Security Analyst I or II

SPP
Little Rock, AR
Category Security
Job Description
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is seeking a Security Analyst I or II to defend critical infrastructure systems that cannot fail. The role involves working on real security threats across IT and cloud environments, supporting the protection of the U.S. power grid, and contributing to a mission that matters.

Requirements

  • Support onboarding of systems and applications into the security environment
  • Monitor, investigate, and support response to security events and incidents
  • Assist with maintaining and rolling out cloud security tools, including CASB
  • Support security event monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing activities
  • Work closely with internal teams to assess security concerns, gather information, and communicate findings
  • Manage and support security tools and systems that provide logical and physical security controls
  • Assist with internal security controls and external compliance requirements
  • Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of security processes and controls, recommending improvements as needed
  • Participate as an active member of the SPP Cyber Security Team, including exercises and ongoing collaboration
  • Support the Cyber Incident Response Team during security events
  • Stay current on NERC, NAESB, SPP Tariff, and other security-related reliability requirements
  • Assist with ensuring procedures align with Information Security Policies and Information Protection Plans
  • Help produce and report security metrics (KPIs and KRIs) for leadership
  • Support the delivery of security awareness training
  • Participate in the cyber security on-call rotation

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
  • Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed
  • Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP
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