Information Security Analyst

2 months ago


Austin, Texas, United States Electric Reliability Council of Texas Full time
Position Overview

At the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), we foster a diverse and innovative work environment that empowers our employees to collaborate in shaping the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market. We are dedicated to creating world-class solutions to meet today's energy challenges while promoting professional growth and skill development.

ERCOT values diversity and inclusion as fundamental principles of our corporate culture, emphasizing accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We celebrate individuals with varied talents, ideas, and experiences, recognizing that this diversity drives our success and enhances our collaborative efforts in addressing industry challenges.

As a **Cyber Security Analyst**, you will play a crucial role in supporting all phases of a comprehensive Critical Infrastructure Security (CIS) program. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of analytical tasks, leveraging your knowledge of multidisciplinary security concepts and practices relevant to security administration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement, monitor, and maintain preventive and detective security controls.
  • Analyze computing resources for signs of compromise and report security incidents.
  • Conduct security assessments of varying complexity to identify vulnerabilities and recommend resolutions.
  • Develop and execute mitigation strategies to reduce threats based on IT system monitoring.
  • Research, design, test, and implement new security software solutions.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation and procedures for security software administration.
  • Assist in formulating technical security standards and incident investigation procedures.
  • Collaborate with the Incident Response Team to analyze security breaches.
  • Enhance knowledge of current security issues and trends.
  • Support the development and maintenance of information security policies.
  • Communicate security requirements and principles effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with security-related regulations and corporate standards.
  • Design and implement a cyber security monitoring program, including relevant technologies and processes.
  • Investigate and analyze computing resources for signs of compromise.
  • Enforce security policies by administering and monitoring security profiles.
  • Conduct periodic security assessments to evaluate the likelihood of vulnerabilities.
  • Deliver training content and awareness materials to promote security consciousness.
  • Mentor junior security team members.
Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
  • Equivalent education and experience combinations will be considered.

Certifications:

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is preferred.
  • Other preferred certifications include Security+, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, and GREM.

This position requires on-site presence as determined by business needs, with flexibility in scheduling. The description provided outlines the essential functions of the role and is not exhaustive of all duties that may be assigned.



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