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Associate Operations Cybersecurity Analyst OR Operations Cybersecurity Analyst
“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”
Summary
This position will support the Nuclear Cyber Security program. The Nuclear Cyber Security organization provides direct service and support to all Nuclear generating stations (2 states, 6 sites) and general office (NGO) to ensure compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated Duke Energy Nuclear Cyber Security Plan and requirements. This includes responses to cyber security threats and events, implementing the cyber security program, on-going management of the cyber security program, and managing/owning cyber security infrastructure. The cyber security program encompasses all infrastructure assets including but not limited to firewalls, data diodes, SIEM, industrial control systems (ICS), and other digital assets scoped into the program.
This position is responsible for analysis, implement and management of complex cyber security solutions which address real and potential threats specific to Nuclear generation assets and equipment. This analyst will coordinate across one or more nuclear operating stations including NGO to ensure overall Nuclear safety and power plant operation are maintained. This will involve solving complex cyber security problems, participating in projects impacting cyber security, performing cyber security assessments, hardening critical digital assets (CDA), managing cyber security infrastructure, and others.
This position will also contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of the Nuclear Cyber Security Program to maintain a strong cyber security posture and improve efficiency. This will include revision of program policy and procedures, implementing new technology, and building positive relationships with internal and external organizations.
This position requires understanding of the integrated generating plant systems as well as processes to secure plant cyber assets. The analyst shall demonstrate an understanding of the impact of cybersecurity processes and infrastructure on generating systems and the overall electric grid.
Responsibilities
Manage and support cybers security infrastructure including team owned digital platforms such as firewalls, data diodes, SIEM, industrial control systems (ICS), Microsoft products, hypervisor, etc.
Technical lead and architect for common digital components, systems and software including cyber security.
Assist in development and revision of the ongoing strategy of the Nuclear Cyber Security Program and make changes where possible to improve efficiency and compliance.
Access and respond to cyber security events and incidents.
Basic knowledge of IT and Cybersecurity policy, standards, processes, resources, and controls.
Provide technical and administrative support to other groups to assist with area of expertise.
Participate in the Team’s duty rotation.
Build positive relationships with different organizations and personnel.
Willingness to accept new responsibilities and be eager to learn new concepts and technologies.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Associate Operations Cybersecurity Analyst
Associates Degree or Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or related.
In lieu of Associate's degree, high school diploma/GED, and 2 years direct related experience.
Operations Cybersecurity Analyst
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related and 2 years direct related experience.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the nuclear cyber security program including NEI standards (NEI 08-09, NEI 13-10, and NEI 04-04).
Demonstrated knowledge of computer networks, servers, cyber security related appliances, and protocols (e.g., Cisco firewalls, Cisco network switch, OWL data diodes, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, etc.).
Experience in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications, and network protocols (e.g., Splunk Enterprise SIEM, Microsoft Server, Microsoft Windows, Linux, VMWare hypervisor, Microsoft Hyper-V, etc.).
Working Knowledge of various programing languages (PowerShell, VBA, etc.).
Working knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Cyber Security and Operational Technology (OT) such
About the Company
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability...
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