Title: Cybersecurity SpecialistDepartment: Information TechnologyReports To: SVP of Information TechnologySupervises: N/AJob Classification: Remote, Full-time, Exempt HOPE HOPE (Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and Hope Policy Institute) provides financial services; leverages resources; and engages in advocacy that strengthens the financial health and wealth of people in under-resourced Deep South communities. Since 1994, these efforts have benefitted more than three million people in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, and influenced billions in persistent poverty communities across the nation. Learn more atat www.hopecu.org . The Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Specialist to join our team at HOPE, a leading financial institution with assets totaling $800+ million. The ideal candidate will be responsible for protecting our organization's information systems and data from cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical assetsEssential Functions
- Security Monitoring and Incident Response: Monitor security alerts and incidents, conduct thorough investigations, and respond to security breaches promptly.
- Risk Assessment and Management: Perform regular risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure.
- Security Policies and Procedures: Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Security Awareness Training: Conduct security awareness training for employees to promote a culture of security within the organization.
- Threat Intelligence: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's security posture.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as PCI-DSS, NCUA guidelines, and other applicable laws
- Security Audits: Coordinate and participate in internal and external security audits, and address any findings or recommendations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with IT and other departments to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's operations
- Communication: Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a related field (i.e., fraud prevention, compliance), preferably within the financial services industry
- Must reside in TN, AL, MS, AR,& LA
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field desired
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable
Competencies and Skills
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
- Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner
- Decision Making: Drawing correct and realistic conclusions and making timely decisions based on available information
- Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with colleagues across the organization.
- Results Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance on achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations and being ready to take action and show tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.
- Continuous Learning: Actively and continuously gaining insight of strengths and weaknesses in order to identify the relevant areas that need further development (with regard to skills and knowledge) and acting upon it.
- Customer Focus: Knowing the (internal and external) customer business needs and acting accordingly; anticipating customer needs, and giving high priority to customer satisfaction and customer service
Work Environment
- Employee spends much of the time in the office environment, generally accessible to internal colleagues and external customers
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)