Security Analyst

The Security Analyst is responsible to monitor and respond to security and enterprise monitoring tools, support security projects, design automated alerting or reporting, and support incident escalation. The Security Analyst monitors and acts on request fulfillment and advises proper methods and processes to the business. The Security Analyst will also provide not only day to functions in Security Operations, but includes required compliance vulnerability, cloud access, data access, and other monitoring activities. The Security Analyst must assure the integrity, continuity and confidentiality of information resources across the OPPD enterprise. Scope of positions functions include security administration, policies, standards, procedures, malware protection, configuration management, and use monitoring.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Threats: Implement and monitor improvements in security operations threat monitoring, attack methods, and incident response:

• Review current security capabilities and continually evaluate existing threats, security risk and impact, and analyze possible solutions to mitigate risks.

• Review security operations of technologies and systems to identify enhancements, changes and risks within the OPPD environment.

Security Project Delivery: As part of a project team, execute security tasks and activities related to new and existing projects and technologies based on the OPPD's cybersecurity and technology roadmaps

• Consult with IT projects to provide guidance on security architecture and security requirements to ensure that project-related risks are appropriately addressed.

• Security Operations Solutions : Design with Security Engineering, evaluate capabilities, and implement security operations solutions and tools to meet the needs of OPPD.

  Qualifications

Required:

• One (1) year of experience in information system account controls, IT/IS administration, or security administration.

• One (1) year of experience in one or more of the security domains and/or systems/network administration. Must be able to obtain a Security+ certification or equivalent.

• Hands on experience with network components, -firewalls, VPN gateways, , IT Systems, desktop administration, wireless access security systems, network/host intrusion detection systems, security training, risk management, vulnerability analysis, security metrics and security monitoring/testing tools.

• General understanding of operation implementation and management of security operations practices, security infrastructure, security auditing, networking, operating systems and vulnerability management.

Desired:

• Bachelor degree in computer science, information systems or related field.

• Must be able to gain NERC and nuclear unescorted access as needed and support vulnerability and account management programs in the following compliance areas (NERC, NRC (NEI 08-09), PCI).

• Good oral and written communication skills, be well organized, and be able to work with people.

  Closing Statement

Level: S4

Foundation: $86,386

Maximum: $129,578

At Omaha Public Power District , we¿re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE¿RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are wherever you are and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

Org Marketing Statement

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before September 17, 2024.

Recruiter: Patique Collins - pncollins@oppd.com #LI-PC

PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.