Information Security Assistant

Chevy Chase, MD
Full Time
Infrastructure
Experienced

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:  Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and lender helping accelerate the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Forbright is committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy by financing visionary leader in clean energy, healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries with extraordinary service.

COMPANY CULTURE:  We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back.  We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.

COMPANY MISSION:  We are a mission-driven institution with an uncommon commitment to decarbonization and sustainability. As the need to build a more sustainable, low-carbon economic system grows increasingly urgent, we are dedicating capital to financing the companies, investors, and innovators driving that change. We are reimagining how a bank should operate in a changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Information Security Assistant is responsible for supporting the security operations of the Bank. This role entails threat identification, cybersecurity tools, networking and email technologies, and email threat analysis. The Information Security Assistant is responsible for assisting with technical analysis, assessment, systems security monitoring, and vulnerability management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform detailed analysis on suspected malicious email messages
  • Respond to and analyze potential threats such as phishing, malware, and system vulnerabilities
  • Assist with incident response procedures and workflows for triage, analysis, notification, escalation, containment, remediation, and reporting
  • Assist with proactive event monitoring, analysis, and assessments including containment and remediation recommendations
  • Active participation in the Information and Cybersecurity, Bank Vulnerability Management, and Data Loss Prevention programs including efforts related to vulnerability remediation planning, tracking, implementation, threat research, log analysis, end-user security education and training, and recommendations for process improvement
  • Provide after-hours and weekend analysis on an as-needed basis outside of general working hours
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate Degree in a related discipline and 2 years of experience working in Cybersecurity required; or 4 years in Information Technology with 2 years in Cybersecurity required
  • One or more of the following, or comparable, professional certifications preferred:
    • CompTIA: Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+
    • EC Council: CEH, CPENT, CND, ECIH, CSA, CTIA
    • IC2: CC
    • GIAC: GSEC, GISF, GFACT, GCIH
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity tools, network and email technologies, Windows systems, and vulnerability management required
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized and efficient, able to work with all levels of staff in all areas of the Bank, detail-oriented, a team player, and excellent time management skills
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  The requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions. Work is conducted primarily in an office; however, some positions may be conducted remotely via technology. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for prolonged periods to:
  • Sit or stand at a desk
  • Walk, stoop down, crouch, kneel, or bend over
  • Use hands and fingers
  • Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity
  • Operate technology and other office machinery such as printers, fax machines, scanners, etc.
  • Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with others

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description.

PERKS/BENEFITS:

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 401k + company match
  • Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
  • Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
  • Bonuses for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
  • Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Imperfect Foods, and more!
  • Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
  • The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023 winner
  • American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner

It is the policy of Forbright Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre-employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics.

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