ISO Security Analyst

Job Type

Full Time

General Description

Support the SecOps unit in safeguarding our organization's IT infrastructure. This role involves monitoring systems for security threats, analyzing potential risks, and contributing to the development of security measures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to detect potential threats.
• Assist in incident response activities, including initial investigation and documentation.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of security tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to implement security best practices and solutions.
• Participate in security awareness initiatives and help educate staff on security protocols.
• Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity trends and threat intelligence.
• Help ensure compliance with relevant security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Discuss and follow up on the action plans to address any recommendations from the assessments with appropriate business units.
• Responsible for triage, ensure complete documentation, and adherence to the Standard for all Security Exceptions and support requests submitted.
• Prepare metrics and reports related to security assessments.  
• Other duties and responsibilities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, or a related field. 

Experience:

Two (2) years of related experience in information security or cybersecurity ensuring the security of all information pertinent to the company.

Certifications/Licenses

Certifications are highly desirable but not required.

• CompTIA SEC+
• ISC2 SSCP

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

• Strong business acumen: ability to understand the needs and concerns of business stakeholders and colleagues and respond promptly and effectively to stakeholder requests. An ability to conduct analysis of work procedures and business results and recommend changes to improve the effectiveness of the business' management.
• Strong technical acumen: knowledge of Cyber Security, Information Security, and Information Technology concepts. Strong knowledge of processes, controls, efficiency metrics and reporting concepts. Ability to write technical instructions using programs and technology. Robust knowledge of applicable local and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Communication skills: effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to foster trusting relationships with colleagues and clients. Highly develop written and verbal communications skills in English. Presents numerical data effectively. Superior communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent report-writing and presentation skills. Polished in preparing presentations, executive summaries, and business reports in English for executive audiences.
• Analytical skills: Stays focused on main issues, prevents irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with timely completion of assignments. Collects, research and complements data; Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Demonstrates attention to detail; Applies design principles; Generate creative solutions. Strong quantitative, research and analytical skills. Experience with data analysis, persuasive and informative writing, workload management, and process management.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.
• Project Management: Ability to prioritize and work with multiple projects and tasks with minimum supervision; self-direct and task switch between strategic and tactical initiatives regularly. Capacity to achieve results according to plan ensuring the expected quality. Excellent organization capacity to define priorities, meet deadlines, and flexible to change. Knowledge of project coordination, identification of business needs, work plan, budget control, time management, resource allocation, team management and status reports. Must demonstrate leadership, logic, and reasoning skills. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum or Kanban.
• Operational/Regulations Processes: Knowledge of budget administration, resources allocation, organization’s policies, and regulations. Ability to establish, conduct and track operational processes properly.
• Computer and Technological Skills: Proficient in MSO 365. Experience with data management tools such as: Power Pivot and Power BI, among others, is desired. Ability to achieve results by providing innovative ways of working with operational and technological considerations.

Region Locations

Colombia or Puerto Rico

Work Schedule

Hybrid or Remote

Values

Passion for People

Succeed Together

Own Every Moment

Build the Future

Additional Requirements

The information provided here is only a general guide as to the nature of the position and does not constitute an exact description of the goals, tasks, duties and responsibilities of the position. The specific details of each position are described in the employee’s performance evaluation.

Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

ABOUT US

Popular is Puerto Rico’s leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular’s employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

If you have a disability or need more information about requesting an accommodation, please contact us at asesorialaboral@popular.com. This email inbox is monitored for such types of requests only. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed exemptions or reasonable accommodations. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Are you ready for a rewarding career?

Popular is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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