Cyber Security Specialist

Application

DATE OF ISSUE: June 30, 2025
DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 11, 2025
POSITION: Cyber Security Specialist
LOCATION: Location Determined at Hire
SUPERVISOR: Chief Information Officer

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Full-time position for a Cyber Security Analyst (CSA) who plays a crucial role in the daily operations of safeguarding the association’s diverse information systems and brings technical expertise across all dimensions of network, system, and application security. The CSA ensures that systems and networks are consistently designed, developed, deployed, and managed with a strong emphasis on effective security measures and risk management protocols. Additionally, the CSA leads the association’s vulnerability management program, oversees annual cybersecurity assessments and penetration tests, and monitors emerging threats to enable the association to proactively implement risk mitigation strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer science, statistics, or related field.

Prior Work Experience:

Three years of relevant work experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge and Skills:

Working knowledge of data preparation, processing, classification, and forecasting
Expert skill in data models, structures, theories, principles, and practices
Working knowledge of data modeling tools
Skill in Project Management
Working knowledge of relational database servers
Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
Skill in analyzing, integrating and documenting the business needs of multiple stakeholders
Skill in data management techniques
Skill in utilizing a systematic approach to problem solving
Skill in creating technical documentation
Skill in researching data management issues, practices, and products as required.
Highly motivated, ability to effectively prioritize, and keen attention to detail
Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Experience in customer service, team and collaborative environment
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas offers full-time employees an excellent compensation package, which includes, but is not limited to:

Salary commensurate with experience
Vacation days allocated based on years of service to a maximum 200 hours per year
12 paid holidays per year
Flexible work program
401(k) plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
Wellness Incentive Program
Tuition Reimbursement

SEND RESUME TO:
Attn: Luann Berry, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Farm Credit of Western Arkansas
3115 West 2nd Court, Russellville, AR 72801
E-mail: luann.berry@myaglender.com
EO/AA/M/F/V/D – No Agencies Please
Farm Credit of Western Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact luann.berry@myaglender.com or call (479) 968-1434.