CSOC ANALYST II

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Date: Jan 17, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77064

Company: CenterPoint Energy

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.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

 

 

Job Summary

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, implement.

 

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 specially within Azure and GCP.  
  • Working knowledge of Defender suite and O365 security.  Working knowledge of cloud security best practices, cloud security monitoring and native cloud security tools.  
  • Experience working 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 background or a master’s degree in a related field.  Cybersecurity experience with a strong emphasis on monitoring/detection in Azure and GCP cloud.  
  • 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.  
  • Cloud Security certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer or equivalent).  
  • 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. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. 

      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.

      At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
       

      What we bring to you

      • Competitive pay
      • Paid training
      • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
      • Transit subsidies
      • 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 
      Posting Start Date: 11/20/2024​
      Posting End Date: 11/29/2024


      This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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