Cyber Security Analyst II - Ridgeland, MS

At BankPlus, we strive to add value for our employees, customers and shareholders. We are a high-performing TEAM committed to fulfilling promises, building lasting relationships, and making dreams come true.

All current employees must have a performance rating of Outstanding or High-Performing to be eligible to post for a position.

General Position Scope:
The Cyber Security Analyst II will work alongside the CISO to assist in identifying, tracking, monitoring, and managing the threat landscape as it applies to BankPlus. This position will research threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, campaigns, and indicators of compromise using various systems (in-house and proprietary 3rd party) and will work to improve and develop/implement newer technologies. This position will also assist in evaluating and guiding vendors in the development of software patches and workarounds to address systems vulnerabilities. In this role, you’ll monitor and analyze security risks, respond to incidents, and enhance our cybersecurity defenses and also collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage cutting-edge tools to protect our systems and data

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls across network, endpoint, and cloud environments.
• Conduct risk assessments and security reviews for applications, systems, and internal processes.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely remediation of findings.
• Assist with compliance assessments against frameworks such as FFIEC, GLBA, PCI, and NIST.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure secure system design and data protection.
• Assist in the development and execution of security awareness training programs.
• Track and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and security metrics for leadership.
• Monitor and respond to security events, vulnerabilities, and incidents as necessary.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures, and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E, etc. Complete required compliance training and adhere to the Bank’s standard of conduct.
• Performs any additional duties as needed.
• Participate in the bank’s High-Performance Rewards Connections program.
• Make referrals to the Mortgage Center and Wealth Management

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GLBA, GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC).
• Understanding of user identity, access, and authentication processes
• Familiarity with cloud application risk management tools and processes.
• Background in financial services, banking, or highly regulated environments.
• Proficient understanding of security standards and best practices
• Self-motivated to identify problems, set goals, and handle multiple tasks

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with exposure to both technical and GRC domains.
• Experience with risk management methodologies and regulatory compliance practices.
• Proficiency in developing and reviewing security policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of cloud application security, data protection, and identity & access management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

BankPlus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.