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Busey

Senior IT Security Analyst

Busey, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Senior IT Security Analyst – Busey, Fort Worth, TX | Base Salary: $86,000 – $123,000/year (application deadline: 11/15/25)

Position Summary The Senior IT Security Analyst manages monitoring and responding to security events, overseeing application, host, and network threats, and collaborating with internal teams, business units, law enforcement, and government agencies. The analyst conducts research, documents threats, and shares information, staying ahead of cyber attackers and continuously learning and growing in a proactive, security‑focused role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain threat intelligence and threat hunting programs and processes.

Regularly research and identify emerging threats and TTPs in public and closed forums, and work with colleagues to assess risk and implement/validate controls.

Assist with Security Operations activities, including triage of alarms/alerts and performing technical security assessments.

Participate in the call tree for outsourced Security Operations Center to support triage and remediation of critical alerts during and after business hours.

Research and recommend solutions to fulfill regulatory compliance with FFIEC, Sarbanes‑Oxley, Gramm‑Leach‑Bliley, and other applicable standards.

Perform periodic review of IT procedures and security of all systems to maintain data integrity.

Document and verify IT‑related changes per company security policies and procedures.

Research and recommend hardware and software solutions to augment or enhance existing security measures.

Stay current on IT security events and trends.

Investigate and report security violations and incidents, ensuring proper protection and corrective measures.

Conduct scheduled reviews of key application security settings.

Develop metrics and scorecards to measure risk and SOC associates’ effectiveness and efficiency.

Assist in process development and improvements to maximize departmental efficiency.

Support audit and incident processes as required.

Monitor and support internal SIEM systems, reports, and searches.

Monitor and support internal phishing email report systems.

Partner and establish relationships with cross‑functional business teams.

Develop strong liaison relationships with internal business and technology teams.

Coach Level I & II analysts on security domains and program processes.

Participate in security work streams for enterprise projects and initiatives.

Determine and communicate security risk postures to partners and leaders as appropriate.

Coach Level III analysts, subject to VP Security designation.

Education & Experience Knowledge Of

Threat information sharing and threat hunting processes in medium to large environments.

SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and SOAR solutions.

Networking concepts and securing traffic across LAN, WAN, and Internet infrastructure.

Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) for sandbox research and incident response.

Incident handling and investigation with forensic tools and chain‑of‑custody methods.

Adversary tactics, techniques, procedures, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS.

Scripting in Python, Bash, Perl, RegEx, or PowerShell.

Cloud architectures, security standards, and best practices.

Strong oral and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Ability To

Analyze incident logs, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

Take independent action, develop new procedures, and solve complex problems.

Apply advanced technical concepts to varied assignments.

Operate as a self‑starter requiring minimal supervision.

Maintain high organization and efficiency.

Demonstrate strategic and tactical thinking.

Stay current with the evolving threat landscape.

Make decisions under frequent time pressures.

Education And Training

(Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field, or equivalent experience.

On‑the‑job training in security operations, threat intel/hunting, system administration, or incident response.

Security+, CySA+, GCIH, CSA, CCSP, or similar credential; or willingness to pursue certification within the first six months.

At least 5 years in security operations center environments or equivalent roles.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and productivity tools.

Benefits And Compensation Salary offered is based on factors including job duties, qualifications, experience, and market trends. In addition to base pay, the role may be eligible for bonuses or incentives. Busey provides a competitive Total Rewards package, including 401(k) match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability, supplemental voluntary life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness incentives, employee assistance program, and flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Equal Opportunity Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Busey is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Unsolicited Resumes Busey Bank and its subsidiaries do not accept fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a binding written agreement. Busey may consider any candidate with an unsolicited resume and reserves the right to hire without financial obligation if no agreement exists.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Information Technology; Industry: Banking.

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