Information Security Specialist

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

The Information Security Specialist supports enterprise adherence to information security controls and industry best practices by leading various initiatives to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information systems. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with extensive experience in third party risk. The candidate will have a broad understanding of security controls and can collaborate across organizations to achieve mutual goals.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Facilitating SME discussions with various third parties to effectively understand security control effectiveness
Researching emerging IT/IS risk factors and their impact on current control standards and understanding vendor risk management processes and due diligence reviews
Analyzing responses to third party assessment questionnaires and reviewing supporting documentation
Reporting and escalating issues appropriately and in a timely manner
Providing recommendation to leadership on program enhancements and strategic directionThe ideal candidate will have a well-rounded information security background including a strong understanding of Third Party Risk Management, information security controls, industry standards and best practices such as the NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and ISO 27000 series. The candidate should understand and have experience with the security configuration and various design controls, regulatory, legal and contractual requirements impacting financial institutions (e.g. GLBA, SOX, FFIEC, GDPR and PCI).The candidate additionally will have or exhibit the following:
Strong writing skills with experience in documenting risk analysis results
Ability to lead and coordinate work efforts to meet tactical and strategic goals
Experience with program management and measurement through development and implementation of process efficiency and effectiveness measurements
Ability to analyze and articulate implications of compliance requirements
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences and stakeholders
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, technical resources, and auditors.Preferred Skills/Experience
- College degree or equivalent industry experience and certifications, with proficiency in Security Operations Center activities
- One to three years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, or in network or information technology environments**The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.**

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected un