What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Analyst position at Leeward Energy?
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.
LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.
Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst
Department: IT
Location: Dallas
Location: Dallas
Status: Exempt
About Leeward Renewable Energy:
At Leeward Renewable Energy, we’re committed to driving the transition to clean energy through innovation and operational excellence. As we grow, our commitment to protecting our infrastructure and data is critical. Join us to contribute to a mission-driven organization at the forefront of renewable energy while ensuring the highest standards of cybersecurity.
At Leeward Renewable Energy, we’re committed to driving the transition to clean energy through innovation and operational excellence. As we grow, our commitment to protecting our infrastructure and data is critical. Join us to contribute to a mission-driven organization at the forefront of renewable energy while ensuring the highest standards of cybersecurity.
Position Overview:
The Cybersecurity Analyst will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Leeward Renewable Energy’s digital infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager Cybersecurity, this role is responsible for implementing and managing security measures that protect the organization from evolving cyber threats. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise and strategic thinking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.
The Cybersecurity Analyst will play a pivotal role in safeguarding Leeward Renewable Energy’s digital infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager Cybersecurity, this role is responsible for implementing and managing security measures that protect the organization from evolving cyber threats. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise and strategic thinking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy and manage security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and access control mechanisms.
- Ensure adherence to relevant security regulations and industry standards, including NERC CIP compliance and ISO/IEC 27001.
- Continuously monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and potential cyberattacks, leveraging advanced threat detection tools.
- Investigate and contain security breaches, perform malware analysis, and execute digital forensic processes when required.
- Conduct regular assessments of systems and networks to identify potential weaknesses and proactively mitigate risks.
- Collaborate on the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies and best practices across the organization.
- Analyze system and security logs to identify anomalies and detect potential breaches.
- Identify and respond to unauthorized access attempts, ensuring the integrity of systems and networks.
- Educate employees on cybersecurity best practices to minimize human error risks.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux), firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security tools.
- Proficiency in analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and potential threats.
- Adept at troubleshooting security incidents and implementing solutions to reduce risks.
- Ability to articulate security concerns clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Meticulous in reviewing logs and data to detect subtle anomalies.
- Eagerness to stay informed about emerging cyber threats and evolving security technologies.
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security .
- Experience in the energy sector or similar critical infrastructure environment.
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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