IT Security Analyst--Bilingual In Spanish--Temp to Hire--Banking

Reports to: Deputy CISO

Focus: Hands-on operations, monitoring, basic compliance work

Primary Value: Executes day to day technical and administrative security tasks

Core Responsibilities
Perform log monitoring (firewalls, AD, SWIFT platform, Internet banking)
First line of attention to calls from users for credential management
Administration of E-banking platform for user access
Real-time monitoring of events reported in application dashboards (firewall, anti-malware, etc.)
Support IT staff on initial response to alerts for malware incidents
Monitor actions taken by IT staff to correct unsuccessful malware attacks and clear affected units
Escalate security incidents that appear to have real impact on Bank’s security
Procure from IT staff reports with status of all systems and search for obsolete/demoted/vulnerable versions of software components that might compromise security
Tasks related to Business Continuity testing and planning
Physical security
Contribute in composition of policies and procedures on security and improve description of processes
Assist other Security Department members as requested

Experience / Credentials

Able to commute to Manhattan.

The right candidate will be fluent in Spanish & English.
1–3 years security/IT experience with security tasks for a financial institution
Optional/Recommended certifications: Security+, (ISC)2 CC, Microsoft SC-900

Desired Experience
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Identity concepts (Azure AD / Entra ID), Fortinet firewalls, Tenable/Nessus vulnerability scans, Trend Vision One anti-malware platform, and security functions in T24 core banking, FCM, FIS and SWIFT Alliance.

Required Competencies
Handles routine SOC tasks independently
Begins identifying patterns/trends in security events
Starts contributing to documentation and team process improvements

Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technical-related field/career.

After a 3 month training period. The schedule will become hybrid.

The hourly pay rate is $45 to $50.

Current work schedule is hybrid (3 days in the office/2 remote per week), and additional availability as required.