Customer Authentication Analyst

*If candidates are related to, living with, dating, or in a familial-like relationship with a current FirstBank employee or FirstBank Board of Director they cannot be considered at this time*

** Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office**

***FirstBank does not sponsor work visas***

Salary Range

$95,000 to $125,000

Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!

A Brief Overview

The Analyst, Info Security will work to promote and ensure the security of FirstBank's and its customers' data through the rigorous application of tools and skills for the purpose of intrusion/breach prevention, threat hunting, and incident response. Will endeavor to maintain the tactical advantage against adversaries through continuous research, involvement in peer security groups, and the procurement of tools/services to fill gaps that are identified in our security posture. The Analyst role will be focused on managing and implementing projects.

What you will do

• Lead complex implementation projects.
• Manage vendor efforts in conjunction with project plans.
• Balance multiple projects and multiple tasks while meeting agreed upon objectives.
• Maintain documentation on an on-going basis of the security aspects of our network and applications; include documentation updates as an integral part of every project.
• Evaluate hardware and software products and network services for potential fit with company’s security requirements.
• Actively participate in the design of security policies for equipment and of baseline security policies for various host platforms.
• Implement security policies in equipment and baseline security policies on various host platforms; test security policies when changed and on a regular, scheduled basis to verify that they are functioning as designed.
• Work effectively with auditors in the evaluation of security policies, procedures, and infrastructure.
• Provide input on various design topologies from a security perspective and identify the pros and cons of each approach.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of various hosts and networks using appropriate scanning tools.
• Monitor various resources, including mailing lists, newsgroups and web sites, for new vulnerabilities and their potential impact on the company’s information systems; take the appropriate action to minimize the impact of these vulnerabilities on affected systems.
• Consult on security aspects of software design and make recommendations.
• Troubleshoot security-related problems; coordinate resolution with internal technical resources and vendors.
• Train other personnel on the company’s security policies and procedures; assist in the development of company-wide security training programs.
• Actively participate in all security-related strategic planning efforts.
• Monitor access to FirstBank networks to ensure that security policies in networking equipment and host systems have been implemented correctly and are functioning properly.
• Maintain knowledge of current technology and developing technology .
• Mentor other personnel.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements