Security Specialist - Glenville, NY

Trustco Bank • Schenectady, NY • 1h ago

Security Specialist

Reports to: IT Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt | Supervisory Role: No

Why Join Us?

At Trustco Bank, we're committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where our employees can grow their careers. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and consider our employees as family. We value each team member's contribution and offer a supportive, collaborative work environment. Join Trustco Bank's esteemed team and play a vital role in shaping our future by attracting the brightest minds. We look forward to welcoming a strategic partner passionate about talent and growth.

We believe that investing in our employees means investing in the future of our company. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a generous compensation and benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, a health savings account with an annual employer contribution, a 401(k)-retirement plan with generous employer match, paid time off plus 11 paid federal holidays, training and professional development programs, tuition reimbursement, reduced fees and rates on certain loan products, and much more!

About the Security Specialist Role

The Security Specialist works with the Security Administrator to analyze all recommendations resulting from Information Security reviews or Audits to determine the appropriateness of the recommendations and the overall risk to the Bank relating to those items. They also work hand in hand to ensure that workstations, servers, networking appliances and all banking systems meet security patch standards.

Key Responsibilities

Compiles and provides IT data and information to respond to audit and information security requests.

Ensure that all appliances are in line with base line configuration and are up to date with security patches.

Knowledge of Active directory and group policy.

Ability to research and communicate effectively to security administrator or senior administrators on security enhancements and change control approval requests.

Review and apply necessary software security patches.

Implementation and configuration of Information Security monitoring systems.

Work with the Network Administrator to proactively identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.

Research and recommend new Information Security applications when necessary.

Ensure that the organization's information sharing infrastructure meets established compliances and regulations.

Ability to work independently in scenarios where there is limited supervision.

Innovative and a passion for continual learning and development.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Bachelors Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Customer service experience.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Well, organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to time sensitive deadlines.

Ability to work well independently and in groups.

Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Programs; Excel and Word.

Preferred

A Master's degree or higher.

Schedule

Full-time position:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Travel: Occasional travel; valid driver's license required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Trustco Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion or promotion Recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment Treatment during employment Rates of pay or other forms of compensation Selection for training, including apprenticeship Layoff or termination

It is the policy of Trustco Bank to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity.

Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity.

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