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Security Analyst

CEFCU
Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Are you ready to make the most of your talents and abilities, while helping others make the most of their finances?

Apply to join Team CEFCU!

CEFCU member service team members are critical to the success of the credit union. They provide a professional, knowledgeable, and caring experience when members contact us. We are looking for individuals who are personable, articulate, and positive to add to our already awesome team!

The primary purpose of the Security Analyst position is to evaluate security events identified by CEFCU’s network and security monitoring systems, identify system vulnerabilities, and investigate member and employee-reported security issues to protect CEFCU data and systems from unauthorized internal and external access.

Provides the highest quality member experience, for both internal and external members.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WFHRequired: • Bachelor’s degree in an I.T. related field or five years commensurate work experience in Information Security and/or Network Engineering. • 2-4 years’ experience as a Security Operations Analyst or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Information Security certification (CEH or CISSP) or two or more years of Network Engineer experience. • Strong knowledge of security principles, risk management, and threat detection techniques. • Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection. • Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPN). • Experience with a vulnerability scanning tool. • Knowledge of virus definitions and malware families. • Experience with patching updates and CVE/Vulnerability review. • Experienced with Microsoft Windows environment, including security configurations, event log analysis, and Active Directory security. Preferred: • Experience with compliance, financial industry regulations, and security frameworks. • Programming and scripting experience related to cyber forensic investigations. • Penetration testing experience. • Forensic investigation experience.

Summary Pay Range

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $38.80 - $45.59.

The pay range listed represents the anticipated starting range for a successful candidate. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at CEFCU.


Benefits

Financial

Merit-based raises

Health and Welfare

Generous paid time off (Holiday, Personal or Sick Time, Vacation)

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (PPO, HDHP)
Flexible Spending Plan (Medical Reimbursement Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Benefits (Accident Plan, Critical Illness Plan, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Plan, Legal Plan)

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Benefits

Defined Benefit Plan – Pension

Defined Contribution Plan – 401K

Additional Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth through internal job postings

Management Development Program: formal mentoring and training

Opportunities to help improve and build the CEFCU of tomorrow through process teams

Opportunities to personally contribute to corporate financial literacy and community initiatives

Casual days to support local charities

Employee discounts on entertainment, cell phone plans, theme park tickets, and more

On-site fitness center, fitness classes, and wellness program

It is CEFCU’s policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex/gender (including gender expression/identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and/or any other basis protected by law. This policy covers all facets of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training, and compensation.

Benefits:

Pension Plan, Health Insurance, 401K Plan

Salary : $39 - $46

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