Senior Information Security Analyst

Job Description

The POWER of a CAREER! Northpointe Bank is seeking a detail oriented, customer service minded individual to join our team as a Senior Information Security Analyst. This position requires an individual who has the desire to make a difference within the organization. An exceptional ability to grasp new concepts and learn while providing excellent service is critical for this position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

If you have been looking for an opportunity in the banking/mortgage industry, have the desire to work hard, are dedicated to your individual success, and take pride in the achievement and growth within a team, then we want to hear from you!

The Senior Information Security Analyst serves as the highest-level technical analyst within Northpointe Bank’s cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for leading advanced threat detection, complex incident investigations, and the continuous improvement of security tools and controls. The position acts as a technical escalation point, mentor to junior analysts, and a key contributor to strategic security initiatives in a regulated banking environment. This position requires strong discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to make decisions that impact the Bank’s security posture and regulatory readiness.

Key Competencies

• Security Monitoring & Analysis – Leads security monitoring strategy and threat hunting initiatives.

• Incident Response – Directs major investigations, performs root cause analysis, and coordinates incident resolution.

• System & Endpoint Security – Oversees secure system architecture and enterprise configuration baselines.

• Security Controls & Tools Management – Manages complex integrations and optimizes tool performance.

• Technical Communication – Presents findings to leadership and advises stakeholders on risk and mitigation.

Responsibilities:

Threat Monitoring & Incident Response

• Lead and coordinate responses to significant security incidents across internal and cloud systems.

• Conduct proactive threat hunting and advanced analysis of SIEM, EDR, and log data.

• Develop and tune detection use cases for tools like SIEM, EDR, DLP, and MFA.

Vulnerability Management & Endpoint Security

• Serve as subject matter expert on vulnerability management and remediation prioritization.

• Oversee endpoint protection platforms and enforce secure configurations.

Security Control & Tool Management

• Manage and optimize SIEM, EDR, DLP, MFA, and other critical security technologies.

• Lead tool integration projects and ensure alignment with Bank policies and risk posture.

Documentation & Training Support

• Mentor junior analysts and review their work for quality and completeness.

• Lead tabletop exercises and represent the security team during audits and regulatory reviews.

Technical Assessments & Research

• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and risk teams on secure design and implementation efforts.

• Stay current on threat intelligence and lead the evaluation of emerging tools and tactics.

Compliance and Professional Standards

• Meet established standards and guidelines regarding compliance, job knowledge, quality, attendance, efficiency, initiative, customer service, and overall performance.

• Maintain confidentiality and data integrity while adhering to compliance standards in risk reporting and analysis.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance rules and regulations, including internal policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required; CISSP, OSCP, or similar senior-level certification preferred.

• Experience & Industry Knowledge: 6+ years in information security or IT security operations, with leadership responsibilities.

• Technical & Analytical Skills: Expertise in threat detection, incident response, and tool optimization.

• Communication & Team Collaboration: Proven ability to communicate complex risks and influence cross-functional decisions.

• Organizational & Self-Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and drive improvements independently.

Organizational & Self-Management Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision and maintain high accountability.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible to support after-hours upgrades, emergency incident response, or compliance needs.

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our Hiring Philosophy:

Northpointe Bank recognizes that the quality of our people is the foundation for our success. Attracting individuals who value a challenging work environment that rewards the contributions of its people is the cornerstone of our hiring philosophy.

It is the policy of Northpointe Bank and its subsidiaries to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, marital status, or other attributes not pertinent to the job requirements. This policy reflects our practice of making all employment decisions, from recruitment to promotions, based on an individual's qualifications without discrimination on any basis.

Benefit Information:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life, LTD, & AD&D

• Dependent Care Spending Plan (DCSA)

• Employer Stock Ownership Plan with 401(k) feature and company match

• Complimentary Banking Services

• Tuition Assistance

AA - EOE

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