.
Perform penetration testing and subsequent patching of systems.
Research security enhancements and make recommendations to Director of IT and Cyber Security.
Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes.

Uses data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information.
Reviews violations of security procedures; recommends training to ensure violations do not recur.
Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data.
Modifies security files and applications as able and necessary to provide specialized access, allow new software to be installed or integrated, or correct errors.
Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses; facilitates or performs needed updates.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of IT and Cyber Security.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience

Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques.
Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact.
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, IDS, and password protection and authentication.
Excellent troubleshooting skills with a scientific approach to problem investigation and resolution including in-depth root cause analysis.

Education/ Certifications / Licenses

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.
2 years’ experience in Information Security or related field.
Security certificates are not required, but preferred.

Interpersonal Skills

Promote the mission, vision, and image of the credit union on a continuing basis to all internal and external members, volunteers, vendors, and the community via appropriate words and actions.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Requires a high degree of skill and knowledge in computer systems and applications
Overtly support the team environment in the workplace.

Is a self-motivated, self-confident professional who possesses a high energy level and strong organizational skills.

Demonstrate effective listening skills and high degree of verbal and written communication.
Requires an aptitude for working with staff, management, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner

Other Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Able to operate a personal computer, telephone, scanner, and copy machine.
Demonstrate basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

ADA Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, among other things, objects, tools, PC keyboard or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and or crouch.

The employee will need to lift box[es] of receipt paper and other supplies that may weigh in excess of 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in a pleasant office environment with minimal chance for personal injury and moderate noise level. There may be occasions when the work environment is stressful. Work hours will normally be from Monday through Friday and may change depending upon our needs.

Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

The mental characteristics necessary to competently perform this job include, but are not limited to, the need to use instructing and negotiating abilities, and imagination; to frequently use basic and complex numeric calculations, memory, and reading and writing ability; to continuously be alert, precise, resourceful, use problem solving; concentration, creativity and good judgment for any specific duration.

ADA

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Will

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job. Nothing in this document restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document should not in any way be considered an employment contract, or take away from, alter or modify your “At will” employment status.

EEO

ValleyStar Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other category protected by law.

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