Cybersecurity Analyst

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team! This position will assist in the monitoring and review of security controls to detect cybersecurity threats. Provide risk analysis of business applications and information technology infrastructure with consulting to improve security functionality. Design, develop and maintain security metrics for the organization. Participate as a member of the Incident Response Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide analysis of security events and investigate cybersecurity threats to the environment.
2. Identify and communicate threat intelligence to appropriate stakeholders.
3. Create and maintain key cybersecurity metrics.
4. Participate as a member of the Incident Response Team (IRT); including forensic evidence gathering and analysis.
5. Perform reviews of business application and infrastructure systems and projects to identify cybersecurity risk
6. Act as a technical and process subject matter expert (SME) for Cybersecurity operations. Including attestations, checks and functions.
7. Participate in preparing for Information Security IT audits and exams.
8. Assist with Cybersecurity reviews of application and infrastructure systems.
9. Review and consult with IT on various technologies including network security, logs, routers, switches, hubs, corporate applications and general cybersecurity related resources.
10. Implement, maintain and monitor network security and performance.
11. Perform periodic attestation, control and performance procedures as deemed necessary.
12. Participate in Cybersecurity Operations on-call program.

To be successful in this position, we require the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of one (1) year of information security or related field experience.
• A thorough understanding of key networking protocols and computer operating systems.
• Ability to provide analysis of IDS, server, firewall logs and other security controls.
• Ability to analyze business applications to determine and communicate risk to stakeholder in an understandable way in a consultative manner.
• Experience with the creation and maintenance of Cybersecurity related metrics.
• Knowledge and understanding of incident response and computer forensics.

The following would be a plus:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Certification in security and trainings, including SANS, EC Counsel, Security+, CISSP, CISM and CISA.

First Merchants offers the following:

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!