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Bell Bank · 13 hours ago

IT Security Analyst

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Bell Bank is the largest family-and employee-owned bank in the upper Midwest, known for its commitment to personal service and community support. The IT Security Analyst will oversee and enhance patch management and vulnerability remediation processes to maintain a secure IT environment, coordinating efforts across teams and supporting audit responses.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead vulnerability analysis and prioritization based on risk, business impact, and threat intelligence; recommend remediation strategies to IT leadership

Oversee the patch management lifecycle, ensuring timely application of security updates

Maintain accurate records and databases of vulnerabilities, remediation status, and vendor updates

Monitor and track asset vulnerabilities, including EOL software/hardware, for proactive planning

Assess and quantify risk related to asset lifecycles

Research and validate patches daily from vendor sources and threat intelligence feeds

Assign remediation tasks to patching administrators and follow up on completion

Facilitate weekly patch status meetings and report progress to leadership

Design and implement metrics-driven dashboards to track remediation progress, trends, and effectiveness across the organization

Evaluate and optimize patch management processes, identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement

Conduct root cause analysis on recurring vulnerabilities and propose long-term solutions to mitigate systemic risks

Develop, review, and maintain vulnerability management policies and procedures

Create risk models to quantify and communicate potential business impact

Ensure assets run current versions of standardized operational and security software

Analyze asset lifecycle data to forecast future remediation needs and budgetary impacts

Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities

Prepare executive-level reports and presentations that translate technical remediation data into actionable business insights

Coordinate with audit, compliance, and legal teams to ensure remediation activities meet all regulatory and policy standards

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding vulnerability remediation status, strategy, and outcomes

Develop and deliver training materials to IT staff and business units on remediation best practices and emerging threats

Proactively identify and resolve false positives in vulnerability scans and assessments

Research and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance vulnerability detection and remediation capabilities

Benchmark organizational remediation performance against industry standards and peer organizations, driving adoption of best practices

Lead post-remediation reviews to assess effectiveness and document lessons learned for future process enhancements

Qualification

Vulnerability managementPatch managementRisk assessmentCISSP certificationVulnerability scanning toolsMeeting facilitationCommunication skillsProject managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar field or equivalent work experience

4-6 years of experience in IT risk, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity

Experience coordinating multi-team resources to meet remediation objectives

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, remediation streams, and release schedules

Strong knowledge of vulnerability release schedules and patching best practices

Ability to assess and prioritize vulnerability risk data effectively

Proficiency in creating advanced reports and organizing complex data streams

Skilled in using vulnerability scanning, asset management, and asset discovery tools

Ability to research and respond to technical inquiries related to vulnerabilities

Strong organizational and meeting facilitation skills

Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills

Ability to lead multi faced teams in a coordinated fashion

Provide feedback and guidance to IT staff on remediation efforts

Preferred

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or Security+

Benefits

Healthcare, (medical, dental, vision)

Employee stock ownership program

401(k) contribution and profit-sharing plan

Company

Bell Bank

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People matter at Bell Bank – and it shows in how our team members treat each other, our customers and those around us.

Founded in 1966

Fargo, North Dakota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://bell.bank/

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