Corporate Information Security Risk & Vulnerability Analyst

About The Role

Summary

The Risk and Vulnerability Analyst I supports the organization’s security risk and vulnerability management efforts

This role assists with identifying, analyzing, and tracking security vulnerabilities and risk exceptions, while contributing to the organization’s compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks such as GLBA, NIST, and CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS CSC)

The Analyst I collaborates with IT teams, supports the CIS CSAT process, and helps maintain the vulnerability management program.

 

This position reports to the Risk and Vulnerability Manager and plays a key role in executing foundational tasks, conducting data analysis, and contributing to broader governance initiatives.

 

This is a Corporate position which may be located in an available bank division across our nine-state footprint in AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, TX, UT, WA, or WY. The entry rate for this position is $34.14 + / hour (calculated for Kalispell, MT). Click here to learn more about our bank divisions.

 

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offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

 

WA Applicants ONLY:

Spokane, WA range $38.14 to 57.20 an hour.

Wenatchee, WA $38.66 to $58.01 an hour.

 

Duties and

• Vulnerability Management Support - Assist in the scanning, identification, and tracking of vulnerabilities

  Help analyze scan results, document findings, and follow up with IT teams to ensure timely remediation aligned with security policy and SLAs.

• Risk Acceptance Support - Assist in the tracking and documentation of vulnerability and configuration exceptions, audit findings, and policy deviations

  Verify false positives and assist in maintaining exception records through their lifecycle.

• CIS CSAT Support - Assist in the administration of the CIS Critical Security Controls Self-Assessment Tool

  Help gather evidence, track assessment progress, and support control improvement planning.

• Security Risk & Compliance Support - Track remediation progress for open vulnerabilities, risk exceptions, and audit items

  Work with the Risk and Vulnerability Manager to prepare status updates and monitor compliance timelines.

• Metrics & Reporting - Maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and other reporting tools to summarize key risk indicators (KRIs), scan results, and remediation trends

  Assist with preparing reports for management review. 

About You

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Required/Preferred Education Level Description Required High School Diploma / GED   Preferred Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology (preferably in Information Assurance or Information Security) or related field.

Experience Required/Preferred Experience Level Description Required 1 year Hands on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7). Required 1 year Experience in supporting and executing tasks within a vulnerability management program, particularly in financial or other regulated industries. Required Beginner Experience Experience collaborating with IT teams to ensure timely patching of security vulnerabilities across diverse environments. Required Beginner Experience Experience working with regulatory compliance and security frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001). Required Beginner Experience Experience developing and presenting security reports, dashboards, and metrics to leadership and stakeholders. Preferred 1 year Experience conducting security risk assessments and providing mitigation recommendations.

Would an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience be considered?:  Yes

License/Certification Required/Preferred License/Certification Description Required Other Relevant Certification One entry-level certification such as: • CompTIA Security+ • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)   Demonstrates foundational knowledge of security principles, terminology, and risk management Validates readiness for entry-level security operations work. Preferred Other Relevant Certification • GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)   Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk-based cybersecurity practices and skills to implement and execute the CIS Critical Controls recommended by the Center for Internet Security, and perform audits based on the standard. Preferred Other Relevant Certification One or more of the following advanced certifications: • CISSP (ISC2) • CISM (ISACA) • CISA (ISACA) • CRISC (ISACA) • CGRC (ISC2)   <