Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Role Overview
Independently performs complex cyber security engineering, administration, and vulnerability management activities in support of ERCOT's cyber security program.
Administers, configures, tunes, and maintains security platforms, tools, controls, integrations, and related processes that protect ERCOT systems, applications, data, and critical infrastructure environments.
Coordinates vulnerability management activities, security technology implementation, control support, documentation, and remediation tracking across assigned areas of responsibility.
Works with cyber security, IT, business, and vendor teams to strengthen security capabilities, address identified risks, and support regulatory compliance.
Provides guidance to less experienced analysts and contributes to process improvement, standards development, and operational maturity.
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EXPERIENCE
- Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree: Cyber Security, Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline (Preferred)
- or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
- CERTIFICATION
- CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Preferred)
- Any SANS Security Certification (Preferred)
- Any other relevant cybersecurity certification (Preferred)
- WORK LOCATION
- Hybrid in Taylor, TX 2 days a week
- The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-DN
- ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.
- $110,000 - $151,000
WORK LOCATION
- Hybrid in Taylor, TX 2 days a week
- The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-DN
- ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.
- Expected Salary Range:
- $110,000 - $151,000
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree: Cyber Security, Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline (Preferred)
- CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Preferred)
- Any SANS Security Certification (Preferred)
- Any other relevant cybersecurity certification (Preferred)
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Texas nonprofit grid operator managing wholesale electricity markets and reliable power transmission for most Texas customers.
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