Control System Security Analyst

CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Control System Security Analyst to join our Control System Infrastructure Team, located in Houston, TX.

You will have the ability to: be responsible for the network and computer system infrastructure within the grid operations control center including the physical network, network switches, firewalls, as well as computer application systems. Administers Microsoft Windows Domain, tools and endpoints. Administers Linux infrastructure for DNS, web proxy, log aggregation, and secure remote access. May research networking requirements and provide networking solutions; install, support, and maintain networking infrastructure (switches/firewalls) within the control center environment; conducts security assessments of computer application systems within the control center environment; evaluate and implement software patches to address system vulnerabilities; monitor and maintain cyber security controls within the control center environment; implement and manage the electric system security program that protects the system from threats in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) cyber security standards.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Diversity 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
• Subsides metro and parking discounts
• 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 with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Perform switch and firewall administration and configuration for Cisco and Checkpoint network infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot network access through routing, policy, object, host firewall, system configuration, and user account changes
• Perform system administration on systems providing network services e.g. web proxy, DNS, jump servers, and Microsoft Active Directory, SCCM, and WSUS.
• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, crontab, and Ansible.
• Follow change management processes
• Maintain documentation in collaborative environment using trouble tickets and knowledge repository
• Use event logs, packet captures, and other tools to identify misconfigured endpoints, network elements, and services
• Assist in resolution of connectivity problems reported by users

Your background includes:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Technology, or Information Systems. A two (2) year degree with applicable certifications or equivalent experience is also acceptable.
• Minimum three (3) years experience working with enterprise network security, endpoint security, or network engineering/administration

A bonus to have:

• Checkpoint Security Administrator Certification
• Cisco CCNA Certification