What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSOC ANALYST II position at CenterPoint Energy, Inc.?

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision : Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment : CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Security Analyst with a focus on Cyber Incident Response to join our cyber security team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents within our cloud environments, Azure and Google Cloud. You will work closely with other security professionals to detect threats, mitigate risks, and ensure the organization's cloud infrastructure remains secure. Your expertise in cloud security and incident response will be crucial in protecting CenterPoint’s data and assets.

Essential Functions

Closely monitor cloud logs and incidents and act as an escalation point for responding to events that occur in the cloud environment as well as on-prem.
Onboard new log sources in the cloud and maintain the health of day-to-day cloud log ingestion.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineering, and IT operations, to design and implement security measures.

Education Description

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field, or 3 additional years of cyber-related work experience.

Experience

3 years of experience in Public Cloud environments and cloud security, specifically within Azure and GCP.

Working knowledge of Defender suite and O365 security. Knowledge of cloud security best practices, monitoring, and native security tools.

Experience with incident response investigations, analysis, and containment actions.

Working knowledge of KQL, SPL, or other query languages.

3 or more years of experience in system administration / system engineering / network security or a master’s degree in a related field.

Knowledge of Splunk SIEM / SOAR, Sentinel, Palo Alto (PAN) preferred.

Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and standards as they relate to incident response.

Proficiency in security tools and technologies used for incident detection, analysis, and mitigation.

Working knowledge of at least 4 of the following : SIEM technologies, OS hardening, cloud environments, Host Analysis, Network Forensics, Malware Reversing, Intrusion Detection, Anomaly Detection, Threat Research, Threat intelligence, Security alert design, Data analysis.

Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Azure Sentinel, Splunk).

Background in networking, firewall management, and endpoint security.

Physical Requirements Working Conditions

We want you to know : Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce.

What we bring to you :

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off

Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type : Full Time

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Posting Start Date : 11 / 20 / 2024

Posting End Date : 11 / 29 / 2024

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