First Merchants Bank is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team! This position will be responsible for protecting technological assets by establishing and enforcing system and network access controls. This role focuses on the delivery of core security improvements and operations in partnership with IT and IS to include the management of firewalls, vulnerability assessments review and remediation, encryption methodologies, systems and network security. This role offers a hybrid schedule with two (2) days per week in office at our Daleville Data Center located in Daleville, Indiana.
As part of this role you will:
- Manage, monitor and implement the corporate network firewall systems.
- Recommend enhancements and purchases based on industry best practices.
- Manage projects through planning an execution.
- Perform internal infrastructure and business application risk assessments to determine current state of security operations and identify areas that require additional focus.
- Review and consult with IT on various technologies including network security, logs, routers, switches, hubs, corporate applications and general cybersecurity related resources.
- Configure and maintain network firewalls in partnership with IT.
- Ensure all equipment complies with industry standards.
- Implement, maintain and monitor network security and performance.
- Engage in partnership with IT and recommend cybersecurity related enhancements across various IT systems and network.
- Perform periodic attestation, control and performance procedures as deemed necessary.
- Perform complex analysis on controls and logs to determine issues and report to management.
- Participate in Cybersecurity Operations on-call program.
In order to be successful in this position, we require the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in data security operating in a medium to large LAN/WAN environment.
The following would be a plus:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science
- Over five (5) years of relevant work experience
- Technical certifications - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
First Merchants offers the following:
- Base Pay PLUS Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Additional Benefits
A little about us:
First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.
Our Vision is:
To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.
Our Mission is:
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.
Our Team:
"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."
Apply today to begin your career with us!
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Skills Required
- Over two years of experience in data security in a medium to large LAN/WAN environment
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
What We Do
First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company in Central Indiana, headquartered in Muncie, Indiana. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank. The Bank also operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (as a division of First Merchants Bank). First Merchants Corporation’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. First Merchants offers customers broad financial services throughout locations in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan providing: • Commercial Banking (business) – checking, treasury management, card services, financing, loans, electronic banking, online and mobile banking. • Personal Banking (consumer) – checking, savings, CDs, mortgages, loans, IRAs, HSAs, online and mobile banking. • Private Wealth Advisors - trusts, investments, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, profit sharing plans, pension plans, cross-tested plans, cash balance plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and succession planning. First Merchants is committed to customers by: • Developing strong relationships. o As financial advisors – our professionals listen and provide solutions o The tenure of our professionals averages eight years, meaning you will enjoy continuity of service o We hire local professionals from the communities we serve • Customers benefit from local decision making. o Decisions are made faster o The process is streamlined, with each customer having a single point of contact. o Our financial professionals are empowered to develop tailored solutions. • The local communities we serve benefit from First Merchants’ involvement and support.
