Salary Range

$95,000.00 To $124,240.00

*Relocation assistance is not provided and this is not a fully remote position. FirstBank does not sponsor work visas.

If candidates are related to, living with, dating, or in a familial-like relationship with a current FirstBank employee or FirstBank Board of Director they cannot be considered at this time.
Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 110 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
The Cloud Security Analyst will work to promote and ensure the security of FirstBank's and its customers' data through the rigorous application of tools and skills for the purpose of intrusion/breach prevention, threat hunting, and incident response. Will endeavor to maintain the tactical advantage against adversaries through continuous research, involvement in peer security groups, and the procurement of tools/services to fill gaps that are identified in our security posture. The Cloud Security Analyst role will be focused on managing and implementing AWS and Azure Cloud security based products.

What you will do

• Collaborate on complex implementation projects
• Manage vendor efforts in conjunction with project plans.
• Balance multiple projects and multiple tasks while meeting agreed upon objectives.
• Maintain documentation on an on-going basis of the security aspects of our network and applications; include documentation updates as an integral part of every project.
• Evaluate Cloud related products and network services for potential fit with company’s security requirements.
• Actively participate in the design of security policies for various host platforms.
• Implement security policies in equipment and baseline security policies on various host platforms; test security policies when changed and on a regular, scheduled basis to verify that they are functioning as designed.
• Work effectively with auditors in the evaluation of security policies, procedures, and infrastructure.
• Provide input on various design topologies from a security perspective and identify the pros and cons of each approach.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of various hosts and networks using appropriate scanning tools.
• Monitor various resources, including mailing lists, newsgroups and web sites, for new vulnerabilities and their potential impact on the company’s information systems; take the appropriate action to minimize the impact of these vulnerabilities on affected systems.
• Consult on security aspects of software design and make recommendations.
• Troubleshoot security-related problems; coordinate resolution with internal technical resources and vendors.
• Train other personnel on the company’s security policies and procedures; assist in the development of company-wide security training programs.
• Actively participate in all security-related strategic planning efforts.
• Monitor access to FirstBank networks to ensure that security policies in networking equipment and host systems have been implemented correctly and are functioning properly.
• Maintain knowledge of current technology and developing technology .
• Mentor other personnel.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other technical field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good knowledge of AWS or Azure technology including IaaS, PaaS & SaaS architecture.
• Good knowledge on AWS or Azure Security architecture and design.
• Understanding and hands-on experience on Azure Firewall / Appliances, Resources, Monitoring, and Automation.
• Good understanding and hands-on experience on configuring and troubleshooting application gateway firewall, load balancers, VM/Disk encryption, Azure vaults, network security group.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience on PowerShell or JSON scripting to automate Microsoft Azure task.
• Hands on experience with Azure storage like Files and Blobs.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as firewalls, NAT, HTTP, DNS.
• Azure API Management, Security, Cloud-to-Cloud Integration (Public, Private).
• Hands on experience in implementing and managing the AWS security solutions.
  • Hands on experience in implementing and operating the Security controls for the workloads on AWS, which includes Security groups, NACL. VPC security.
  • encryption, VPNs, firewalls, S3 security, AWS shield, AWS guard duty, cloud trails.
  • AWS security hub, AWS Macie (preferred) etc.Knowledge with Microsoft Windows & Linux Operating System.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, firewalls, OSI model).
• Exposure to Power SHELL, Python, Ruby or bash scripting.
• Experience in Ansible configuration management tool.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to talk with individuals and business groups about their needs and ask the right questions related to the security of a product or vendor.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Provide after hours support (on-call)

Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.