Cyber Security Engineer (Remote)

About The Company

At Emprise Bank, our core mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive by providing exceptional financial services and support. We are committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience that helps our clients achieve their personal and professional goals. Our organization values integrity, innovation, and community engagement, fostering a workplace culture that promotes growth, diversity, and inclusion. Emprise Bank takes pride in maintaining a secure and resilient banking environment, continuously investing in advanced security measures to protect our stakeholders' data and assets. As a trusted financial partner, we prioritize transparency, accountability, and excellence in all our operations.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our dedicated IT security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing vulnerability assessments, data loss prevention strategies, identity and access management, vendor security due diligence, and providing Tier 3 end-user support for complex security issues. This role involves leading incident response activities, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring the implementation of robust security controls across the organization. The Cyber Security Engineer will collaborate closely with various departments, vendors, and leadership to strengthen our security posture, stay ahead of emerging threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to security, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic to contribute to our bank’s mission of empowering people to thrive securely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Extensive knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
• Proficiency with malware detection tools such as Windows Defender, Symantec, and others
• Demonstrated expertise in threat detection, analysis, and incident response
• Experience with patch management systems and Active Directory
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, data loss prevention, and identity and access management
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hypervisor
• Knowledge of cloud platforms including Azure and AWS (preferred)
• Experience with Office 365 security configurations (preferred)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and forensic activities related to the bank’s IT security program, including patch management, vulnerability scanning, threat detection, and security event remediation
• Stay informed about emerging security threats and communicate proactively with leadership to implement necessary safeguards
• Develop and maintain identity and access management policies, ensuring least-privileged access principles are followed
• Design, review, and test data loss prevention controls annually, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Conduct vendor security due diligence, including surveys, security assessments, and annual reviews for critical vendors
• Serve as an escalation point for complex security issues, providing Tier 3 end-user support and technical analysis
• Design, recommend, and implement security solutions to mitigate risks and enhance the organization’s security posture
• Document all incident response activities, testing, and follow-up actions to maintain comprehensive records
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties